Tag Archives: cycles of death and rebirth

When We Were Trees – Ivy Bourgon

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Palace Gate Counselling Service

‘there was a time, not so long ago, that we were trees. trust me, we were. we grew old very, very, very old we lived at the whim of the seasons with no control over our many appendages that would … Continue reading →

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Chögyam Trungpa on life’s rhythms

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Palace Gate Counselling Service

“There are times to cultivate and create, when you nurture your world and give birth to new ideas and ventures. There are times of flourishing and abundance, when life feels in full bloom, energized and expanding. And there are times … Continue reading →

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Easter Blessing – David Whyte

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Palace Gate Counselling Service

Thank you, David, for the words and the image. This piece is described as ‘In Memoriam John O’Donohue’ – David’s friend, and much missed by many. It echoes his voice too….Lovely tribute. Palace Gate Counselling Service, Exeter

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