12.08.13

Once the monsoon storm has passed and with this being my retreat weekend, I begin today at the ‘Blue Diamond Cafe’. A vegetarian breakfast bar. Hill Tribe Coffee coming your way Simon Knee, yum!

I then cycle to Wat Umong Temple and Meditation Center. Today is Mother’s day in Thailand, in honor of the highly respected Queen Mother.

Today I sit within a tunnel, my feet pointing to the side, my hands to my heart, incense is lit and a light burns. I think of all you mums out there, what amazing and precious job that you do. I think of all of you for whom motherhood is tough right now for varying reasons, as well as all of the joy it brings. I think of all of us mums who hope to be. Of the older mother’s who seem to have crossed my path these last 8 months as if destined to give me wisdom and advice…..or cream puffs from the heart (tomorrows blog).

I think of Joan Mary Goodman, and thank her for dreaming of a little babe she called Helen. As I sit in a little hut on stilts, my feet bare and muddy, (as now is my behind), I realise I no longer feel the need to do a silent retreat, that I can make my own silent retreat, that my brain is learning to be still again all on its own.

I have just included some pictures, I hope you can feel the peace, the cool, the serenity. Today was my quiet day. Ssssshhhhhh!

Mum’s, you are amazing!

XxX