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🏃🏻‍♂️Sunday Running Adventures in the

🏃🏻‍♂️Sunday Running Adventures in the Home Counties🏃🏻‍♀️

I like to explore the surrounding countryside on my runs and my bike rides whenever I get the opportunity. Yesterday was an interesting run. Firstly, who knew that this misty grey eerie morning picture would look quite so different later in the day? This could have been taken in November but I really loved the hues and the creepy tones.

Secondly, we ran through a field marked that a bull and calves resided in it. Although I grew up on a farm and I am very happy around cows, bulls and calves together are double-trouble. My friend had a red t shirt on which added to the danger but luckily these were of the ‘No F**** Given’ variety of cattle so we tip toed around the herd and all was good🤫🙄phew!

Last week was a big mileage week on both bike and foot for me so I’m going to catch up on my reading pile this week and have an easier time. I do feel quite sore. Any good book recommendations for me to try?

#doortomywonderland #mistymilkyfoggymoody #poetryofsimplethings #awhisperedbeauty #dreaminginpictures #aseasonalyear #thatmagicmood #amomentofwonder #ofwhimsicalmoments #slowdownwithstills #myseasonalstory #smallmomentsofcalm #seasonspoetry #capturequiet #asecondofwhimsey #livemoremagic #cornersofmyworld #whimsicalwonderfulwild #aseasonalshift #quietinthewild #lovelywanderings #heitermoments

If you could sit on this bench for an hour and cha

If you could sit on this bench for an hour and chat with someone, past or present, fictional or non-fictional. Who would it be?

I love this little exercise as it can be quite thought-provoking and perhaps a little emotional. I sat and watched some cricket yesterday, haven’t watched it for over 40 years. I used to watch cricket a lot with my grandad who was an avid fan. It amazed me how much I remembered about the sport as I explained how it works to my daughter. Memories don’t fade I guess. I thought I’d like to sit on this bench with him and talk about his life. Now he’s gone, as has his wife and eldest daughter (my mum) Amazingly his two elder sisters are still alive in their 90’s and living independently. Quite an achievement but tinged with sadness that he is no longer here.

Who would you sit with and why?

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💕The St Albans Post Box Toppers Running Tour💕

A group of us took a little running tour around the toppers last night and we were blown away by these amazing works of art.

The amount of work and the intricacy involved in creating them really blew us away. Take a look through these pictures and see for yourself.

The power of creativity has become a focal point during lockdown as people turn to crafts as a way of relieving stress, passing the day and connecting with each other. I love painting as a way of calming myself but this kind of art just knocks me for six. How happy do these toppers make you feel? 💕😍

Please visit St Albans and donate to the charities if you’re in the Herts area. You can find the website online @stalbanspostboxes and read about this wonderful original project. In the meantime, hats off to the creators and if you would like the walking/running route, drop me a PM and I’ll send you the file. The route we did was 4miles but you can make it shorter by parking closer to town. Just ask me for details. Enjoy!

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The evening light looked beautiful and I couldn’

The evening light looked beautiful and I couldn’t resist a few snaps before getting ready to go home. Back to the routine of day-to-day life. The closing moments of our 2020 family holiday. It’s been a special week spending time together while exploring the beautiful Cotswolds. Somewhere I will return to, no doubt. In the meantime, the packing calls 🥺Who else feels sadness at the end of their holidays?🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏻‍♂️🙋🏻😥
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“I sit beside the fire and think Of all that I

“I sit beside the fire and think
Of all that I have seen
Of meadow flowers and butterflies
In summers that have been”
~Tolkien~

Is there anything better than sitting outside by a fire at the end of the day. The sound of the crackling wood, the smell of smoke drifting in the air, the heat of the fire against the cold of your skin. It’s a multi-sensory experience for me. Add a glass of wine and a couple of s’mores and it’s a perfect way to end the evening. The big question is - open fire or chiminea? This one worked really well but you can’t fit lots of people around the open flame. It really kept its heat and I think it looks very pretty though. What do you prefer?
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It’s been a busy week for St Albans Doulas. Four

