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Lots of rain
Heavy currents since yesterday, so I am safely dipping near the shore. The level is a lot higher too. Some pics are from yesterday some from yesterday, you can already distinguish how the water is clearing up
Slow Sunday
I didn't sleep the amount of hours I would have liked to but I did sleep well, and I am enjoying this slow Sunday so far a lot. Yoga, reading, time at the river and with my cats, making a colourful salad... I'm heading to visit the closest waterfalls this afternoon for a little wander, and maybe a dip!What does your day look like so far?
Saturday
I have a new face feature provided by one of my cats. He loves plants as much as I do and he's been obsessed with a particular one he couldn't reach... until today! When I found out I started to take the plant to carry it to the cat-forbiden room (it's full of plants!) and my cat decided to jump straight into my head to see if he could reach the plant again. I wish they didn't like plants so much, but well, they have their right. Maybe when I let them explore outside soon they wi...
Spring equinox
Spring equinox blessings in the northern hemisphere and autumn equinox blessings in the south! Here we are, at a point of equilibrium. Darkness and light are equal. A good point to stop and reflect about our inner balance, about what could one do to be in more balance... And also to celebrate this season of blooming and growth in the north. I bet many of you can't wait for sunnier days!I would love to read some of your reflections on the equinox, and by celebrations you might be doing (it ca...
Still freezing
It took me ages to immerse today. I was standing in the middle of the river with the water until my waist for a really long time; I could just not find the moment. I felt really torn. I've been feeling colder in the last few days, and the warmer sea disoriented me a bit I guess. It's still March after all! Don't regret the immersion of course
Blessed by turquoise sea
Goodness me. Yesterday I went to a new beach. Without expectations. And I found a paradise of turquoise sea. I found it quite cold, but mind you, the air temperature was only around 9 degrees. It looks like summer but it's definitely not!Still so many beaches to explore in the region ππΎπ
Friday
A day full of many different things, from teaching Spanish to chainsaw action, from cat-related DIY to gardening... I loved all of it and now I'm definitely ready to stop ππΎ the river was a great activity to transition between some of them. Still a day with all the weathers and below 10 degrees.Lucky again to have dipped in the sun! May you have a wonderful weekend π
Dipping in the rain-hail
Today's dip was incredibly beautiful. The morning was really rainy and cold, at some points the sky was really dark, as if it was getting closer to nighttime. When I came back from work I went to the river and sun came out!!! Really blessed to have felt sun for a couple of minutes in the river. Then, suddenly dramatic skies again, rain and hail with spells of sunshine. Super lovely. Really in tune with that changing energy of spring!
Back home
Back home after my training. My heart is full after such a rich and nourishing long weekend. Sadly no swimmable/dippable rivers. I did check one waterfall out on my way there but it was a 'no' for me. Gladly I have my beloved river ππΎπ
Ready to go!
Last dip in my swim spot for a few days. I'll be on a training in the middle of Spain. I've heard there's a river near the venue, so fingers crossed for some dips in a new river ππΎ really excited!
Roots
I loved the ball of bramble roots floating in the river. How did they get to that point, only they know.Water is still very cold, mad beautifully pristine. Day by day little changes appear, a few more birds and blossoms...
Gardening Monday
Such a good morning in the garden, preparing a new extension of the patch and planting some veggies. You can tell by my red cheeks that it was quite a lot of work. I felt super great going into the water afterwards
Mist or breath?
Morning dips when the sun is out are so delicate in terms of light. I love the mist and being able to see my breath, both combining too, similar components. Very mysterious, ethereal atmosphere. Have a nice day!
Friday feeling
There are a couple of nice musical events this weekend that I'd like to go, depending on energy levels π€πΎ and I've been feeling sociable again.I'm at home in nature, I feel recharged and at ease. Nowadays going to events is very rare, afterwards I tend to need a lot of time to recover; the price of taking in many sensory inputs! That's why I'm very very selective. However I feel I want to leave my comfort zone a bit, and build on my capacity to hold more; it feels right...
So needed!
Super busy day. Came back home. Priority number one river, then food. I could feel my nervous system calming down as soon as I entered the water. Time went slower and my appetite decreased for a bit (until I got home!)
