by Clare Myatt | Nov 1, 2023 | Thoughts
I’m back from my walk, this morning’s a bracing one amidst leaf-strewn pathways as the days shorten and autumn draws in. I love this season of change (although I have to admit, not the one ahead). Some mornings I listen to classical music, others to...
by Clare Myatt | Oct 1, 2023 | Thoughts
In a couple of weeks time I am celebrating thirty-five years’ sobriety. For the uninitiated that means twelve thousand seven hundred and seventy-five continuous days without alcohol. Of any kind. That’s what surprises most people. “Not even a sip?” Nope. No sherry...
by Clare Myatt | Sep 1, 2023 | Thoughts
Friendship has surfaced in conversation with clients lately, and in all honesty, has been challenging for me over the years. As an only and an introvert shaped by parents who required my undivided attention (to co-regulate their dysregulated selves) being with others...
by Clare Myatt | Aug 1, 2023 | Thoughts
Despite being a writer of non-fiction, I prefer to lose myself in well written fiction (especially Kate Atkinson’s). So when I come across something un-put-down-able, the type that has me say, nay shout, “everyone should read this book”! I’m compelled to share....
by Clare Myatt | Jun 1, 2023 | Thoughts
Witnessing moments of mastery bring joy to my heart. That lovely sense of being uplifted, emotion rising, tears threatening, heart swelling…it’s a sense of being buoyed up toward something beyond our earthly plane. I happened upon Pink’s performance on BBC’s Graham...
by Clare Myatt | May 1, 2023 | Thoughts
Beyond the kind of stillness produced by fear-freezing, most of us have the capacity to be still, at least for a while. Some less so. I’m curious about this ability we have, especially as it relates to focus and presence, given these are my areas of key concern and...