It’s been a busy week for St Albans Doulas. Four of our lovely families have had babies and it’s been a week of celebrations for us all. I know I’m biased but I think we have the best job in the world! What can beat supporting couples at the most precious time in their lives?
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This also means that I now head into holiday time and a little self-care (‘self care is health care’ as author @suzyreading would say in her new book and I absolutely agree with her). So what does ‘downtime’ look like to me?
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I have bought a pile of books (of course!) both physical copies and on my kindle. A wide selection of fiction and non fiction to keep me entertained for the next few weeks. I’ll take a photo of my bookstack for my stories this week.
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I’ve also bought some new watercolours and im waiting for some handcrafted watercolours from @littlerainbowmoon which will be beautiful. So I’ll be painting this week too.
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This morning I’ll be running. My route, around the Hitchin area will be a 15miler so I’ll have plenty of time to reflect on the week while I enjoy the countryside around me.
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I’ll think about our new families and how they’re all settling into life with a new baby. I don’t think enough attention is given to the early post natal period so it can be a challenge. We cover it in our antenatal sessions with parents but it’s hard to imagine what it’ll be like having someone depending on you 24/7. I remember it from the early days with each of my babies.
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So, a lovey week awaits me and Im off to make some porridge and prepare for my run. The sun is shining and it’s a beautiful day. I hope you all have a lovely day too.
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“Take a moment. Put the worries behind. Take in

“Take a moment.
Put the worries behind.
Take in the beauty around.
Let it relax your mind”

~ Abimbola T. Alabi

Beautiful little flowers captured on my run yesterday. Although I wasn’t feeling particularly relaxed at that time (I was questioning why I have such a painful hobby!) I couldn’t help but stop and take in the beautify of these little friends as they lined my way. Natures remedies.
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I hadn’t realised there was such an appetite for

I hadn’t realised there was such an appetite for old typewriters. I’m in great company! Im not sure how old this little beauty is but I love her💕(sadly she is not mine) I wonder who has used her and for what purpose? Elicit wartime love poetry perhaps or letters to a friend overseas. I bet she holds a lot of secrets in her keys. Who loves her as much as i do? 🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏻🙋🏽‍♂️💕💕
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#inspiredbylight
#capturethemoment
#littlestoriesofmylife
#liveauthentic
#simplepleasures
#ofsimplethings
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A little treasure I found along the canal. Not sur

A little treasure I found along the canal. Not sure how long it had been there but obviously wasn’t going to go anywhere in a hurry! I wonder who left it and when it was discarded? A little mystery for my day.
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I love old bikes. Perhaps not to ride but to look at I think they are pretty cool. I also love old typewriters but I’d never be able to use one these days. Telephones are another item I like the look of. The dial-up ones are so special. What old objects do you enjoy looking at?
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#littlestoriesofmylife
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The Colours of Labour. . . Yesterday’s run was a

The Colours of Labour.
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Yesterday’s run was a riot of colour. Fields of red, white and blue spread out before me and I loved my multicoloured run through the fields.
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The colours of nature reminded me a little of the full gamut of emotions that you can go through during labour. I thought of the pale cream colours and whites of early labour, the slow start, taking it easy, just getting on with the day. Taking each moment mindfully, not rushing as you could be labouring for a very long time. Staying at home as long as possible.
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The reds reminded me of established labour. The effort involved in your uterus contracting, rhythmically pulling up and then pushing down. It’s an incredible feat of nature and red is a great colour to signify the strength and power involved. You are a force of nature in this amazing red stage.
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Finally the beautiful blues for the time of after birth. A calm space when baby snuggles into your breast. Skin to skin. Warmth and smells of you. Peace and calm. You meet at last. An exquisite moment.
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I love seeing labour as a story. One in which you have choices and can make decisions throughout. The route may change but you are always in charge of how you feel. That’s where your power lies. Let’s go do this! .
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My blog post today talks about the value of antena

