Brightwater Reiki

29/04/2026

BIRD WATCHING

At some point, throughout it all,
you will begin to watch the birds.

Your blindness to their splendour,
will seem suddenly absurd,
as though age is the key,
which unlocks their mighty majesty.

And as you watch the birds in wonder,
you will wonder,
how they knew all along,
that the point is in the freedom
and the why is in the song.

And all you believed, will suddenly feel wrong.

But that’s okay, the birds will then show you the way,

with their faith in flimsy wing and instinctive GPS,
their seasonal flow, the diligence in crafting nests.

Their zest,
for each sunrise - for life.
Their flow through storm and strife.

The birds see all
and from their soaring heights,
it is your life
that seems quite small.

Why care so much about control,
when surely we are all one whole
and if there must be striven goals,
could it be for sunlit souls?

At some point throughout it all,
you will begin to watch the birds,
my friends.

And nothing else will ever look
quite the same again.

Donna Ashworth

‘Birdwatching’

29/04/2026

Take a moment each day to truly observe the natural world unfolding around you. It's a continuous spectacle of marvels, often lost in the rush of our busy lives.
When we consciously connect with nature, our perspective shifts, revealing a deeper purpose in our own existence. We realize we are not isolated but integral threads in the vast, interconnected tapestry of life, where even the simplest moments gain profound significance.
The constant barrage of modern distractions can easily overshadow the quiet, consistent rhythm of life, but by intentionally shifting our focus back, by becoming present, we re-engage with this vital backdrop.
This conscious attention allows us to appreciate the subtle wonders and find renewed meaning in our connection to the earth ..

🖋️C.E. Coombes
🎨Jo Grundy

Serendipity Corner 🌸

10/04/2026

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"Breaking Through"

28/02/2026

Very slowly Spring sidles in.
She steps cautiously, as Winter
isn't quite done yet.
Maybe there will be one last finale.
She bides her time, not wanting
to steal the show.
She has lifted the sun slightly,
not that you would notice immediately,
but the extra light is almost tangible.
The blossom remains tight in
the bud, almost ready to pop.
The daffodils have followed the
arrival of the hardy snowdrops,
who had little fear of Winter.
They are getting ready for their
grand show in March.
To my delight the birds are returning
their cheerful chortling in unison.
And my heart is feeling lifted,
Almost, as if, I am ready to be born again.
I'm nearing the end of the tunnel ..
I'm bursting with anticipation
for the glorious entrance of Spring ..

🖋️C.E. Coombes
🎨 Jo Grundy

Serendipity Corner 🌼

23/02/2026

Some cats arrive like a lesson.
Some arrive like a comfort.
Some arrive and love you in a way that quietly changes who you are.

And sometimes… they are all three.

Whether they stay for a season or a lifetime, cats have a way of leaving something meaningful behind in us. A softer heart. A deeper patience. A kind of love that doesn’t need many words. 🌙🐾

12/02/2026

When the journey feels over, and all roads appear blocked, remember patience.
What seems like the end is often a bend in the road, a secret passage waiting to be discovered.
This new path was always there, simply hidden from view until you released the old one.
Like a caterpillar trapped within a cocoon, the struggle can be long and difficult, yet it is essential for transformation.
You just need to trust in this process, for when the moment arrives, clarity will break through into the light, revealing new journeys ahead.
The rhythm of life is a continuous cycle of growth and new beginnings.
New paths are waiting, promising experiences and insights ...

🖋️C.E. Coombes
🎨Lynn Ko

Serendipity Corner ✨

24/01/2026

Always remember ..

You are as fragile as a petal
And as hardy as a flower
in early Spring.
You are sensitive, yet resilient.
Throughout the coldest spells
and the deepest heartbreaks
you continue to bloom and grow.

Your aura is tinged with the
shades of the brightest rainbow.
You are a unique being that has
weathered hardship and grief
with such grace and dignity
And yet, here you are,
still standing, proud and strong.

You have learned to bend,
not break.
Times spent in the dark have
taught you to reach for the light
extending it to others,
who have struggled to find it.
You help to make the world
a brighter, more positive place.

Maybe no-one has ever told you,
So I'm telling you now ✨

🖋️ C.E. Coombes
🎨Credit to unknown artist

Serendipity Corner 🪻

24/01/2026

The Hare Queen

22/01/2026

22/01/2026

January arrives veiled,
as if the world has drawn a thin curtain
between itself and December's rush.

It lays its pale hand over the land
and asks everything to slow.

The forest thins to silver bones;
trees stand in patient rows;
their branches lift as if listening.

The snow does not fall so much as it gathers --
softly, steadily --
until the ground remembers
how to be still again.

A narrow path curves through the cold,
unsure of where it is going --
content to simply wander.

Small lives move softly, gently.

A hedgehog keeps low to the earth,
carrying the wisdom of rest.

Even the birds cross the sky without sound --
their wings stitching
quiet into the air.

A fox pauses -- her luminous copper fur is
warm and radiant against the cold crisp blue.

January is not empty;
it is spacious.

January holds a silence
that allows one to hear one's own heart again.

Nothing must bloom yet.

Survival is enough.

Beauty can exist in restraint.

This is the month of inward light --
of frost-soft mornings and early dark --
when the world strips itself down
to that which matters
and waits.
Whispers from the Heart

Artist: Penny Gaj

19/01/2026

From Rivers in the Ocean - credit to them.
A friend shared this: Just perfect
TEA TIME FOR TWO
Evening lowers its voice.
The kettle exhales.
Light thins at the edges of the room.
I sit with my cup
you settle into your quiet watch
a small warm presence
anchoring the dark.
We share the hour
in glances and small sounds
your purr keeping time
better than any clock.
You do not ask questions,
cats know all answers.
You accept the hour as it is.
This feels like wisdom.
Between us
nothing needs fixing,
nothing needs naming.
Only the simple truth
of being together
while the world
rests its weight elsewhere.
Tea time for two
one human pretending to unwind
one cat certain
this was the plan all along.

12/01/2026

Throughout our journey on this planet, your heart will undoubtedly break, a reality that comes hand in hand with the gift of feeling deeply.
Initially, the pain of loss and disappointment can feel overwhelming, as if the world has shifted beneath your feet and your carefully laid plans have unraveled.
Key figures in your life may vanish through unexpected circumstances, whether it's the finality of death or a choice that leads them away from you.
Sometimes, their decisions create ripples that affect not just themselves, but everyone who cares about them. Yet, amidst this heartbreak, it is essential to hold on.
The universe has a way of revealing beauty, wisdom, and strength even in the darkest of times.
As you navigate through the shadows of grief, you will emerge not just intact, but transformed, with deeper realisation of life’s fragility and its enduring resilience.
Heartbreak may cut deep, but it also opens the door to profound growth .. leaving you with the ability to carry on forward, taking with you, a deeper understanding...

🖋️C.E.Coombes
🎨 Claudia Tremblay

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