Sweet midday sunshine βοΈ
I dipped twice today. The first one very early in the morning (air temp of 3 degrees) and at midday. They felt like different days. In the morning I believe it was my shortest dip this winter, really freezing, and I could feel the cold getting into my bones. The second, relatively longer in the water, and lovely to dry in the sun.
Sunday beach
Yesterday I combined the faery waterfall and this favourite beach of mine. Double dose of bliss. I thought I was going to walk along the coastal path but my body only wanted to lay down in the sand, rest, soak in sun (clothes on, still chilly), swim a couple of times, and chat with a couple of lovely humans visiting the area. So much goodness and fullness (and socialising) that I was in bed at 9:30pm ππΎπ«
Reunion with beloved faery place
So happy to have been here again, after many months! I love this place so much. It's full of mystery (especially early this morning with the mist) and magic. I'm in awe there. Every step in the wood to get to the water is magical. So much in every centimetre! I went without neoprene socks and yes, I felt the cold deep in my bones! Really energising. Such a paradise this is. And birdsong like I haven't heard in a long time, probably since last time I was there...
Feels like Friday
It does feel like Friday... Yay!I had a great therapy session this morning and I've feeling so alive these days that I'm ready to start the weekend. Not quite yet, but I can touch it with my fingertips. My plan is to visit the sea at least once over the weekend; can't wait ππΎ
Change of perspective
Today I just walked a few meters up the river where I normally dip, and it felt so different, like entering another world. Thanks to rock and moss and rays of sun filtering through the branches. Gorgeous little place that invited my imagination. I will definitely be going there more!
Back home!
Wow the last few days have been like a century; so rich! Now I'm back home, in my river. Gorgeous to reconnect with river after a few days without the possibility to swim.
Ready to fly
Today I'm flying to the UK for some days of training. So I made the most out of the river dip. Really taking in all the medicine it gives me πLooking forward to being back in the UK, my second home, learning and being with lovely colleagues and friends ππΎMay you have a great rest of the week and weekend β€οΈ
I love Tuesdays
Tuesdays are great. It's a day with many meaningful activities and people. Supporting other and learning from them and with them at the same time. Sharing Tuesdays, both on the land and online. And of course, always finding time for a dip in the middle, to refresh, reset, move energy, ground ππΎ
Centred
Today is one of those days when I can do many different things with focus, rather than feeling all dispersed with so many fronts open. Feels good. Also knowing that my energy will crash in no time. And that's ok. Learning to know one's energy patterns and how they change is quite a task. Or rather, accepting with love how they are and learning to decipher what the body needs. Many questions arise sometimes about some causes, for example, if it's due to my neurodivergency or adaptati...
Going with the flow
Today I was expecting to be somewhere else, swimming in a different river that I love and haven't visited in the last 9 months. But plans needed to change. That meant that a neighbour and I could rescue the cat from yesterday and I chopped most of the wood I wanted to chop. Looking at the bigger picture the unexpected change was a good thing! Silver linings.
Medicine
Oh these days are cold! Immersing in cold water even in cold days is a joy that lift my spirits and energy more. Such a medicine! I was feeling quite tired after a busy morning trying to rescue a cat from a ruin in the village and a walk in the woods, and now I feel I can tackle this afternoon a pile of wood that I need to cut for my kitchen. Maybe I'm being too optimistic... Have a nice Saturday!
Busy mind
Wow pictures and the body doesn't lie. I do look worried in these! Not that I'm very worried, just have a million things in my mind, somit gets quite busy in there these days! At least being in the river helps to pit things into perspective, and reset.
Definitely spring feeling
I love this something in the air that signals the beginning of spring. There's definitely a different quality in the light and warmth, despite still being very cold in the mornings. Currents are still potent so I'm still keeping my dips by the shore. Looking forward to going to the sea too; it's been a while!
First week of February
I'm really feeling this transition from winter to spring, both outside and inside. Inside it comes as waves of energy followed by waves of low energy. Just like the weather these days rapidly changing from heavy rain, hail, to sunshine. Outer nature and inner nature mirroring themselves. Do you see yourself reflected in the weather where you are?
Resting Sunday
Yoga, reading, cats, food, river. Plenty of nourishment πI was so cosy at home that I nearly skipped my dip (it was tipping down too...). As always, glad that I went, no matter how brief it is, the feeling is always great ππΎ and it helped me to fully wake up.Enjoy your Sunday!
