Holistic Sailor

Someone on the bus has Voltaren on and it is very calming. In addition to creating a cooling sensation on the skin, it is also soothing to the nervous system - a welcome addition in a chaotic world.

Thank you Kumud. Have a great week everyone. #spiritchat

A9: I think taking a moment to recognize how and where feminine energy shows up in your life and becoming aware of it in others would be an interesting practice. #spiritchat

A7: We’re responsible for our own personal growth. I think some of us have become lazy in this regard and are not doing the work required to be decent citizens in the service to others. #spiritchat

** “Women exercise” - not “when”. 😊

A6: When exercise creative energy daily when they decide what to feed their families that day. Cooking is a creative endeavour that starts long before the pan bottom hits the stove top. #spiritchat

#1 for me. A walk in nature is the cure for just about everything that ails me. It’s a meditative experience for me. #spiritchat

A4: I equate wealth with health. Without good health everything else sours a bit. The divine feminine helps us reconnect with the essentials of love, family, friends and home. #spiritchat

Thank you Lucille.

A3: When the power goes out, I have to rebuild my energy through self care. As someone who likes to operate with the pedal pushed to the floorboards, I have learned how to balance my “doing” tendencies with “being”. It’s a work in progress. #spiritchat

Good morning #spiritchat Joining from Vancouver Island.

A8: I have lost my desire to write since Covid. I have 5 first drafts languishing - the characters floating in the middle of the Pacific or trying to find a killer - they are patiently waiting for my return. 😁 I percolating current events & will weave these voices into these books. #spiritchat

A7: It is a rarity for me to speak in anger so when I do, those who know me best, listen. I use the silence to check in with myself to find clarity before speaking. This helps me stay on topic and not bring in every annoyance into the conversation. #spiritchat

Good morning Kumud. Unfortunately no sailing for this girl this summer. I’m dealing with a shoulder issue which makes sailing difficult. Hopefully it will be resolved soon. #spiritchat

A6: I think I sense before I think so I usually trust my gut over words. Some people are very good at not telling the truth. #spiritchat

A5: i often need that period of silence to sort out my thoughts and feelings, and as a woman weigh whether or not I am able to risk my safety to speak out. It’s an unfortunate reality but true nonetheless. #spiritchat

Hi Sharon! 👋🏻 #spiritchat

Good morning #spiritchat and Samantha. I’m joining late. A4: Anger is not a common emotion for me but is always followed by quiet and reflection. It often signals a shift or sometimes reveals a belief that was hidden.

I’ve moved them!

Thank you Merry for hosting #spiritchat today. I’ve come away with some actionable ideas to settle into fall. With gratitude. 🙏🏻

I have notifications turned off too but I like the additional layer of sticking them in a folder. #spiritchat

A7: At the weekly rehearsal for the rock choir I am in, we do some warmups including a church song that we sing in 4-part harmony. It’s an odd pairing for a rock choir, but we all love it and it energizes us. #spiritchat

These damn algorithms hook us into scrolling. I really like that idea Kumud. #spiritchat

I love this idea! #spiritchat

Me too! #spiritchat

A6: I think it would be better for me to wake up my body first with a combination of yoga, Qigong and meditation before waking up my mind with puzzles. #spiritchat

A5: I look after my feet - not with pedicures, but with self massage, stretches and rolling the soles of my feet on a small ball. Relaxing the fascia in your feet helps relax your entire body and promotes a good night’s sleep. #spiritchat

I’m approaching retirement too Louise though I won’t fully retire. Looking forward to getting back to writing and doing more voiceover work, but will be nice to be doing it on my schedule not in betwixt 9-5 work duties. #spiritchat

A4 again - I numbered the last answer incorrectly. Birthdays and New Years are two times that I reflect, but I could do a deeper reflection. I once knew a couple who annually would book a day off work to review their lives just as you would a business. #spiritchat

A4: Routines provide structure to your day and a strong foundation to allow you to handle all the things that you have no control over. #spiritchat (sorry for the lag in participating. Kitty wants to play now that the sun is rising.)