Get on and Shine with Holly Honeychurch
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30 Days of Affirmations.
Day 20. Where’s my focus?
- I live a privileged life
- I have the freedom of choice
- My energy creates my reality. What I focus on I will manifest.
Bonus ~ I am wild with ideas
30 Days of Affirmations.
Day 19. Glass half full rather than half empty.
- Every day I look and feel younger than the day before
- I grow more beautiful and luminous day by day
- I choose to shine rather than moan
- I am superior to negative thoughts and low actions.
8yrs ago today
Woke up after a little cat nap, looked in the mirror and realised I was looking (bed head) and moving like the scary robot lady from Superman 3. She was freaky eh? My younger self was always terrified of her (but I could never look away when the scene was upon me : )
30 Days of Affirmations.
Day 18. Taking positive control of life.
- I alone am in control of myself and everything I choose to think, feel, say and do
- I am a positive influence on the world
- Happiness is a choice, and today I choose to be happy
Best Techno set I’ve ever heard. Inhalt der Nacht @ Reaktor, 2019. Funky, heavy, fast, transcending only just begin to cover it. Prepare for obliteration.
Meet Mike the Magpie. Your saucepans are no longer safe.
30 Days of Affirmations.
Day 17. POWer of thought.
- I open myself to the wisdom of the universe
- I banish the fear that blocks out my light
- I am enveloped in love
I woke this morning, angry and fierce, after dreaming of the past. Negative thoughts spiralled, drama and sadness swirled inside, then my neck popped and pain started…and in that split second, I saw what was happening, calmed myself and the pain went away. I chose peace.
Last night was a beautiful thing. Through the ice mist and multi-coloured light layers, the music pounded on, and we all dug deep to keep up with the amazingly hypnotic techno D.Dan had to offer. I had a bit of a Matrix moment when some creep tried to hug me unannounced and my natural instincts kicked in pushing him away kung-fu style in distaste. 20 years ago I would have let him hug me, feeling embarrassed and awkward, I’m not like that anymore.
The mixture of techno and tiredness made for some interesting facial expressions and dance moves. I luckily found a natural rhythm, calling on the belly dance moves I’d learnt a while back. The music helps me experiment with different parts of my body, to figure out how to hone in on the bits I don’t often pay attention to (core muscles and being able to lift my legs high for instance). The relaxed, trance like state I was in meant I pushed through barriers and boundaries and found my 3rd/4th/5th wind. 2 Snickers bars, a couple of Pro Plus and a Coke were bonuses also : )
The club had a considered speaker system and being an intimate venue, it meant I was never far away from the treble and bass. I was able to appreciate the nuances in the music, hearing the subtleties of the producers creations. The ethereal and uplifting melodies forever drove me on.
I feel so grateful to have made a couple of new friends too. We met in the queue, at another club night and it was fab to meet them again. Meeting over the love of a shared musical experience is super special. And, I had a psychic moment early on in the night when, dancing solo, the two of them popped into my head out of nowhere and then a second later they walked passed waving at me. It was a sweet sign and we got chatting afterwards and even walked some of the way home through the city, before saying goodbye.
We talked about how much we needed these club nights to survive this intense world. It’s funny, because to many these club nights themselves are super intense, but for the three of us they represent a time to feel free and at one with the music and our bodies. Being able to let go, leave all our fears behind and simply stomp to the beat of the drum is medicine for our souls.
I picked up a rental bike and cycled along a gorgeous river path, cycling under a huge bridge where I heard the singsong of wrens in the early morning mist. Finally, there was a 20 mins walk home, which did take me an age because my foot was stiff and painful and I was tired by then (5:30am) but I persevered (like a tortoise) because all the way home the dawn chorus kept me company and my goodness, did I listen to an orchestra of birds this morning! Expect some more harp pieces with these dawn samples soon. I can’t think of a more magical way to celebrate their magical melodies.
I reached my front door carrying my coat, rosy cheeked, in a summer top. It might have been 0 degrees out, but the night of dance warmed my heart so, that I could have powered the whole street’s heating with my happy, healthy energy.
30 Days of Affirmations.
Day 16. Surrender.
- I surrender all expectations
- I trust in divine timing
- I let go of everything that no longer serves me
The Castle is a rich, charismatic cosmic harp piece with softness and drama. There are beautifully serene moments, much sparkle and a little romance. Plus some resonant bass. I imagine these harmonies soaring around a majestic castle, echoing through its halls for all to hear.
Have you experienced dogs being ninjas?
