what a lovely and generous idea darling. I can feel the depth of generosity and openness behind you words and you offering here as I read them ❤️ it is a lovely thing to witness that aliveness of heart in another woman xxx also just love that you've thrown it out there as a 'Salon' - I was just saying to a friend the other day that we need to go back to the Salons of the old days where people used to sit around sharing thoughts, ideas, poems, visions....🙌🏻
oh how lovely. it always makes me so happy when someone tells me they’ve listened to one of my meditations in that tender, quiet, space of their own home…I remember a few years ago a woman messaged me to say that she often sat with her mum and they listened to my meditations together - so sweet! and yes let’s chat, I thought it might be nice if I could open one of your mulchy/dark morning gatherings with a short meditation. To support people to sink into their bodies and hearts, before they let the creative work pour out… xxx
great Genevieve. this one will be recorded, but I like the idea of mixing up the start times so that different people can join, so thanks for that idea :-)
it occurred to me today that your time in Germany may have had an impact on the idea of Stillness - since Stille is not the same as Silence (as in that Christmas carol) - would love to talk more about this if you feel like it. I haven't been back to Berlin since the Wall came down!
I would really love to talk to you about this Angela, yes! It had not occurred to me, and I have thought about it so much since you wrote this note. Let me know how you’d like to keep talking?
Gosh, Berlin now and before the wall, that would be a big change to witness if you returned now, eh? It changed so much even in the 8 years I was there 2009-2017
how wonderful! i would love to keep talking - perhaps a Zoom? i have no clue how to navigate Substack with messages like this, i assume everybody and their auntie can see these messages? you have my email address, perhaps we could use that to arrange something, or just keep talking. and - is there a Guide to Substack that you can recommend? Not just how to set up my own, but also how communication with others works, privacy etc?
Oooh, and I got it wrong - you actually 'got' me with your feathered-nest pic and simile, a good while before the mid-life series. That was the very first time I came across you and I was reminded of it when your welcome email popped through! Keep writing in your beautiful way and sharing with the rest of us. Fingers-crossed bob(?) is everything you hoped for x
This is a brilliant idea 😍 Hoping I can come for the first half before my smallest’s bedtime. I somehow missed that Self Esteem’s new album was out so thank you for linking it - I spent a joyous commute to work yesterday blasting it in the car!
Feel free to drop in whenever you can if it works Ellen 😊 I’ve never heard of her before, totally obsessed now… she’s playing on Dublin in September, might see if I can go!
Great idea Layla- I can't make this one (as I am hosting for Mari that night), but would come along again if you decided to take them forward. I've been hosting Salons for nearly 15 years, and they are powerful formats for gathering and deep connection.
I’m hoping to do again, there seems to be lots of interest! I’ve never hosted anything like this, so all tips welcome ☺️ just went with the energy of the idea! x
It’s so tricky to find a time for all! You can also drop in half way, & I think I’ll offer alternative times on coming months so we can all dip in at time that suits x
what a lovely and generous idea darling. I can feel the depth of generosity and openness behind you words and you offering here as I read them ❤️ it is a lovely thing to witness that aliveness of heart in another woman xxx also just love that you've thrown it out there as a 'Salon' - I was just saying to a friend the other day that we need to go back to the Salons of the old days where people used to sit around sharing thoughts, ideas, poems, visions....🙌🏻
this is exactly what it is - I love this old salon idea, too.
and I listened to your meditation early early this morning Jodi, gorgeous. i'll be in touch x
oh how lovely. it always makes me so happy when someone tells me they’ve listened to one of my meditations in that tender, quiet, space of their own home…I remember a few years ago a woman messaged me to say that she often sat with her mum and they listened to my meditations together - so sweet! and yes let’s chat, I thought it might be nice if I could open one of your mulchy/dark morning gatherings with a short meditation. To support people to sink into their bodies and hearts, before they let the creative work pour out… xxx
this sounds so divine, would love to join if it ever becomes a daytime session x
great Genevieve. this one will be recorded, but I like the idea of mixing up the start times so that different people can join, so thanks for that idea :-)
it occurred to me today that your time in Germany may have had an impact on the idea of Stillness - since Stille is not the same as Silence (as in that Christmas carol) - would love to talk more about this if you feel like it. I haven't been back to Berlin since the Wall came down!
