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· One of the lovely things about awakening from sleep, especially near summertime, is the soothing coo coo of the Wood Pigeon. He is maligned as a greedy guts at our bird table, but he is scientifically no different than the dove symbolizing The Spirit and the Dove of Peace, universally known around the world.

Pigeons are intelligent, contrary to belief. His slowness to flutter off from approaching cats is not a lack of brains. In 1995, Japanese scientists even trained Wild Rock Dove Pigeons to distinguish pictures of Monet and Picasso with an accuracy of ninety percent. He has also been used during wartime to carry messages back and forth, bringing valuable information.

In Britain we have the Wood pigeons, the Collared Dove, the Stock Dove, The Wild Rock Dove, (who accounts for the huge feral populations in cities,) and The Turtle Dove, They are all closely related and they mate for life also, which is especially heart breaking when one loses a partner.

Many people keep Homing Pigeons as a hobby. The hippocampus is very developed in all pigeons for navigation, but in these Homing Pigeons, especially so.

Well, we found our own way as homing pigeons to church last night in Chawton. We gathered on Father’s Day, knowing Sarah Dorgan, one of our own, would be in the house. Our effervescent gal brought sweet, inspired thoughts and beautiful messages. Well done, Sarah!! The evening was chaired by the lovely Chris Elliot, and they made such a team!!. Thank you both. So much laughter and fun, and we even managed to sing without music, after a hiccup had us improvising..

The Family brought readings and prayers to lift the energy of the room, and the energy continued with the healing afterward. Thank you, healers. Carole whipped up a beautiful cake and Sue ran our hospitality. Thank you for the set-up and break-down, everyone!

Prayer of the week

Please pray for our world. So much has happened this past week. Our world feels like it’s falling apart sometimes, but we know that The Centre point of it all, our Father holds it. Please send loving kindness and prayers to all the Inhabitants and situations of peril.

Calendar up tomorrow.

Have a beautiful week!!

Stop, however busy, and absorb some of the beauty of the outside.

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And just like that, the Oak tree is full of leaves, offering his beautiful green lushness to the woodlands. We take him for granted in Britain. Strong and steady, he is home to so many creatures and life.

There are six species worldwide, but only two are native to Britain. The English Oak and the Sessile. From the bare branches of winter and then the budding in spring of leaves and tiny green flowers, and now marching into the summer when we will see his fullness along with acorns. that will drop during autumn, and then to the winter, seeing him completely dormant, saving his goodness for the coming spring.

He is sometimes ancient and can be identified with his craggy trunks, branches, and hollowness, having lived through many seasons. Some of his kind have grown very large indeed and are called King Oaks, having been around for at least four hundred years, and some for as much as eight hundred years. No wonder his symbolism is that of strength, wisdom, and connection, and folklore is littered with stories, songs, and odes to The Beautiful Oak

We had plenty of connection with Spirit last night in Chawton, with Gillian Blaize coming to visit. Gillian’s humour and inspired address gave much pause, and the messages were lovely. Thank you so much, Gillian! What a fabulous night. Chaired by the lovely Nerina, we also enjoyed beautiful readings and prayers from the family.

Thank you, Sue, for the hospitality, and Julie for our music. Thank you to our healers, always on hand, and all those who set up, break down, and wash up!

Prayer of the week

May we keep all the healthcare workers in our prayers and thoughts. They do so much, sometimes at very difficult times, working schedules that affect their own lives. May we send prayers their way.

Calendar up next.

Bear with the showers. A little bird tells me we are going to have a beautiful summer!