We had, finally, booked into our hotels and headed back into Whitby to join the rest of the party for dinner. Arriving early, there was time to wander the darkened
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Keys of Heaven (3): the synchronicity of kindness ~ Steve TanhamKeys of Heaven (3): the synchronicity of kindness ~ Steve Tanham
There’s a certain ‘presence’ about kindness. Like the spiritual – or, more likely, as a part of it – the act of unexpected kindness drops into our lives like a
Whitby Weekend: A Coastline of GhostsWhitby Weekend: A Coastline of Ghosts
It felt odd driving down the steep hill to Runswick Bay. I had walked down… and back up… that hill so many times before, equipped with a bucket and spade
Whitby Weekend: Mysteries in stoneWhitby Weekend: Mysteries in stone
It seems rather unfair to call the displayed Viking and medieval stones ‘the best bit’ of St Oswald’s church in Lythe, but in terms of excitement… and for me, at
Whitby Weekend: Inside the church at Lythe…Whitby Weekend: Inside the church at Lythe…
Stuart and I had been to Lythe before, some years ago, early in our travels, sent to the little church by a friend. The church is dedicated to St Oswald,
Whitby weekend: First stop, LytheWhitby weekend: First stop, Lythe
Several years ago, Stuart and I braved the bitter, biting winds of January to visit the Church of St Oswald at Lythe. There were, a friend had told us, stones…carved
Whitby weekend: Making soul cakes?Whitby weekend: Making soul cakes?
There is more to a Silent Eye workshop than a simple wander in the landscape, but although the shape of the weekend may be carefully crafted, much of what happens
Let go… G. Michael VaseyLet go… G. Michael Vasey
Gary continues to share his experiences on the recent weekend workshop in North Yorkshire: The last time I visited Whitby Abbey I was a boy. I recall little of it.
Like a Heartbeat ~ G. Michael VaseyLike a Heartbeat ~ G. Michael Vasey
Gary shares a moment from the recent workshop: This weekend, I attended the Silent Eye Keys of Heaven weekend workshop in the Whitby area of Yorkshire. Of this much more
Keys to Heaven: Planning…Keys to Heaven: Planning…
* Baldrick, famously, hatches cunning plans which always back-fire. * Dick Dastardly, equally famously, hatches devious plans which always back-fire, and he usually has to be saved from destruction by
A Prospect of Whitby (3) Touching the SunA Prospect of Whitby (3) Touching the Sun
There’s something ‘monumental’ about planning to be high on the vast moorlands of the North Yorkshire National Park at the end of the first week in December. Yet that is
RememberingRemembering
My mother was not quite seventeen when I was born. She and my father, just three years her senior, had married early as he had joined the army. They were
Standing on Plastic (1): eco-bricks and suburbiaStanding on Plastic (1): eco-bricks and suburbia
I’m standing on a plastic bottle, and, for once, I’m not trying to crush it for disposal so that it won’t fill up the bin–or even the recycling box. What
The Landscape that Teaches ~ Steve TanhamThe Landscape that Teaches ~ Steve Tanham
When we were creating the Silent Eye’s mentored correspondence course, we envisaged a three-year journey through a mental, emotional and spiritual landscape which would evolve as the Companion’s learning and
Finding the wayFinding the way
I stared at the page, knowing what I wanted to say, but unable to find a story, the right words, or some way to give form to the nebulous idea.
Facing Fear With The Silent Eye, Part 9 – Heights ~ Helen JonesFacing Fear With The Silent Eye, Part 9 – Heights ~ Helen Jones
Helen shares the final part of her journey with the Silent Eye in Derbyshire: I recently attended a workshop with The Silent Eye about Facing Our Fears, an extraordinary weekend
A Prospect of Whitby (2) Steps in TimeA Prospect of Whitby (2) Steps in Time
Good food is everywhere in Whitby. Even with our Collie dog in tow, we were able to find a wonderful and furry-friendly tearoom – Sherlocks in Flowergate. Forty minutes later
A Prospect of Whitby (1) The Abbey at the centre of timeA Prospect of Whitby (1) The Abbey at the centre of time
The title’s cheeky… Bram Stoker created Count Dracula of Transylvania and had him come ashore at Whitby in a ship named The Prospect of Whitby. We’ll not be talking much
From weeds to wildflowers…From weeds to wildflowers…
When my son’s old driveway was constructed, no-one thought to lay a weed membrane beneath it. Consequently, when a nice crop of weeds grew between the blocks I, as the
Facing Fear With The Silent Eye, Part 7 – Fear Itself ~ Helen JonesFacing Fear With The Silent Eye, Part 7 – Fear Itself ~ Helen Jones
More from Helen Jones on our visit to a rather special site… I recently attended a workshop with The Silent Eye about Facing Our Fears, an extraordinary weekend spent among
Facets…Facets…
‘Seek and you will find Ask and the door will open’ The heart knows the way All questions have an answer All destiny a purpose I wonder if anyone is
Facing Fear With The Silent Eye, Part 6 – Release ~ Helen JonesFacing Fear With The Silent Eye, Part 6 – Release ~ Helen Jones
Helen continues her journey through the sacred sites of Derbyshire… I recently attended a workshop with The Silent Eye about Facing Our Fears, an extraordinary weekend spent among the hills
The WhirlpoolThe Whirlpool
Underlying image by Gordon Johnson on Pixabay It begins with a feeling… A feeling that something has fallen: like a vital bridge being destroyed. As it develops, you sense the
Facing Fear With The Silent Eye, Part 5 – Failure ~ Helen JonesFacing Fear With The Silent Eye, Part 5 – Failure ~ Helen Jones
Helen continues her journey through Derbyshire with the Silent Eye: I recently attended a workshop with The Silent Eye about Facing Our Fears, an extraordinary weekend spent among the hills
Facing Fear With The Silent Eye, Part 4 – Life and Death ~ Helen JonesFacing Fear With The Silent Eye, Part 4 – Life and Death ~ Helen Jones
Helen Jones continues the tale of her weekend with The Silent Eye in Derbyshire… I recently attended a workshop with The Silent Eye about Facing Our Fears, an extraordinary weekend