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Imposter Syndrome
I lean once again on the washbasin taps, staring at my reflection in the mirror whilst trying to calm my breathing. I splash my face with cold water and stare

Amber of The Scots Pine (Ogham letter “Ailm”)
The Scots Pine within the Ogham Alphabet The Ogham alphabet, rooted in Celtic tradition, comprises twenty characters, each named after a tree or plant native to the British Isles. “Ailm,”

First Weekend Yoga Retreat
I had no idea what to expect from a weekend yoga retreat. I had refrained from booking for many years now; always nervous about whether I would fit in, whether

Boating on the Grand Union Canal
Last month, I was lucky enough to be one of the crew taking a slow journey along one of England’s historic canals, The Grand Union. Something I look forward to

Elemental Insights : Celebrating Beltane
Celebrating Beltane Our third update of 2024 comes to you at the time of Beltane. Long ago, people only thought there were two seasons: Summer and Winter. Beltane, known to many

Elemental Insights : Spring Equinox Ostara
Our second newsletter of 2024 comes to you at the time of the spring equinox or Ostara. The second of the 8 festivals celebrated during the wheel of the year. Another