A seat in silence by the old Scots Pine

There is a woodland not far from us where we walk Lunga, our wee dachshund. About halfway round the route there is a turn in the path where there is a memorial seat beside an old Scots Pine. As you can see, it sits beside a big, open green field and in the early evening it is very quiet and peaceful. Often, when I am running healing courses and workshops, I am asked about meditation-when to do it, how to do it, how often to do it and how long to do it!? Me not know.

To me, meditation is different things to many people but I'm a simple soul; I love trees-they heal us with love just by being near them, they give us the oxygen we breathe, these beautiful telegraph poles to God-They demonstrate eternal grace and even die standing up. Try this 'meditation' sometime-go sit in nature and JUST BE for a while and then you will truly discover for yourself that nowhere is closer to the heart of God than in her wild garden.

Purple Rhododendron

The Rhododendron is not actually a native species of the British Isles. It was introduced by the Victorians to these islands and spread rapidly everywhere. The Victorians were great travellers and explorers and introduced many varieties of exotic species to Britain. Unfortunately, some of these incomers of the plant world were very competitive, often being used to different conditions and therefore encountered little 'resistance' from native species-they literally took over unless they were controlled! One such plant was the rhododendron, often used initially to decorate and screen the driveways to opulent country residences. However, I rather like them and think you will agree that this particular purple flower is really attractive!

The stair of stares or stare of stairs?

Lunga {"Loong-ga"-Italian for 'long'} has her favourite place to fluff-out. For reasons known only to her, she likes to stop halfway up the stairs. It reminds me of the words in that lovely wee song from The Muppet Show..."Halfway up the stairs is a stair where I sit.. There isn't any other stair quite like it.. It's not at the bottom, and it's not at the top, so this is the stair where I always stop". Anyway, her stare says it's her stair if you'll pardon the pun.{cringe}

Tuscan beach sunset

Sit awhile with me and we'll watch the sun go down together. You're looking out across the sandy beach with a light, still, warm breeze, gently whisking the downy hairs on your face. The sand is stuck to your furry feet like dried sparkly powder glistening in the evening light. Your skin feels slightly tight from the salt water and you can't wipe the grin off your muzzle as your soul drinks in this scene, committing every moment between blinks to your memory forever. We've had a great day Puppy Dog!

Just because I liked the picture.

I've really got nothing to say about this photo except that, when I was walking past the tree,

It wasn't primarily the flowers which attracted me-it was the browny red wee stalks contrasting with the greyish branches and green grass. I just liked that; hope that you do too.

Chevron Amethyst Wand

Chevron Amethyst is a powerful tool which intensely concentrates energy to dissolve and deflect negative forces. It will cleanse the aura and act as a stimulus to the immune system.

This is a useful stone if you are seeking the positive solution to any situation or problem.

It's strong energy brings balance to the organs of the body, releasing tension and aiding restful sleep.

Calm your Crown Chakra with Cloudy White Clematis

Your crown chakra is just above the top of your head. This chakra resonates to the colour White, regulates the pineal gland and connects you to the higher spiritual aspects, promoting self-realisation and keeping all the chakras in harmony and balance. White light is really a combination of all the colours. Good crystals include moonstone, clear quartz, Iceland spa and herkimer diamond. It should be noted that Violet is also the colour of the crown chakra in some healing disciplines and therefore crystals such as flourite and amethyst are equally suited to healing with the crown chakra-Let your intuition be your guide!