Looked after a labrador once, turned my back for a second and a wrapped chocolate ornament had discreetly disappeared off the high kitchen counter. Lab was back in her bed looking like butter wouldn’t melt 😬 I even wondered if I was imagining the whole thing. Then tiny bits of foil started appearing. What a giant stealth monkey.
My sister’s dog climbed a tall bookcase (she was a 17yr old terrier), determined to reach the homemade Christmas fudge. She succeeded and ate it all. The humans only realised when someone was holding the dog and she started projectiling….luckily I wasn’t there for that one. 😅
In today’s Doggy Farm Trips, they reminisce about ninja dog experiences.
30 Days of Affirmations.
Day 15. Peace & Positivity.
- I welcome miracles into my life
- I allow myself to feel complete peace and serenity right now
- I attract calm and loving people into my life
30 Days of Affirmations.
Day 14. Where is your attention?
- I focus on what I want
- Other people do not control my emotions; I do
- I put my energy into thoughts that heal me
Fancy hearing some beautifully sweet early morning robin song? Over on Late Nite Harp I’ve released a new little piece celebrating their glorious sound. Here’s Song of Robin Red Breast.
30 Days of Affirmations.
Day 13. Gratitude.
- I am thankful I am nourished each day
- I appreciate everything I have in my life
- I partner with peace today, and I do this through the power of keeping a grateful heart
Bonus ~ I am grateful I got to eat cookies for breakfast
Snowy White Night is magical and mystical. A perfect lullaby for a cold, crisp evening as the snow falls. I love the winter for its clear nights and bright stars. I love the sensation of fuzziness up my nose as I breathe in freezing air. It makes me dizzy with delight.
30 Days of Affirmations.
Day 12. Celebrating creative gifts.
- I open my heart to the richness of my musical adventure
- Creative expression lifts my life to new heights
- I tap into the universal flow and let creativity carry me away
I found myself in an unusual position during my night out last Friday. I’d never been to the venue before, a converted warehouse with a cool, slightly chaotic, urban vibe. I didn’t know what to expect.
I got questioned (bouncer: ‘where’ve you come from love? me: home) and patted down, as swarms of young people jostled around me, eager for entry. There was perfume in the air and naughtiness in the ether. A gang of lads managed to sneak in beside me, dodging the ticket barrier. It felt a little unorganised but I went with it.
Inside, I was presented with a huge, long warehouse hanger, misty and dark except for colourful lights that lit up the scene and seeped into the space. A big crowd of people (kind of dancing) thronged before me as heavy beats drove on. I couldn’t see the DJ, so dense was the misty atmosphere. I was confused by the layout, nothing made sense, eventually I figured it out but I felt my energy was quite drained. I knew the music would get more uplifting as the night went on so I bided my time and decided to sit down for a while.
Here comes my unusual position - there wasn’t a single place to sit down, other than the floor. Not one chair or sofa. Not one little perch. It dawned on me, how reliant I was on being able to sit down whenever I needed to. I’m elated to dance with all my heart and soul, so long as I can rest my feet when they start feeling weird and painful. The idea of standing for 4 hrs started to freak me out.
I kept searching for a while then I asked a steward. He said there was nowhere to sit and he couldn’t help me, even after I said I was a disabled clubber. I felt lost. I go to these events to help my body get stronger, I go for exercise as moving feels easy when the music is pumping out, but I can always choose when to sit down. I used the walls - I’m great at leaning - they helped for a while but it wasn’t enough. I sat on the floor, but drunk people started to congregate and I didn’t want to get trodden on.
I felt overwhelmed. I eventually went to another steward towards the back and asked her if I could just sit down on a tiny ledge I had spotted by the side of her. She said no. So I mustered up my courage again, and pointed out (as hard as it is to face) that I was a disabled clubber and came clubbing anyway but now I needed to sit down. She immediately went out of her way to find a chair for me hooray! All I needed was 20 minutes and my feet were recharged. She told me if I needed it again (I did), just to ask and she’d bring it out. It was a relief.
The last two DJs, Aisha and Trym were reeeaally fab. Ethereal, melodic, unique, banging - they are my two favourite DJs for hard, fast, uplifting techno. I was smiling so brightly as amazing song after amazing song came on. Music from my past, music from my present. I flew up to a superduper happy place and it was brill.
The lady who helped me was my Chair Faerie and I appreciate her so much. She listened to me. She heard me. She made me feel safe. In not being able to find a seat, I (again) had to come to terms with the fact that I’m different and sometimes need more help. I was forced to announce it to someone and that’s hard.
But by asking, I gratefully received and danced sitting down, like a (disabled) demon until my legs were able, once again.
Here’s a classic Limmy sketch. He’s a unique Glaswegian comedian, who helped me slowly figure out the accent and laugh at the same time.
