01/10/2025
October Newsletter
Honouring the equinox.
The Autumn Equinox on the 23rd of September marks the balance with 12 hours daylight and 12 hours darkness; A time to pause and reflect. I particularly love this year for the changing landscape as the leaves begin to fall and the fresh quality in the air, I experience during my many walks.
On a recent walk, I was reminded of my own vulnerability when a dog came from nowhere aggressively barking to see my king Charles dog (Bruno) and myself off. Both Bruno and I jumped with an inch of our lives from our mediative walk! The owner appeared and called the angry dog away, who in fairness was only protecting his territory a van they had stayed in overnight. The whole episode was over with in a seconds yet had completely frown me, as my nervous system went from rest to high alert; As the bodies safety officer the amygdala hijacked my system, it was some way along when I saw a Robbin which always reminds me of my late Mum that I let out a joyful sigh, smiled and once again found a sense of calm and equilibrium.
Reflecting upon this and my extreme response I was reminded that an incident that most can brush off; a trauma response can be remembered somatically, triggering a unconscious memory stored within the muscle of the body. At the time I’m embarrassed to say with the sudden fear I became very tearful; however, I was cognitively aware of why I was having this response; therefore, I was able to assure myself it would soon pass and sure enough I soon settled back into the moment and enjoyed the remaining stroll. Bruno who is a big scaredy-cat also was soon happily taking in the aromas of the flora and fauna that he enjoys along his walk. 🙂
New for October
Mindfulness & lifestyle wellbeing
90-day habit builder journal
I’m proud to share that my new journal is now available to buy on Amazon!
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