Godmother in waiting

Just before Christmas, I was privileged to be asked by my friend and her boyfriend to be Godmother to their baby. On Valentine's day, the little bundle of joy arrived in the world.

I finally saw her when she was 10 days old. I stayed staring at her lying in the cot, so peaceful. The next day I felt extremely calm and relaxed. It was a beautiful experience. She is so tiny.

There is no date set for the baptism yet but I am preparing myself! My first gift to the baby was her astrological chart but on the same day I bought a book of prayers for myself: Power Prayers to start the day. It's a little bit American-ised for my liking. But I have sat down on a good few mornings since I bought it and read a prayer and thought about it. I'm readying myself!

A life-changing event, if not for me in a huge way, certainly for her very proud parents.

Physical activity as relief for the soul

Hillwalking today. Hiked to the peaks of 5 hills in Dublin/Wicklow Mountains! (Never sure whether to call the bumps in Ireland hills or mountains). My friend said, as we trudged through heather on our way between two peaks, surrounded by marvellous views: "It's good for the soul". And it was: great for the soul!

There were some things on my mind which I had planned on bringing with me on the walk and thinking them through but I didn't, it was too much like work, instead I just walked, followed my feet, admired the surroundings, breathed the air and it was more than all I needed! Too much time can be spent on thoughts, paying attention to ideas, to the mind.

I was in a sauna last weekend and it was peaceful, I tried to meditate. And, similarly to today, decided it was unnecessary. Just being in the sauna, experiencing something physical, was a change in attitude or a change in scenario and sufficient, I think, the alter the mind state - without trying to.

I'm not sure about the title of this post, but I think it's explained by quoting my friend's phrase and by not looking at it too deeply!