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Tea or Books? – Stuck in a BookTea or Books? #98: Nature Writing (yes or no) and Favourite Women Prize WinnersNature writing and some favourite novels by prizewinning women – welcome to episode 98!
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As mentioned in the podcast – we’d love to hear your questions as we gear up for our hundredth episode. Just email teaorbooks@gmail.com, or put your questions in the comments to this post.
In the first half of the episode, we decide whether or not we like nature writing. In the second half, we have postponed our discussion of The Crowded Street by Winifred Holtby and Brook Evans by Susan Glaspell – instead, Rachel and I bot...
2021-09-1400 min
Tea or Books?Tea or Books? #98: Nature Writing (yes or no) and Favourite Women Prize WinnersNature writing and some favourite novels by prizewinning women – welcome to episode 98!
https://www.stuckinabook.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/tea-or-books-episode-98.mp3
As mentioned in the podcast – we’d love to hear your questions as we gear up for our hundredth episode. Just email teaorbooks@gmail.com, or put your questions in the comments to this post.
In the first half of the episode, we decide whether or not we like nature writing. In the second half, we have postponed our discussion of The Crowded Street by Winifred Holtby and Brook Evans by Susan Glaspell – instead, Rachel and I bot...
2021-09-1400 min
Time for TranquilityA Heart MeditationHeart Meditation - using rose quartz.
DISCLAIMER: The techniques and suggestions presented in these materials are not intended as a substitute for proper medical attention or treatment. Consult you physician before beginning any new exercise program. If you experience any pain, discomfort or dizziness, please listen to your body, adjust the posture or stop the practice. We encourage you always to take care when determining your ability to do the exercises offered in these materials, particularly if you have an injury or condition. There are certain limitations in yoga for women who are pregnant or menstruating – please see...
2020-07-0309 min
Time for TranquilityTaking a nice walk with your favourite animalAnimals mirror human behaviour, without judgement. You can pick any animal, you just need to close your eyes and picture them!
DISCLAIMER: The techniques and suggestions presented in these materials are not intended as a substitute for proper medical attention or treatment. Consult you physician before beginning any new exercise program. If you experience any pain, discomfort or dizziness, please listen to your body, adjust the posture or stop the practice. We encourage you always to take care when determining your ability to do the exercises offered in these materials, particularly if you have an injury or c...
2020-06-2308 min
Time for TranquilityThe Power of Visualising Crystalstaking a visualisation journey suing crystals. You don't need to have the crystals with you, it's as powerful just visualising them.
DISCLAIMER: The techniques and suggestions presented in these materials are not intended as a substitute for proper medical attention or treatment. Consult you physician before beginning any new exercise program. If you experience any pain, discomfort or dizziness, please listen to your body, adjust the posture or stop the practice. We encourage you always to take care when determining your ability to do the exercises offered in these materials, particularly if you have an injury or...
2020-06-2312 min
Time for TranquilityA journey through the compass points for World Meditation Dayjoin me on a journey through the compass points and their meanings. This was recorded on World Meditation Day.
DISCLAIMER: The techniques and suggestions presented in these materials are not intended as a substitute for proper medical attention or treatment. Consult you physician before beginning any new exercise program. If you experience any pain, discomfort or dizziness, please listen to your body, adjust the posture or stop the practice. We encourage you always to take care when determining your ability to do the exercises offered in these materials, particularly if you have an injury or condition. There...
2020-06-2308 min
Time for TranquilityDo you look after your Inner Child?Fun Inner child meditation - do you ever do anything fun for your inner child?
DISCLAIMER: The techniques and suggestions presented in these materials are not intended as a substitute for proper medical attention or treatment. Consult you physician before beginning any new exercise program. If you experience any pain, discomfort or dizziness, please listen to your body, adjust the posture or stop the practice. We encourage you always to take care when determining your ability to do the exercises offered in these materials, particularly if you have an injury or condition. There are certain limitations in y...
2020-06-2204 min
Time for TranquilityLet's revisit a happy memoryHappy memories. We are going to pick a specific happy memory and go back and revisit it.
DISCLAIMER: The techniques and suggestions presented in these materials are not intended as a substitute for proper medical attention or treatment. Consult you physician before beginning any new exercise program. If you experience any pain, discomfort or dizziness, please listen to your body, adjust the posture or stop the practice. We encourage you always to take care when determining your ability to do the exercises offered in these materials, particularly if you have an injury or condition. There are certain l...
2020-06-2212 min
Time for TranquilityAre you blocking yourself with Creativity?Creativity - people say they have blocks, this meditation will help you unblock your thoughts that you can't be creative. It was recorded before I ran my Zen Time online retreat with Caroline Prout.
If you want to attend any of my retreats, head over to my website and they are all there. As soon as the Government allow I will be running in person retreats again.
DISCLAIMER: The techniques and suggestions presented in these materials are not intended as a substitute for proper medical attention or treatment. Consult you physician before beginning any new ex...
