MADDIE'S MUSINGS - January 2026
- Maddie
- Jan 25
- 3 min read
Well, we are approaching the end of January and it seems as if I blinked and the festivities evaporated!
I've been quite busy on my website blog, Instagram and Facebook and I've included a selection at the end of this letter. If you see my posts, please LOVE, COMMENT and even SHARE! to spread the word :) I'll put the links right at the bottom.
But let's look at what's been happening and about to happen?
I always thoroughly enjoy meeting up with my friend Sue the astrologer for our monthly chats:
WISE, WILD WOMEN - click here for the latest:
I'VE BEEN BUILDING A MICRO-HABIT THIS MONTH ...
...Some of you will know if you've been catching me on social media that I'm trying to embed a micro-habit of 4 simple exercises this month - 15 seconds each. I've done various posts and also a blog that may interest you.
Why do I want to make these 4 part of my daily routine?
For strength, balance and stability .... so easy to do .....
Click on this link to see what I'm working on and will launch in February ... well, it's a naughty teaser, but full details will be out soon.
Another short video on finding opportunities to do my exercises ...
Another about doing the exercises when walking the dogs ...
For decades now I've been aware of what I eat, but especially in the past few years ..... this 10 minute video is a useful and sobering 'reminder' of how important it is to 'eat clean', I'm reading Chris's book at the moment and it's getting me even more 'in the zone'....
Found that interesting?
Here's a 40 minute video .... this is the one that got me interested in this man and his work ....
I shared a class I did a few years ago this month - check out this pdf with video links on
KITTY CARE
ARE YOU A FUTILE BREATHER? a short breathing exercise with me in my She Shed ...
A short video on dealing with grief ...
A short video on building strength and stability, add to the many techniques we shared last year ...
MY FREE SERIES ON HOW TO SELF TEST
Diary date for the next free class is FRIDAY 13TH MARCH at 6.30pm London time when we will dive deeper into how certain foods impact our bodies. You don't need to do anything, I'll send the Zoom link out a couple of hours before we meet and then the replay out a couple of hours after.
KEEP PRACTISING !!!!
BLOGS this month:
IMBOLC
STILLNESS IS WHERE HEALING BEGINS
LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE ...
SESAME OIL
WHY GOING TO BED EARLY IS GOOD FOR YOU
KIM IS HAVING A SALE OF HER VAGUS ONLINE WORK
50% off !!! until January 29th
great opportunity: check it out:
A SELECTION FROM SOME OF THIS MONTH'S CRONE ZONE POSTS ....
AND FINALLY ......
The Year of the Horse is part of the Chinese Zodiac, a 12-year cycle in which each year is represented by an animal.
Unlike the Western calendar, the Chinese Zodiac follows the lunar calendar, so the Year of the Horse does not begin on January 1st. It starts with Chinese New Year, which usually falls between late January and mid-February, depending on the moon.
When the Horse year begins, it replaces the previous animal and sets the energetic tone for the year ahead.
Historically, the Horse has held a place of deep respect in Chinese culture. Horses were essential for travel, agriculture, communication, and warfare, symbolizing freedom of movement and the ability to cover great distances. Because of this, the Horse became associated with progress, strength, endurance, and independence.
In ancient times known as the “Age of the Horse,” horses were vital to building empires and connecting distant regions, making them a powerful emblem of forward momentum and human ambition.
Energetically and symbolically, the Year of the Horse is considered a time of action, change, and personal freedom.
Horse years favour bold moves, fresh starts, and stepping out of comfort zones.
They encourage independence, confidence, and following one’s own path — sometimes at a fast pace.
While this can bring excitement, opportunity, and adventure, it can also challenge people to stay grounded and avoid burnout.
At its best, the Year of the Horse invites us to trust our inner drive, move toward what lights us up, and reclaim a sense of vitality and purpose.
May this Year of the Horse be a wonderful one for you
xxx Maddie
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