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28/10/2026

It's my birthday this week, my second without Dad. The silence of my phone first thing that morning is already hurting. Dad would always ring to catch you early, before the day had started. He wouldn't say hello just launch into a raucous rendition of La breithe shona duit. If mam joined in behind him he would start to harmonise. My whole body would beam. Nothing else would be said. Just "I love yous" exchanged and he would be gone about his day.

My grief is uncomplicated. I didn't decide that, someone said it to me and they were right. My Dad had lived to a good age of 85. I always believed he would go well into his 90's mind you. He had been relatively well throughout. When Dad passed there was nothing left unsaid, no unfinished business, no regrets. He left knowing just how loved he was, and we were in no doubt of his love for us. He was ready, there was no fear or resistance from him. He was sure he was going into the arms of his God, whom he had followed his whole life. He slipped away peacefully and for all of that, I will be forever grateful.

From the moment my grief was described as uncomplicated, I started believeing that it was something that should stop hurting. I should just get over it. There were no layers of complexity that need to be worked through and somehow reconciled. It was not, by society's standards, traumatic, tragic or shocking and yet, to my body, nervous system, heart and soul it is all of that.

So now and I think forever more, I will get moments where I suddenly feel my throat constrict, eyes burn, stomach drop & heart shatter at the sheer pain of it. I never questioned loving him for so long so why am I questioning the lingering pain of the loss? How could it be any other way? Having him forever is all that I want, so how could anything less than that be acceptable?

To everyone that has had layers of complexity added to your loss, I am so sorry. To anyone who is as lucky as me to be navigating uncomplicated grief, I see you. I see your inability to accept that life must go on without them. I see and feel the depth of it all. It's valid, so so valid and it always will be
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24/10/2026

"I have been hanging on by a thread recently AND I am so in love with my life". I spoke these words to my friend the other day. I was feeling hopeless, close to despair at the suffering, isolation and harm that seemed to be all around me as I walk around Dublin and in what I am witnessing in the wider world. When did we become so divided? When did hate and toxicity become so widely accepted? The grief of it all is suffocating.

At the same time love of life was overwhelming me, also bringing me to tears at times. I sit and marinate in the vastness of the sky, the feel of the gentle touch of the breeze on my skin, the kaleidescope of colour in the changing leaves, even for five minutes. I hold and share deep vulnerability in my work, with neighbours, with friends, all with such care. The gratitude for it all is so life giving.

This is what it is all about! Life! Bodies that can hold the multitudes. Bodies that can respond. Bodies that can imagine. Bodies that can refuse. Bodies that can love.

The light is fading and like the trees we are being invited to draw some energy inwards now. Allow what is complete to fall away, to compost, to give life to what is being seeded.

This is what our space for Croí 's Anam is inviting you to do. To rest, to feel care, to connect. This is a container of slow, quiet, contemplative being. Maybe when we feel most like retreating to the shadows is the time when we most need to be together with intention. Let us gather, let us hold grief in one hand and gratitide in the other. Let us be stretched large by them.

Bigí linn ❤️

Croí 's Anam Gathering
Sunday 22nd November - 1pm-4pm
Bective Mill on the banks of the mighty Boyne
Optional sauna and dip afterwards

DM either myself or mo chara Jacqueline Kelly to grab your space

13/10/2026

I wanted to put out a friendly reminder that I am still here guiding and supporting people through Pilates practice 🥰

Pilates is so much more than exercise it is a way of moving through your day. Regular and consistent practice helps bring more ease to how you move. It will also build strength, improve your flexibility, mobility, balance and coordination.

For me, one of my favourite things about practicing Pilates is how it brings me back to presence within my body. Joesph Pilates said that "it is the complete coordination of mind, body and spirit". It is an opportunity to slow down and be really intentional with our movement. When we practice all of this in a class, it makes it easier to access it and allow it to inform how we move through the world.

Classes are suitable for absolute beginners with options offered to make it more challenging for those that are more practiced. I would so love to see you on the mat

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10/10/2026

From Ireland to Palestine occupation is a crime!

Why are we still marching? Are we causing much disruption? Not really. Are we reaching the decision makers, probably not. They don't care. So why bother?

To connect to each other and to Palestinians. They see us and they are reassured that we haven't forgotten them and we are fighting for them every single day.

To use our bodies to stand, march, shout and rage against these systems that comtinue to harm all of us.

To resource and refuel our weary hearts. To be surrounded by palsforpalestine_ireland reminds me that I am not alone in my heartbreak and also not alone in my refusal to look away.

Saoirse don Phalaistín
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14/06/2026

A really gorgeous way to start the day. Lough Lene is an incredibly special spot with a magical energy ✨️

Fluid bodies being held by a fluid body. What a gift to be alive and get to experience this.

Hopefully we'll do it again next month

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11/06/2026

Some thoughts having spent some time listening.
Writing to try and process what I am witnessing, the cruelty, the hypocrisy, the hate, the blind trust that people are putting in social media conent.

I refuse to accept that this is just how things are. To know that people who have come here for safety and instead are living in fear of my people, is heartbreaking.

Sending grá mór to anyone that is feeling unsafe or hopeless or heartbroken or all of that and more.

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09/06/2026

Please share 🙏🏻❤️

Reiki is such a gift. It offers the opportunity to pause, to take a moment to feel held and cared for. In this space we have the chance to really come back to ourselves and feel into our own intuition or guidance. Reiki can really help us in becoming unstuck and to move what might feel stagnant. It can leave us feeling more rooted and steady.

Send me a message if you would like to come for a session. I feel really lucky to get to facilitate this space for people.

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08/06/2026

Please share 🙏🏻

These are spaces that I would love you to step into. You are so welcome, just send me a message to get booked in or if you have any questions
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07/06/2026

A few years ago, around covid times, I put up a post to say I was going to the magical Lough Lene to swim under the full moon and would love if anyone else fancied joining me. What followed was magical evening, where a whole load of wild women arrived. I couldn't belive my eyes as more and more arrived.

Some women jumped straight in from the wooden jetty, often holding hands with someone they had just met. Others were more cautious climbing down the ladder. Some of them gingerly dipped their toes in and some just stood at the lakeside taking it all in. There was laughter, squealing, chatter, singing and maybe even a bit of howling. Back at the car park boots were opened, flasks and treats were passed around. It was community. It was connection. It was pure draoicht.

A few more full moons were spent like this, together. Then a few of us started to head to the coast on Sunday mornings but as post pandemic life sped up again and connection seemed to become more challenging (weirdly) these swims became an annual event on Christmas Eve.

I have been remembering these special, shared experiences and dreaming about what it might be like to do it all again. When I picture what it, I feel so much hope and happiness. And so, we are getting the gang back together and we would so love for you to join us. Whether you are a seasoned swimmer, a toe dipper or just want the tea, treats and chats we want to see you. We can meet somewhere and carpool or if a little bit of solo time is what you also before then come amd meet us there.

Just send a message if you want to come and have any questions

Let's gather, let's connect. Bring your friends, bring you kids, bring your dogs.

Sunday 14th June
Morning time

Bigí linn
♥️

20/05/2026

Everyone welcome! These classes are a wonderful way to build strength, improve flexibility and mobility, balance, coordination and so much more. Time to be really present with your body and remember how incredible it is. All in a welcoming, friendly and supportive atmosphere

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