Again a morning on the shore. Brief sunshine and then rain. 5-6 degrees.
An important day in this transition from my recent break up. In the afternoon I went to the sea, and that uncovered much aliveness. Learning from the sea to let go to let in.
Heavy rain continues so the river is very full. The shore welcomes me, holds me tightly while I witness the force of the water.
2024-03-02 15:07:42 +0000 UTC View Post
What a difference of being in the world after the turbulences ππ½
May you have a peaceful day π
Waters are calming down a bit. Mirror of the self too. Trying to be in the pure present, and the river is always a great teacher for that ππ½
2024-02-28 16:43:31 +0000 UTC View Post
This morning this river was completely transformed, at least 1 meter higher than normal. I went in but just in the shore, it was great to be immersed feeling safe and looking at the really fast current in front of me. Two speeds, two worlds. Being in my bubble of protection while my surroundings go fast, not being caught in that invitation to jump into the madness.
After a few days disconnected from social media, and connected to nourishing beings, I feel that I have more clarity. These pictures are from Saturday, before putting my phone on aeroplane mode. Today I'm back and after the heavy rain this weekend the river is not an option. Tears from the sky were poured and, out of self care and being mindful to self, i don't feel called to brave any strong currents. And it feels good not to push it, and to be compassionate to self at this moment of transi...
2024-02-26 14:28:48 +0000 UTC View Post
Trying to find balance among this changeable weather. I don't want to push it and rush into balance. But I wish I had more time to be and sit in presence of what's here.
2024-02-23 22:16:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Yesterday grief got stuck in my throat, and pendulated in and out... So I moved with it, floated with it... Giving grief a space, being compassionate with self, reaching out...
2024-02-22 12:59:57 +0000 UTC View Post
Letting go whatever needs to let go.
Nature as mirror of the soul, I think when catkins drop from trees and flow downstream...
These trees deeply know. Their catkins no longer serve hanging; they are getting ready to continue their journeys of dispersion. Constant change. Changes bring good opportunities. Easy to say. Right now I'm really torned apart. Paradoxes. Wanting to let go while wanting to hold on. Hold onto what? Is it real or is it an idealised image?
Praying for beco...
I took this pictures a few days ago. today I haven't been for a swim yet...
I'm going through a challenging time, of uncertainty, many emotions and moments of numbness too, paradoxes, many paradoxes, also groundness... and faith in the process. Maybe you can see all this in the pictures too, or not
Necessary time at the sea, time for self, to release, cry, laugh, dance, bathe...
I love the texture of these aquatic plants, and and vibrant colour. Such an ethereal caress
2024-02-15 20:08:37 +0000 UTC View Post
Today's temperatures are summery, quite scary... Around 20 degrees at midday.
Blissful swim, and grounding time on the riverside doing some Qigong animista ππ½π
Poorly signal for uploading pictures in the previous post it seems!
2024-02-11 18:41:28 +0000 UTC View Post
Morning swim in this recently introduced paradise... A truly magical stream in a forest of birch, chestnut, moss... This weekend I came to this area to stay with some new friends and it's been so nourishing. To be found by people who speak the same language of worldviews, values, life style... and who have similar soul paths is exquisite. It helps to bring new awareness to areas that are blocked...not necessarily offering answers but offering hope and faith. Deeply grateful at this moment π...
2024-02-11 07:53:02 +0000 UTC View Post
I brought emotional pain with me to the river. Cleansing place. Of course it's still present, however water gave me solace for a while, and relaxation, and fun.
In the last few days topics of authenticity are very present... Masks, authenticity, vulnerability of showing it, reactions of others towards self- authenticity...
Do you carry m(any) masks? With whom? With whom can you be authentic? When or where do you feel most authentic?
I remembered a conversation with a neighbour months ago; they reflected that they'd miss our conversations in the river as he found them to be really authentic. I do feel that being nude outdoors is a porta...
Baby trout are back in the river!!! Another sign of spring! So glad to see them at the bottom of the river!
I can really notice that after a few days away from the river it was more challenging that before to enter the water and get used to the temperature. It was also an early morning dip so air temperature is still very low.
Happy Tuesday!
On Saturday morning I could have stayed in the water for ages. The sea is so 'warm' in comparison to the river (it's still fresh of course). Such a different feeling on the skin, on the body (easier to float!), so playful and sensual with the embracing waves!
2024-02-05 15:51:58 +0000 UTC View Post
Another of the great things about loving wildswimming in cold water is that every opportunity is perfect to jump into the water; especially now that beaches are completely empty. This one for example would be incredibly crowded in the summer.
2024-02-04 19:47:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Yesterday I got really angry, sad, overwhelmed... Another odyssey seems to start with my Spanish-Bristish van and legislation. Luckily the sea and movement help me to release that anger, keep flowing and putting things into perspective. It's not that is going to be easy, but I feel less heavy to tackle it.
The test made me travel a bit and I dicovered this gem of a place, pure paradise. I could live in these waters. Loving the chilly temperature and the warming up sun.
Cleansing swim under spring light. New buds appearing. Allegorical movement in the water. Such peace.
Blessed Imbolc (or Lammas!) π
Do you celebrate it? We're you aware of them? Curious to read you!
First thing to do after landing and spending a night-day travelling, the sea! Revitalising a zombie π
2024-01-31 22:08:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Looking forward to swimming in this river in a few days ππ½ I miss it a lot, it's home π
2024-01-29 18:49:39 +0000 UTC View Post
Aquatic plant growing from below the mermaid's table has never been happier than now. Healthy, clean waters must be ππ½ it seems a rare thing in a world so polluted; when it should be the norm. Real sadness to think this. The here and now and seeing this plant thrive fills me with joy... Exquisite presence
2024-01-28 21:53:19 +0000 UTC View Post
Absolute perfection in my beloved place. Definitely a spring energy present. Mixed feelings as it's still January. However the here and now feeling was sublime.
2024-01-24 16:59:29 +0000 UTC View Post
Today, despite the sun and warm temperatures (or maybe because of that!), it took me a long time to immerse myself from the belly to the head. Sharp, like a blade. Until I acclimatised myself. Then the bliss of being in such wonderful element, and of drying out in the sun π
2024-01-22 14:07:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Tonight we reached -3 (balmy temperatures for ymsme of you!). Lovely to see the frost in the morning.
Invigorating swim, well, mostly standing because the current is too strong to be swimming for ages without being carried away. Quite a few bead immersions. Really cleansing.
Even my partner jumped in and out today!
May you have a great weekend π
Sunrise this morning was spectacular, and accompanied by a warm wind that flew and was gone within a few hours. Very dreamy...
2024-01-18 15:32:20 +0000 UTC View Post