My blog post today talks about the value of antenatal education, something I’m extremely passionate about. As a society, we budget for big family events such as holidays and weddings but (unless we are a student) do we budget for our lifetime of education? .
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I have been passionate about education since starting a degree in 1991 and not yet finishing it! BUT I am now on my way to completing with the Open University and learning has been a lifelong love of mine. Books have been so important in my life and being able to help pregnant couples learn about the amazing physiology of birth and early postnatal period has been a real pleasure. .
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Antentatal education is a passion I’d love to share with you so have a look at my post and come and join me on a big learning adventure today. Have a good one x
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The woods provide a perfect place to spend a few q

The woods provide a perfect place to spend a few quiet moments of reflective thinking. I spend time wandering through these woods remembering my doula clients, past and present and the exciting life journeys they are currently on, thinking about what I’d say to them today if they were walking alongside me. This is what we’d talk about. .
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The last few weeks of pregnancy are a perfect time to slow down and spend more time in a reflective frame of mind. You are getting bigger and your body is telling you to take it easy. It’s challenging to do some of the things you used to do with ease which can cause some frustration.
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So what can you do to increase your oxytocin and make you feel warm and content inside? Do you enjoy creative pursuits like writing or painting? Perhaps reading is your pleasure? Or watching happy movies on telly? Creating affirmations that resonate with you using images of when you feel strong? Listen to a podcast that makes you feel good? .
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What one thing can you do today to make you feel warm and content inside?
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“From one parent to another” . . We celebrated

“From one parent to another”
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We celebrated our youngest daughter’s 18th birthday at the weekend. A wonderful afternoon tea with vegan sandwiches, cakes and scones, made by her siblings and their partners, was one of the highlights of the weekend. .
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It was a time of reflection for me. The end of twenty five years of being responsible for four little people. I see stressed parents with small children when I’m out and about and I think about how hard it was to keep calm during those days. .
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I want to tell them they’re doing a great job, even if they don’t feel it. I want to tell them that i see them, even when they feel invisible. I want to tell them to seek help if they need it. Someone will be there for them.
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Instead I just smile at them and nod my head. I think it but don’t articulate my thoughts. I worry about being patronising or looking like im interfering. Perhaps one of the reasons I became a doula was to talk to parents at the beginning of their journey, tell them they’re doing really well before society and media tells them otherwise. .
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What would you like to tell your younger self if given the opportunity? .
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I received my beautiful @wildthorne paints yesterd

I received my beautiful @wildthorne paints yesterday and it gave me such pleasure to unpack the little tins from their layers. Each layer held an unexpected joy - dried flowers, beautiful crystals and herbal tea bags. So much thought and effort had gone into creating the unwrapping experience. See stories 💕
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Sometimes we need to unwrap our feelings about an issue layer by layer. On the surface we may think we know about something but when we delve deeper, through conversations, art work or journaling, unpacking our thoughts can provide some interesting insights.
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I’ve talked about ‘pain’ in previous posts and how i feel about it. The knee-jerk reaction would be ‘I don’t want pain in any shape or form in my life’ but what about if that pain was a natural physiological reaction to an event. Would that change how you feel? .
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I was thinking about how I seek out pain when I go on a long run or ride on my bike. I know it will hurt, often a great deal, but it will inevitably make me stronger for subsequent events. Perhaps today you’d like to think about times when pain has helped you to grow, whether it’s physical or emotional pain. It certainly makes for an interesting debate. Have a lovely day.
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“Silence isn’t empty, it’s full of answers”
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Can you incorporate a little silence into your life this morning? How do you feel about spending 5 minutes just sitting? Listening to the birds, feeling the sun on your skin, the gentle breeze on your face, the scents of the flowers you keep around you? Appreciating the silence and becoming curious about what thoughts bubble to the surface. .
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Perhaps you can create another 5 minute ‘Mindful Moment’ in the afternoon? Take yourself off to a quiet spot outside and sit, in full awareness of the beauty of the world around you. Good luck and have a lovely day 🙏🏼
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Mindful Parenting . . I’m talking about mindful

