Enjoy your rest Susan, I also take a break in August and like you and so many other women, recognise that we have been 'programmed' to think we should do more, set goals, work towards an 'achievenent' when all the truly wise spiritual teachers (as opposed to modern-day capitalists dressed up as 'coaches' constantly pushing for 'growth') have always spoken of time for stillness, a wintering phase and recognition of the maturation of a being. There are many women who have resisted this internalised patriarchal residue and who advocate for a more sensual approach to life, aligned with Mother Nature as a brilliant guide.... At the end of every day we are invited through our circadian rhythm to rest/dream/sleep and explore our threshold to the "turiya" state of pure consciousness. We're evolved as organisms to rest every day. Karen Brody from "Daring to Rest" has a lot of free resources to check out. I wish you a wonderful rest time and trust that you will be able to hear what's coming through in your next phase of being! You are enough, we are enough, there is enough! 🙏🏼
Thanks Dot, there is certainly a lot to unpack on “rest”, and it’s great that you and others especially Women are breaking with the Capitalist Grind imperative. If only for a short time, it is dismantling old patterns of extraction and exploitation .
I saw this quote this morning “Human’s express value through action.” Which encapsulates it all , that we only have value in the doing not the being.
I have much gratitude for the wisdom of wise , spiritual teachers both ancient and current. Including you Dear Dot and Karen Brody who encourage rest, ease and flow. I have her book, so will read it whilst in the sun or on the sofa…and any other resources she offers, this is such a rich topic and always something to learn or be reminded off.
I wish you a fabulous rest, especially in a tender time when much comfort and care is called for. 💗
P. S. growth outwards requires us to be consumers, inner/spiritual growth requires something of letting go of attachment to outward tokens of apparent success.
Marvelous, Susan! After two months enjoying a blessed rest, I feel like I just drove my vintage roadster out from the pits back into the racing lanes, all gassed up with new tires. Excited to get back to writing, and thankful for the break. Enjoy your downtime!
Yes, maxed as always! Really glad you're having fun... I love Sidmouth Folk Festival... only been once... and have been meaning to go each time it's come round, since being close enough... but, it's not been possible... if you give me a couple of weeks notice next year, perhaps we could meet up there for a meander round the town, to soak up what's happening everywhere? Hope you're really enjoying it. x x x
Thanks Diana 🙏🏻
Enjoy your rest Susan, I also take a break in August and like you and so many other women, recognise that we have been 'programmed' to think we should do more, set goals, work towards an 'achievenent' when all the truly wise spiritual teachers (as opposed to modern-day capitalists dressed up as 'coaches' constantly pushing for 'growth') have always spoken of time for stillness, a wintering phase and recognition of the maturation of a being. There are many women who have resisted this internalised patriarchal residue and who advocate for a more sensual approach to life, aligned with Mother Nature as a brilliant guide.... At the end of every day we are invited through our circadian rhythm to rest/dream/sleep and explore our threshold to the "turiya" state of pure consciousness. We're evolved as organisms to rest every day. Karen Brody from "Daring to Rest" has a lot of free resources to check out. I wish you a wonderful rest time and trust that you will be able to hear what's coming through in your next phase of being! You are enough, we are enough, there is enough! 🙏🏼
Thanks Dot, there is certainly a lot to unpack on “rest”, and it’s great that you and others especially Women are breaking with the Capitalist Grind imperative. If only for a short time, it is dismantling old patterns of extraction and exploitation .
I saw this quote this morning “Human’s express value through action.” Which encapsulates it all , that we only have value in the doing not the being.
I have much gratitude for the wisdom of wise , spiritual teachers both ancient and current. Including you Dear Dot and Karen Brody who encourage rest, ease and flow. I have her book, so will read it whilst in the sun or on the sofa…and any other resources she offers, this is such a rich topic and always something to learn or be reminded off.
I wish you a fabulous rest, especially in a tender time when much comfort and care is called for. 💗
P. S. growth outwards requires us to be consumers, inner/spiritual growth requires something of letting go of attachment to outward tokens of apparent success.
So true…I feel I am rebelling against the Algorithm or letting go of the need for a
“Well done you have published for so many weeks, which is more than 96% of people 😂” They are more sensible than me !
Being fully aware of your own mental & physical limit is part of resistance ❤️✊✌️.
This is true Finni, such self knowledge is power and wisdom , thanks 🙏🏻
Excellent advice!
I do like to rest, when I'm not jumping up and down and all around the town... ;)
I hope you have a LOVELY VACATION and find some treasure somewhere, of some kind.
Looking forward to hearing about your adventures when you return. xo xo
Thank you Gorgeous, what a fabulous image of you jumping ….I have not been jumping for a while…might give it a try it 😂
Appreciate you and your wishes, I am off to find treasure , yo ho ho x
Rest well my friend!
Thank you Gillian, I know you have also been taking a break, trust that is going well for you x
Enjoy your well deserved rest. The world is going to need you ready and raring to go in September!
Thank you Zahra, this is indeed just a pause before getting back in the “ring” again.
I am excited about our plans for September 💖
Marvelous, Susan! After two months enjoying a blessed rest, I feel like I just drove my vintage roadster out from the pits back into the racing lanes, all gassed up with new tires. Excited to get back to writing, and thankful for the break. Enjoy your downtime!
That’s a wonderful metaphor Sue, I am taking my Vintage Car as we would say in the UK in for a pit stop 😂
I look forward to your new writings and what your creative energies manifest. x
Enjoy your break, Susan, and thanks for pointing out the benefits of rest and taking care of ourselves in the context of activism.
May you find ways to rest , relax and restore Diana , your commitment and activism is relentless against tyranny 💪🏽🇵🇸💪
Hi Susan,
Believe it or not, I do find ways to rest, relax and restore.
My writing feels like something driven, so I honour that.
Thanks for caring, Susan, and I hope you have a lovely, restorative time.
Thank you Diana, you are indeed wise as well as courageous in your care for self and for others 💖🇵🇸👏
Great picture! Have a great time off. x x x x
Thanks Gorgeous, I wish you the same, but I expect you are very busy.
May you get some time on the beach and a pause or two to relax.
It’s Folk week here in Sidmouth, which is fun and a bit crazy x
Yes, maxed as always! Really glad you're having fun... I love Sidmouth Folk Festival... only been once... and have been meaning to go each time it's come round, since being close enough... but, it's not been possible... if you give me a couple of weeks notice next year, perhaps we could meet up there for a meander round the town, to soak up what's happening everywhere? Hope you're really enjoying it. x x x
Thats a great idea, you could be the first entry in 2026 !
I will give you a shout with the dates ASAP.
It is fun and I am especially loving all the beautifully made up Dancers .
Take care Lovely xxx