He Still Cries Out for Her..

He Still Cries Out for Her

Every morning, we go for our walk, just as we have done for what feels like forever.

Me, Angel the dog, and the cats, wandering through the fields together.

But now, something is missing.

Every morning, as we come through the old gate, Stitch, my beautiful black and white tomcat, stops. He looks back. And he meows.

He cries out for her.

It has been well over a month since we lost Noodle, our little black and white cat, and still he calls for her as though she might suddenly come running back to us.

Stitch is eight years old, and he misses her so much. I can see it. I feel it. And if I'm honest, these walks have become difficult for me too.

What was once a simple part of our everyday life, something I probably took for granted, now carries sadness with it. The familiar little group of us walking through the fields has changed.

We are still missing her.

And we miss her so much.

Several people have asked me, especially my children, whether we will get more cats. Or perhaps another dog.

And the truth is... I don't know.

I really don't know.

Part of me would love to welcome another little life into our family. I wonder if getting one cat, or perhaps two, might bring a little joy back into our home. Maybe it would help Stitch. Maybe it would make those morning walks feel a little less empty.

But there is also fear.

The fear of loving another animal and losing them. The fear of getting cats and constantly worrying about the road. The fear of going through this heartbreak all over again.

I don't know what the right thing to do is.

But then, is there even such a thing as the right thing when it comes to grief and love?

Perhaps there isn't.

Perhaps there is only what feels right for us, when the time is right.

For now, Stitch still stops at the gate and calls for his friend.

And I understand.

Because I am still looking back too.

We loved her. We still love her.

And we still miss our little Noodle every single day.

Maybe one day, another cat—or two—will find their way into our family. Not to replace her, because she could never be replaced, but simply to bring new love, new memories and new little paws into our lives.

But for now, I don't know.

And maybe it's okay not to know.

Maybe, for now, we just keep walking.

Together.

Even with the empty space beside us.

My Reiki Journey —

My Reiki Journey — Becoming a Powerful Reiki Master

I am so excited and honoured to share with you that I am now a Powerful Reiki Master. Last weekend was my final Reiki training workshop, completing a journey that has taken me over two years of training, learning, growth and personal experience.

It has been an absolutely amazing journey — powerful, emotional, challenging at times, and filled with so many wonderful experiences.

To be completely honest, when I first heard about Reiki many years ago, I was very sceptical. But as I began to learn more and educate myself about Reiki, I became curious. I decided that the only way to truly understand it was to experience it for myself.

So, I signed up for my Reiki 1 workshop and attunement.

I remember being absolutely amazed by my experience of Reiki and by how my body responded to it. As part of Reiki 1, I was encouraged to practise Reiki on myself every day for 21 days.

I can honestly say that I noticed a real difference in myself.

I felt more confident and positive in my attitude, less anxious and less vulnerable. I felt, for want of a better word, more awake.

I found myself enjoying the present moment rather than constantly focusing on the past or worrying too much about the future. I began to appreciate, accept and truly enjoy being here and now.

So, what exactly is Reiki?

Reiki, pronounced “ray-key,” is a gentle, hands-on or non-contact practice that is traditionally understood to work with universal life-force energy.

For me, Reiki is a beautiful connection between the practitioner, the person receiving the Reiki, and the source of the energy.

A Reiki practitioner does not do a healing to you.

They facilitate a healing experience with you.

Permission and consent are incredibly important to me as a practitioner. I will always ask for permission before offering Reiki.

Reiki is a gentle and positive practice, and everyone can experience it differently. Some people find it deeply relaxing, while others describe feeling calmer, more grounded or simply more at ease.

People of all ages can experience Reiki, and it can also be offered to animals. Reiki can be used alongside conventional healthcare, but it is not a replacement for medical diagnosis or treatment.

Reiki for babies & Mothers

One of the areas i feel particularly passionate about is Reiki for babies and mothers.

Babies can be wonderfully receptive to gentle , calming experiences, and Reiki can e a beautiful way to create a peaceful space for both mother and baby . It may promote deep relaxation and support a sense of calm and comfort.

I now offer 1:1 Reiki healing sessions for Mother & Baby, providing a quiet gentle and familiar environment where you can both relax and enjoy some precious time together.

My Reiki journey

Over the past two years, I have continued learning, practising and developing my understanding of Reiki, progressing through my training and eventually completing my Reiki Master training.

I feel incredibly honoured, blessed and privileged to now be able to share Reiki with my family, friends, clients and the animals I love.

I have also had the opportunity to send distant Reiki to family and friends, including their beloved pets, and it has been beautiful to hear about their experiences.

Completing my Reiki Master training feels like the beginning of another chapter rather than the end of my journey.

There is always more to learn, more to experience and more opportunities to grow.

I am so grateful for everyone who has supported me along the way and for everyone who has trusted me enough to experience Reiki with me.

From being a complete sceptic to becoming a Powerful Reiki Master — what an incredible journey these past two years have been.

And I am only just beginning. ❤️✨

With love,

Colette

Limestone Yoga Studio

This Week Was Tough...

This Week Was Tough...

This week was tough.

Last Wednesday morning, while I was out in the garden preparing for the day ahead, I received a phone call from a lovely neighbour. With kindness in their voice, they told me they had found my little black cat on the road.

In that moment, everything stopped.

It was early morning, and as someone who is self-employed, life didn't pause. I still had classes to teach, people depending on me, and a day that needed to continue. I tried to keep going, but my mind was in a whirlwind.

I had to tell the Kids.

I had to collect her little body.

My little buddy... my Noodle.

Noodle followed me everywhere. She was the most vocal little cat. No matter where she was, she always made sure you knew she was there. She had a big personality packed into a tiny body.

One of her funny habits was walking right in front of me whenever I was rushing around. At the time, I would laugh, gently step around her, or wonder why she always chose that exact moment to slow me down.

Now, looking back, I wonder if she was teaching me something all along.

Slow down.

Take it all in.

Be present.

We spend so much of our lives hurrying to the next task, the next appointment, the next thing on our endless to-do list. Yet life has a way of reminding us—sometimes gently, and sometimes painfully—that this moment is all we truly have.

This week has reminded me how deeply we can love the animals who share our lives. They ask for so little, yet give us unconditional companionship, comfort, and joy. Their paw prints stay with us long after they are gone.

My heart is broken, and I know grief takes time. But I'm also incredibly grateful.

Grateful for every morning she greeted me.

Grateful for every loud meow.

Grateful for every time she made me stop, smile, and slow down.

Thank you, Noodle, for choosing our family.

Thank you for your love.

And thank you for the beautiful reminder to slow down, breathe deeply, and cherish the ordinary moments—because one day they become the memories we hold closest to our hearts.

Rest peacefully, my beautiful little shadow. You will always be loved, and you will never be forgotten.