Mindful Parenting
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I’m talking about mindful parenting in my stories today. I’ve been looking through my old Jon Kabat-Zinn and Mark Williams books on mindfulness, books that I’ve collected over the years. My new favourite it Mindfulness for Mums by @mrs_izzyjudd which brings some of these ideas up to date and resonating with new parents. So how do you implement these ideas into modern life with a new baby and all the demands placed upon you? .
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My first thought would be to start a regular practice in pregnancy. Implement a five minute ‘sitting time’. This can be in the garden or in a chair at home. The purpose being to just sit! Not as easy as it may seem with all sorts of thoughts rushing through your head. Create the space. Somewhere you like to be. Grab a blanket. Essential oils on a tissue (a beautiful lavender oil from @doterraeurope or Bloom blend @holistickitchenuk) .
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The insights you gain from that five minutes can be invaluable. My image depicts the light through the trees to depict this aha moment. It may be that you realise how impatient you are! Or how noisy it is when you stop and listen. .
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If im talking to you after your baby has arrived then perhaps you could pick a moment when your baby is quiet and sleeping and just sit. If it’s too challenging then perhaps you could try an app like @justbreathe Remember to gather all those lovely items around you. Practice daily for maximum benefit. Keep the date in your diary. .
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If I can help you in any way with your meditation practice during pregnancy and early parenthood, please get in touch. I’d love to support you to find your quiet time. Have a lovely day 🙏🏼
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Visualisation and creating a plan🙏🏼 . . Writ

Visualisation and creating a plan🙏🏼
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Writing a plan of how you see your birth unfolding. A full length hand written piece of prose from beginning to end. Tell me about what can you see, hear, feel and touch? Where are you? How do you feel at each given time?
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Find yourself a nice notebook and pen, something that resonates with you, this is your special time. Take yourself off somewhere peaceful, light a scented candle or infuse some essential oils and write....
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This can be done for any scenario and is very powerful to help your endorphins flow. Immerse yourself in those lovely values of strength and tenacity. You can do this. .
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A mindful walking practice. This current climate

A mindful walking practice.

This current climate is a perfect time to cultivate a daily mindfulness practice. The pace of life has really slowed down and we are questioning our current way of life, our ways of being in the world. Perhaps today you’d like to go out for a slow, mindful walk in the sunshine. Use all of your senses as you slowly stroll alone and soak in the atmosphere. .
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What can you hear? Gentle birdsong, the sound of crunching sticks underneath your feet? .
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What can you see? The light through the trees or the squirrels dancing around gathering nuts.
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What can you smell? Woodland scent or freshly cut grass? .
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Try it today and see if you can soak yourself in wonderful endorphins as you appreciate the natural world around you. Namaste 🙏🏼
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“It all depends on how we look at things and not

“It all depends on how we look at things and not how they are in themselves” ~Carl Jung
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I’ve been looking at my photos and reflecting upon what else the images say. I love the use of metaphors and stories and have been thinking deeply about their uses in everyday communication since enjoying ‘Transformed by Birth’ by @brittabushnellphd
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On the surface, this is an image of one tree in the foreground and two in the mist. What else could it mean? What story could it tell? .
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To me it expresses my role as a birth doula ‘holding the space’. The couple are in the centre of the birthing experience and I stand on the outside protecting the area for their birth. I do this by dimming the lights to create a cocoon, providing essential oils to enhance the experience, talking to the midwife in a quiet whisper and being fully present with the experience in the moment.
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Sometimes it’s not what we physically do but getting out the way and letting the process unfold in front of us. Pure magic.
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I invite you to take a photo today and tell a little story with it. What character does that tree play? Flowers dancing in the foreground? Why is it in the distance? Are you in this story or is it about others in your life? Let’s have some fun and enjoy a peaceful day.
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#holdingthespace .
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“Relinquish your attachment to the known, step

“Relinquish your attachment to the known,
step into the unknown,
and you will step into the field of all possibilities.” ~Deepak Chopra
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When you go into labour, you start an exciting journey into the unknown. Perhaps the biggest journey in your life. You’ve done all the preparation, now it’s time to let go and trust. You can do this. You can adapt and be with the situation as it unfolds. If you need to take a detour from what you’d originally planned then so be it. But please embrace the journey. The roller coaster. Be mindful. Be positive. Allow those wonderful endorphins to marinate your brain. Embrace the mystery. .
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