Imbolc
Imbolc blessings in the north!
First day of spring in the Celtic calendar! Do you see signs of spring already? Ohhh I love spring, all the changes around, all the beauty unfolding at its time!
Rewilding. Wildswimming posts
Clearing up
Testing the comfort zone...
What do you enjoy the most: being in cold water or the sensations after the cold water dip?
Downpour at night...
I believe this the highest I've seen the river in my swim spot. Obviously today I just dipped by the shore, in my safe place. The speed of the current was incredible, and the force. Totally in sync with the renovation energy of this new moon, and with how I feel.
2025-01-30 15:08:14 +0000 UTC View PostReleasing fear dance
Fear has been moving through me recently. I let her in, I let her out, I let her flow down the river, I let her express through song... Whatever she needs so she doesn't get stuck.
What do you do when you feel fear?
Today I feel in my power, and I guess these pictures can tell. It's a gentle feeling of empowerment; the power to be present.
Oh the skies today
A day of constant changes between sun spells, dark clouds and rain. A lot of wind of course. Great background to shift stagnant energy through Qigong outdoors and playfulness in the river. It seems that I'm getting out of my week of exhaustion, and I feel blessed 🙏🏾✨
Anyone else feeling exhausted these days?
Any favourite pic?
Incredible effect
The power of dipping in the river keeps amazing me after years of doing it. It's capacity to move energy in me even when I feel I don't have anything left 💙
2025-01-27 14:33:30 +0000 UTC View PostPerfect timing
Glad that I went to the river and for a walk when I did as I managed to get some sun. Now it's absolutely tipping down! Quick and unexpected change. Cosy indoors time now 🙏🏾
2025-01-25 16:18:39 +0000 UTC View PostWhat do you need, body?
My body is still landing from last week's training in the city.
I'm prioritising sleep/rest and somehow I've been sleeping 9-10 hours the last few nights (with a few cat interruptions of course) and new routines.
Today I even didn't want to go to the river. I feel it was because of tiredness+very grey day. And I was ok with that. No inner judgment.
I went for a walk in the woods to get some fresh air, and I felt immediately more energised and alive so at the end my body...
A little reset pause
A little reset pause in the river. For me doing this (dipping all year around in cold water) is so normal that I still find it strange when people are shocked when they discover that I do it. Then I reflect on when I started I can emphasise again.
The power of routines, and the beauty of going through something challenging that then becomes natural, and essential.
Have you got any practice/routine that you can relate to?
Finally!
I was away on my training for a few days, so no wildswimming then! After 5 days, I felt it was much more difficult to get in the water; it took me a couple of minutes to acclimatise and fully immerse myself. I don't like pushing or forcing, listening to when the body is ready is my motto.
It was delicious! I was missing it (and my cats!)
I'm so glad that I live in the countryside (I lived in cities for a decade). I couldn't cope with the speed of life in the big city for longer...
Single figures
Today's been the coldest day of winter so far. I woke up and there was a lovely view of frosty fields. Sun came up later and blue skies. However max temp below 10 degrees.
I went for my dip a bit more downstream than usually, to catch more sun. It's a place I tend to go more in the summer as it's deeper. It was lovely with so many aquatic plants. I love the colour of the water in the pictures, it's does do justice!
It was a very cold dip, really refreshing after a morning of ph...
One step at a time
How was this full moon for you? Any dreams? How are you feeling?
Right now I'm feeling really present, taking one step at a time. Of course some parts of my psyche want to race sometimes and have many different ideas and plans (which is also great). But what I really enjoy is that I'm not being carried away by my own fantasy world. It's soothing to be in this stage, like an observer. Overlooking my own steps.
Post gardening
Today I did quite a lot of heavy work in the garden. A few hours really immersed in the soil, expanding the area where I grow veggies. I felt really good, really satisfying job as the soil wasn't too compact like last year. The dips were really the best reward 🙏🏾 fantastic contrast after feeling quite sweaty. You can even appreciate my red legs after the cold water. I went in a few times, it was so good 🤤
I love days like this, and I'm really excited about dreaming the veggie ...