2020-06-2206 min
Time for TranquilityElementsas part of my month of meditations this one is entitled Elements, earth, air, fire and water. A meditation using the readings of Glennie Kindred
DISCLAIMER: The techniques and suggestions presented in these materials are not intended as a substitute for proper medical attention or treatment. Consult you physician before beginning any new exercise program. If you experience any pain, discomfort or dizziness, please listen to your body, adjust the posture or stop the practice. We encourage you always to take care when determining your ability to do the exercises offered in these materials, particularly if you ha...
2020-06-1910 min
Time for TranquilityOcean Breath MeditationToday is about working through some breaths. Think of your breath as waves on the beach!
DISCLAIMER: The techniques and suggestions presented in these materials are not intended as a substitute for proper medical attention or treatment. Consult you physician before beginning any new exercise program. If you experience any pain, discomfort or dizziness, please listen to your body, adjust the posture or stop the practice. We encourage you always to take care when determining your ability to do the exercises offered in these materials, particularly if you have an injury or condition. There are certain limitations i...
2020-06-1907 min
Time for TranquilityWhat is Self Care?Self care--- what is it? I think it's something that makes you forget about everything else...it can be whatever you enjoy that makes you forget about everything for a short while and makes your mind feel free. That's my interpretation of it.
DISCLAIMER: The techniques and suggestions presented in these materials are not intended as a substitute for proper medical attention or treatment. Consult you physician before beginning any new exercise program. If you experience any pain, discomfort or dizziness, please listen to your body, adjust the posture or stop the practice. We encourage you always t...
2020-06-1909 min
Time for TranquilityThe Metta Kindness PrayerConnection and manifestation, through the Metta Kindness prayer.
DISCLAIMER: The techniques and suggestions presented in these materials are not intended as a substitute for proper medical attention or treatment. Consult you physician before beginning any new exercise program. If you experience any pain, discomfort or dizziness, please listen to your body, adjust the posture or stop the practice. We encourage you always to take care when determining your ability to do the exercises offered in these materials, particularly if you have an injury or condition. There are certain limitations in yoga for women who are pregnant or...
2020-06-1908 min
Time for TranquilityResource and Recharge MeditationI originally did this meditation on my Facebook Page so apologies for the comments that refer to an event that happened and saying Hi to a couple of lovely ladies that joined me.
DISCLAIMER: The techniques and suggestions presented in these materials are not intended as a substitute for proper medical attention or treatment. Consult you physician before beginning any new exercise program. If you experience any pain, discomfort or dizziness, please listen to your body, adjust the posture or stop the practice. We encourage you always to take care when determining your ability to do the e...
2020-06-1707 min
Time for TranquilityThe Flower Moon MeditationFull moon observations, releasing what we no longer need, and looking forward, manifesting as many things as you want during the meditation. The flower moon represents releasing and re growth - this meditation is specific to the May New Moon.
DISCLAIMER: The techniques and suggestions presented in these materials are not intended as a substitute for proper medical attention or treatment. Consult you physician before beginning any new exercise program. If you experience any pain, discomfort or dizziness, please listen to your body, adjust the posture or stop the practice. We encourage you always to take care w...
2020-06-1707 min
Manx Radio's PraiseCHRISTMAS PRAISE - 25 DECEMBER 2019A traditional celebration of the Birth of Jesus in Bible verses, poetry and some of the most beautiful carols and seasonal music. In the space of one hour you will hear :
Once in Royal David's City (The Choirboys)
Bible Reading - Isaiah Ch9 Vs 1-7 read by David Suchet
For Unto Us Child Is Born (from Handel's Messiah, performed by the Glasgow Festival Chorus and Orchestra
Bible Reading - Isaiah Ch9 11 Vs 1-9 read by David Suchet
Unto Us Is Born A Son (Huddersfield Choral Society)
Bible Reading - Luke Chapter 1 - The Annunciation - read by David Suchet
The...
2019-12-2959 min
Midlife & Beyond with Jo BlackwellCareer Change in Midlife with Susan RoyleSusan Royle moved away from her successful career in the city after a gradual realisation that life in the corporate world was no longer fulfilling for her. In this episode, Sue describes how she made the leap into self employment and why she is now experiencing more happiness despite having a lower income. Find out more about Sue's Retreats here: Harmonisation Retreats About this Podcast. Like all transitions, midlife can be messy and sad and glorious all at once, leaving many midlife women feeling rather alone and somewhat invisible. But what does this transition w...
2019-07-3016 minMidlife & Beyond with Jo BlackwellCareer Change in Midlife with Susan RoyleSusan Royle moved away from her successful career in the city after a gradual realisation that life in the corporate world was no longer fulfilling for her. In this episode, Sue describes how she made the leap into self employment and why she is now experiencing more happiness despite having a lower income. Find out more about Sue's Retreats here: Harmonisation Retreats About this Podcast. Like all transitions, midlife can be messy and sad and glorious all at once, leaving many midlife women feeling rather alone and somewhat invisible. But what does this transition w...
2019-07-3016 min