If you follow my blethers, you may remember that we have been on a journey to downsize and re-evaluate our lives and almost 2 years ago now, purchased a small house in need of some love and renovation. If you are new to my blethers – welcome, I invite you to refresh your cup of tea, find a comfy spot and explore my musings, poems and reflections. On the hill behind us a few months ago, flames jumped and spread like the wildfire that they were, through the dry bracken leaving a charred landscape in their path. Don't panic - our wonderful local volunteer fire brigade ensured that it didn’t spread too far, however, the smell of burning lingered for ages and charred gorse and branches still echo those flames today. Fire is an amazing element:- It can be scary when it runs wild potentially bringing destruction; It brings warmth to our bones and spirit when we are cold or down heartened; And always, it brings transformation. The whole area is now a carpet of blue and the smell is amazing – it brings joy to everyone who walks through….echoing our landscape we too have now transformed our house into our home – we brought destruction and now it is cosy and warm and supports our ongoing transformation and journey.
Diane Oliver, May 2021
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At this time of endings and beginnings Of spaciousness in the darkness With tiny glimpses of the light I dream of a place A place of sacred sanctuary Filled with peace and joy A warm hearth filled with love A place to recharge and give thanks A garden filled with abundance An abundance of birth and death and life in between A riot of colours Spaces to sit and dream To pause To rest in stillness Nourishing all Those who spend time here And those simply passing through My home Diane Oliver
Winter solstice 2019 Cycles of Fire
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Summer Solstice 2019
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To the land To the past To myself The ancient wisdom circles round again New layers Deeper Cleansing Purifying Enduring guides A gift from the past A legacy for the future Value Purpose Connection Diane Oliver, September 2018 Who am I? I am the fire I am the sea I am the trees I am the fresh air I am the flame I am the fresh smell after rain I am the oak I am the feather I am the intention I am the sparkle I am the connection I am the inspiration I am the elements I live in balance I travel my intentional path of ease Diane Oliver, Imbolc 2018
I am ferocious, scary, angry I am full of sharp claws and fierce bite I am outer bear I am protective, scared, running, avoiding, ignoring I am fighting myself, my fears, my desires, my inner not enough monsters Hiding myself and presenting my outer bear to the world And yet… If I remember to breathe, to pause, to check in with myself I can surrender, give myself permission to soften Surrender my fierce hold on control, who I am, things I should Surrender the thoughts that life will be perfect once I complete this or that These thoughts that keep happiness and success and achievement always just out of reach, just round the next bend When I surrender to bear I can accept her protection, her claws, her fierceness, I can luxuriate in her fur and her warmth My inner bear I can surrender my fears and my monsters – she’s on it, she has it I can just be Me Vulnerable, imperfect, human Diane Oliver, Beltaine 2018 |
Musings from wandering about woodlands, paddling in the sea and meditating by rivers ...
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