2024-02-20 14:00
Winter begins to recede. In the belly of the earth,Life has been growing. Outwardly, you lay low all winterBut within, you have been molten magmaA once-caterpillar-not-yet-butterfly’s… Read More
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2023-12-21 09:10
Read all of the emails from my December 2023 Advent Reflections series.
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2023-11-15 16:17
Dedicated to Rishi and his beloved Ba and Dada, with all my love
The post A blessing on the loss of a grandparent appeared first on Rev. Holly Chetan-Welsh Read More
2022-08-01 19:19
A blessing to mark the first harvest on 1 August - called Lughnasadh and Lammas
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2022-01-31 17:45
A blessing to mark the very first day of Spring - considered in Celtic spirituality to be 1st February.
The post Not yet, but soon – an Imbolc blessing appeared first on Holly of the W… Read More
2021-12-20 17:05
A blessing for one who has run out of festive good cheer - may you be gentle upon yourself this Christmas.
The post For the one who has run out of good cheer: a blessing appeared first on Ho… Read More
2021-11-10 16:09
If you find yourself standing at a shorelineSharing out onto the surface of an inner oceanWith your sea-chilled toes gripping pebbles underfootAnd your heart straining like a balloon in the… Read More
2021-10-22 10:02
A few words of worship for nature as I walked my neighbourhood in South London.
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2021-10-22 09:20
A few words of blessing as we move through the autumn season.
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2021-08-15 12:11
A prayer for anyone experiencing climate grief and anxiety.
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2021-08-15 10:33
Sunday evenings can feel like the moment on a rollercoasterAfter the climbJust before the big dropA moment of anticipatory fear But can you invite into your imaginationA way to see this even… Read More
2021-07-31 10:50
Lughnasadh (pronounced LOO-NA-SAH) takes place on 1 August in the Northern Hemisphere and is the festival of the first harvest. It celebrates the harvesting of wheat in late July and early A… Read More
2021-07-14 12:14
Dearest body, most sacred skin I know you’ve longed for this dayAnd I have denied you so many times ButIt’s time Time to lay down my weapons Forget this foolish war And… Read More
2021-07-05 09:11
Words which can be used to aid your personal meditation practice.
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2021-06-28 17:02
A meditation for those trying to live a life of allyship to those who are oppressed
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2021-06-23 16:39
Dear one,
Life has reached a crossroads
Your path is split
And now you must make a difficult choice
The post A blessing for one making a tough decision appeared first on Holly of the Woods b… Read More
2021-06-20 16:08
Today marks the summer solstice, called in the Celtic tradition Litha.
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2021-06-13 17:28
As we enter a new weekMay we invite it the warmth of the June sunAnd see what we can learn from its rays May we learn to bathe in light wherever it is foundMay we orient ourselves always to… Read More
2021-06-13 17:28
This week's brief reflection/blessing as we going into another week
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2021-04-30 14:47
TodayThe promise of the spring is fulfilledAnd summer begins Beltane is a feast of joyful forgetfulnessPresided over by a spirit too infatuated with the nowTo store up worries for the future… Read More
2021-04-28 11:47
When things are tough and you feel like giving up, take the time to be soft.
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2021-04-25 21:06
My latest brief reflection to help you enter a new week with a little mindfulness. This Monday morning,Before you clock inBefore you sit down at a deskOr sprint off on the school runMay you… Read More
2021-04-23 16:35
A blessing for anyone who is struggling to find their sense of self-worth. May these words be a blessing and a showering of love upon you. Dear one, if you have momentsWhere you feel unworth… Read More
2021-04-14 17:13
I share a bit more about my spiritual journey, what I learned from my time as a practicing Christian and why I'm no longer a Christian.
The post My spiritual journey, and why I’m no lo… Read More
2021-04-07 13:22
Words of love and blessing for those struggling with a difficult relationship with a parent or parents.
The post A blessing for a difficult relationship with a parent or parents appeared fir… Read More
2021-04-07 13:20
In recent days, I've been grappling an emotional hurt which I've long-tended but struggle to understand. This blessing is dedicated to anyone who is also navigating painful emotions.
The pos… Read More
2021-04-01 10:33
A open-hearted Easter blessing for all, no matter your beliefs.
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2021-03-31 12:03
O divine unityO blesséd plurality On Trans Day of VisibilityMay you help us all to seeHow much our trans siblings model your nature to usMay we seeHow divine loveAnd sacred freedomIs… Read More
2021-03-24 14:16
A prayer to honour and bless the over one million lost to Coronavirus worldwide.
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2021-03-19 04:35
This spring equinox/Ostara blessing invites you to align yourself with this celebration of new life & growth.
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2021-03-16 14:23
March 16 marks one year in lockdown here in the UK. I offer a few words of reflection on this un-asked-for anniversary.
The post A prayer marking one year in lockdown appeared first on Holly… Read More
2021-03-12 11:15
Words of courage for anyone setting out on a new project, journey or commitment.
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2021-03-11 15:13
New cute name, same cute blog! I’m thrilled to welcome you to my new website, hollyofthewoods.com. If you searched for The Religion Beat Blog, you will have been automatically redirect… Read More
2021-03-03 11:19
We all carry burdens that others can't see. Sometimes, we don't even know we are holding them ourselves. Here's an invitation to lay down the heavy things.
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