I would really love to talk to you about this Angela, yes! It had not occurred to me, and I have thought about it so much since you wrote this note. Let me know how you’d like to keep talking?
Gosh, Berlin now and before the wall, that would be a big change to witness if you returned now, eh? It changed so much even in the 8 years I was there 2009-2017
how wonderful! i would love to keep talking - perhaps a Zoom? i have no clue how to navigate Substack with messages like this, i assume everybody and their auntie can see these messages? you have my email address, perhaps we could use that to arrange something, or just keep talking. and - is there a Guide to Substack that you can recommend? Not just how to set up my own, but also how communication with others works, privacy etc?
hi layla - it seems that i need a passcode in order to come to the meeting, the link alone is not enough - could you send it, please?
not sure why you should need this as passcode is turned off, but try this 281325
eeps give me 2 Angela!
Oooh, and I got it wrong - you actually 'got' me with your feathered-nest pic and simile, a good while before the mid-life series. That was the very first time I came across you and I was reminded of it when your welcome email popped through! Keep writing in your beautiful way and sharing with the rest of us. Fingers-crossed bob(?) is everything you hoped for x
This is a brilliant idea 😍 Hoping I can come for the first half before my smallest’s bedtime. I somehow missed that Self Esteem’s new album was out so thank you for linking it - I spent a joyous commute to work yesterday blasting it in the car!
Feel free to drop in whenever you can if it works Ellen 😊 I’ve never heard of her before, totally obsessed now… she’s playing on Dublin in September, might see if I can go!
Ooh she’s playing Newcastle that month too! I might do the same…
This sounds so wonderful Layla! I am attending a Cacao Ceremony that evening, but if you hold this space again I would love to join 💜
There’ll be a recording and also I hope that they will continue, too xxx
I love love this idea! I can't make the one in May but hope they continue!
I hope soon too Joanna, will keep you posted 🙌🙌
Great idea Layla- I can't make this one (as I am hosting for Mari that night), but would come along again if you decided to take them forward. I've been hosting Salons for nearly 15 years, and they are powerful formats for gathering and deep connection.
I’m hoping to do again, there seems to be lots of interest! I’ve never hosted anything like this, so all tips welcome ☺️ just went with the energy of the idea! x
Looking forward to mulching with you ♥️
Love this - mulching together ☺️
Hey darling, this sounds absolutely fab!
Yay! I’m excited 😊
totally brilliant idea Layla, I'll be there xx
Yay! 🙌
Such a beautiful idea! Hopefully my small ones will be asleep by that time! Xx
It’s so tricky to find a time for all! You can also drop in half way, & I think I’ll offer alternative times on coming months so we can all dip in at time that suits x
Sounds wonderful. X
I’m there! Looking forward to all those ideas
Brilliant ☺️
It's a beautiful, nourishing ecosystem here on SS isn't it Layla.
I love the idea of a mulching session as part of that.
Great musical tip too - that is a fab song by Self Esteem whom I've not heard of before but will now be investigating, so thank you xx
An ecosystem. Yes that’s it ☺️
I’m new to Self Esteem also, but her whole album is just fab. Best played very loud, whilst driving somewhere maybe !
(I realised I had pulled up outside the school gates with the chorus ‘I am not your mother’ blasting full pelt and the windows down 🤣)
This sounds wonderful! I love this feeling of sharing and warmth, growing together! Thanks so much Layla, really looking forward to it 🙏🏾
yay! I’m really looking forward to hearing each other’s voices x