Dusky dip
Dipping at dusk or at night is magical. Today after my walk I went in and it was one of the most enjoyable dips in a long time. Simply exquisite.
2025-01-10 18:30:38 +0000 UTC View PostTheatricality
Inspired by recent dreams. And by the joy of getting into the river after working.
So peaceful and (now) plastic free
A big plastic bag has been hanging around on the other shore for quite a bit, after the latest strong currents.
Today it was safe to cross and pick it up. It was quite annoying! I was quite surprised that it was the only item, well, a good sign!
Super peaceful swim and I stayed in the water for longer than usual in the recent times. In a "cosy" way. Brain freeze feeling included tough.
Sleepy
Feeling cosy sleepy even after the energising dip this morning. It's possible to feel it all at the same time!
Miniature by the sea
Sunset dip being watched by my brother's dog. Two souls facing immensity and the ferocity of winter's sea. Respect from our chosen shores. Boundaries and safety. Enjoyment and senses.
2025-01-04 09:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostSalty and fresh water
Making the most out of the last few days of sunshine I went to the sea again. I was heaven to lay down in the shore, being splashed and covered by the strong waves. The 10 degrees sea temperature felt tropical in comparison with the river!
On my way back around sunset I went to my river. Lovely way to start 2025, with sea and river 🙏🏾
Any new year's dips anyone?
Sea swims on the last day of 2024
Just wow. I finished work and drove to the sea to wave goodbye to the year with a lovely coastal walk and 3 swim/dips in different beaches. Unbelievable that it was 0 degrees this morning. But don't be fooled, max of 10 during the day. Sun felt warm tough.
Cleansing, revitalising sea, thank you!!!
And thank you all for your support! I wish you a 2025 of good health and peace 💙
River dance
Inspiring time in the freezing waters of my river 💙 Do you ever dance when you are in the water?
2024-12-29 21:01:51 +0000 UTC View PostNomadic day
I spent Christmas day enjoying my river in the morning and 3 different beaches that I love during the day. Plus a coastal walk connecting them. For me the best way to celebrate this day.
Any Christmas dips anyone? 💙
Merry festivities
I hope you have the festive season you want 🙏🏾
I'll hopefully reunite with sea tomorrow 💙
Best wishes and wild blessings ✨
Cold reflection
It's very interesting to notice the sensations regarding the cold in my body when I'm holding my phone and when I'm not. As if by being focusing on not dropping it or framing the pictures decreases feeling cold (within limits of course).
Inner stillness
Right now I'm feeling a delicious inner stillness and calmness. Unaffected by the festive speed and faff. And it's from this place that I want to spend time with others. At least a few.
May you enjoy moments of delicious inner peace 💙
Pre solstice dip
Today I felt a lot of energy in the water, I felt like being really silly, I had a lot of fun and I nearly drop my phone into the water. You can see my 'ooooops face' in some of the pictures 😅
Solstice blessings in both hemispheres, lovely ones! 💙
Rainfall
Heavy rain today. Really heavy at times. It stopped when I had time to go for my dip, and even a ray of sunshine as I was getting dressed! Cosmos way of saying hey!
Tuning into icy water
The experience of water these days is refreshing, and if course, sometimes painful, like needles. I listen to my body and I'm not in too much. Finding the balance without overdoing it. I prefer to go in and out a few times than to stay longer once.
Beautiful day
Oh my goodness, such a beautiful day!
Frosty and misty start, 0 degrees.
No time for a dip in the morning. But I did it later in the day, which turned out better as the sunshine was beautiful, and air temperature more gentle, 7-10 degrees.
At the sea!
This morning I dipped in my frozen river, this afternoon I drove to the sea. It had been such a long time!
Super rough sea meant that I played on the shore. It was heaven!!! Sea was definitely warmer than air! Super blessed 🙏🏾
I love the sea, and I'm glad that I decided to come. I also walked barefoot for ages, and it was delicious.