Get on and Shine with Holly Honeychurch
I read an interview with Leigh Bardugo. I hadn’t heard of her before and saw she’s published many books and has a new Netflix series - Shadow and Bone. I liked the sound of it as I love dark, exotic, fantasy worlds with magical female protagonists. One episode in. I’m loving it.
Just bought a chocolate cake, didn’t bother slicing a piece off, got a couple of forks and delved into it whole. I’m living the dream people! After fantasising about this moment as a kid, I’ve just chomped freely on an entire chocolate cake. With my best friend. A perfect moment.
The Spring Queen is my new cosmic harp piece I’ve just released over on Late Nite Harp if anyone wants to go on a trippy, ethereal adventure before bedtime : )
Today the cats were out in full force. As my walk started, I thought I’d interrupted a meeting of witches and wizards after I met five cats down one lane alone. They weren’t friendly so I couldn’t get that confirmed but expected as much. After a while a semi friendly black cat allowed me a wee caress before settling down to do some business in the gutter (very conscientious I thought) - I also thought it was a good time to leave. I returned to my neighbourhood hoping for the friendliest cat in the world to be hanging out in its luscious green garden - we did a little squeak and out it popped! Bells ringing, fanfare all around, brushing up to us and wanting strokes. I love this catto! Feeling fulfilled, I headed for home only to notice another cat along the same street - a big, black cat, lying on a picnic bench, who did not take too much coaxing before it launched itself onto the low fence and was offering itself up for loving. This was by far the most amount of attention I’ve had all year from my favourite furry beasts. And I’m basking in the love. Long may it continue.
I’m a quiet, gentle activist for freedom and human rights. I’m not sure I’d be any good at actually being out there on the front line unless they needed a blubbering soul, overwhelmed with emotions at how beautiful a community can truly be. I’ll just be here in my kitchen, weeping with joy and happiness then. The Moment of Release.
Had a cool review from my latest track on Insight Timer just now. Someone wrote -
“Oh was this ever sweet. It was magical. At times it felt mysterious. And even sinister at times. But during the entire time, I was relaxed and under its spell. The droning sound was what I focused on and the harp sounds moved around inside me like little tiny butterflies flitting about. Going where they wanted. Bouncing and healing their way throughout my mind and body. This was enjoyable. Thanks for sharing this. 🙏🏻💗🥰. “
You can find the piece here.
How beautiful and grateful does this man look? It fills me with happiness knowing that he and his friends are free in Scotland now.
Good morning. Happy Friday! Here’s a short, peaceful guided meditation from Mooji - Seeing without eyes, knowing without mind.
I’m proud to live in a country where human rights, equality, standing up for justice and loving thy neighbour are top priorities. Today in Glasgow, an immigration police van was surrounded by locals and stopped from taking people away to who knows what horrors. On the important day of Eid, people stood together to help their neighbours. They succeeded. The people were freed! The new laws on immigration and deportation, controlled by Westminster - until Scotland becomes independent - are horrendous. England is getting more and more racist and I’m fed up with it. But today, the people won.
Power to the people, stick it to the man! I love you Scotland.
Today was another fun trip out on the train with sandwiches! I visited Dumbarton. I sat on a bench in the sunshine on the bank of the River Clyde. The tide rolled out, dogs frolicked on the shore with frisbees, the Dumbarton Rock stood tall in the distance. People were happy.
Feeling soothed by this sweetly, harmonic song. Hymn of Healing by Beautiful Chorus has a super peaceful energy about it.
I got a lovely message from the team at Insight Timer to say they are thrilled to announce my cosmic harp song Mermaids is being featured on their website and app today. How exciting! That means 500,000 people might listen to it woo! It’s a place full of healing and inspiration.
I’ve been taking some moments to watch (on repeat) this sphynx kitten/bat demon break an entire plate of cake in 5 seconds flat. Impressive work.
It’s 3:40am, I’m up and laughing at how LOUD the seagulls have just become out there on the rooftops above peoples’ sleeping heads while I’ve been conscientiously tiptoeing round like a tiny mouse. I don’t know why I bothered because they sound like tyrannosauruses out there.
Helensburgh has lots of lush nature and many unique stone houses. It felt special walking through the neighbourhood, especially with beautiful blossoms for company. I definitely felt windswept and alive. 😀🌬🍃🌸
I went on a trip to Helensburgh today. It felt expansive after the density of the city. The clouds were a treat and the weather very Scottish (hailing one moment, sunny the next). Managed to keep my fish and chips dry though hooray!
I love this as a concept. And I totally adore tulips. Their colours and sparkling petals brighten my day.
Sometimes I listen to the band Alcest. This song, Délivrance from their 2014 album Shelter has to be an all time favourite. It heavy, ethereal and spirals with strength up to some kind of bright heaven where I’m blown wide open by the sheer force and vitality of the music. Epic.
Easy peasy Mediterranean Fish Bake if you’re interested. T’was so yummy. And easy. My two fav words in cooking.
Just found a new DJ and I love her so much already. Miss Monique, a cute, smiley girl from Ukraine. She’s so smiley, it’s adorable. Looks like she loves what she does. This is a progressive/melodic house mix and it’s stunning. Absolutely gorgeous melodies and sounds. Dance on!
I’m not the greatest morning person. My body loves sleep. Today though, I was wide awake at 5:30am and thought what a blessing! Before my lizard had chance to get tired, I got up, got ready and got out into the city at dawn. Exquisite bird song awaited me as I roamed (it was more of a saunter actually) the streets, stopping to admire incredible 19th century architecture of Glasgow’s West End. Eventually the sun came up and I climbed up higher to greet its full golden light. My face felt warm, the air was sweet and the light sprinkling of frost melted away.