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Winter of Listening – David Whyte

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Palace Gate Counselling Service

In the tumult and frenzy that arises for many of us at this time of year, it is easy to miss the nature of Winter….. Here is a beautiful reminder from David. A joyful, peaceful, restful Solstice, everyone. The wording, … Continue reading →

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You Darkness – Rainer Maria Rilke translated by David Whyte

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Palace Gate Counselling Service

You darkness from which I come, I love you more than all the fires that fence out the world, for the fire makes a circle for everyone so that no one sees you anymore. But darkness holds it all: the … Continue reading →

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2016: The Reveal – Charlotte Du Cann

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Palace Gate Counselling Service

http://dark-mountain.net/blog/2016-the-reveal/ Click on the above link to visit http://www.dark-mountain.net for Charlotte’s article, another powerful Zeitgeist piece at the end of a big, shadow-filled year:- ‘This alchemical moment has nothing to do with social justice, or environmentalism or any of the … Continue reading →

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David Whyte on Resting

Posted on December 26, 2015 by Palace Gate Counselling Service

We have not long posted a David Whyte link – and this feels so seasonally appropriate, and so lovely, that we are indulging ourselves. With hope that – wherever you are, and whatever this time of year has meant and … Continue reading →

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The Longest Night by Angie Pickman

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Palace Gate Counselling Service

We are welcoming the Winter Solstice, and the slow return of the light, with this lovely little animated film by Angie Pickman. May the coming months bring many blessings. Here is Angie’s Facebook page, which has lots more to enjoy. … Continue reading →

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‘Lady Winter’ Theodora Goss

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Palace Gate Counselling Service

http://theodoragoss.com/2015/12/02/lady-winter/ This piece by Theodora Goss is absolutely beautiful, and profound. This darkest point in the year has a purpose and a wisdom, and we may all benefit from a visit to Lady Winter – the deep dreaming within (like the land … Continue reading →

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Surrender your Silence – Toko-pa

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Palace Gate Counselling Service

http://toko-pa.com/2014/12/21/surrender-your-silence/ Click on the link to visit Toko-pa’s lovely, poetic blog, for this post relevant to the darkest point of the year, and its ‘the call to our own revealing’, our truths and our vulnerabilities. Palace Gate Counselling Service, Exeter

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