Author Archives: mariecanning

January is behind us, and Imbolc has just passed – the enchanting ancient Celtic festival marking the midpoint between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. A time often described as the first stirrings of spring. And yet, it can be tempting to feel like we’re already behind. As though January granted us a briefContinue reading “A whisper of spring.”

I’ve had a sort of meditation practice for several years now, after reaching a point of chaos in my life. But lately I’ve been reflecting on how the sitting-still, eyes-closed version of meditation isn’t always what’s right for me. In truth, I rarely practise in that way at all now, or not for long periods anyway.Continue reading “Other ways into stillness.”

Hello and a happy new year. Whether or not you celebrate a new year now, or perhaps in Spring when the world’s energy naturally builds, I for one can’t help but get caught up in the freshness of January. I think because December is such a full-on season socially, once it gets to New YearContinue reading “The Clarity of January”

It’s been a week since I took part in the amazing Craft Festival in Bovey Tracey, Devon and I thought I’d pop some photos on my blog of the process and event itself! I last exhibited here over 10 years ago – pre having my son and pre working as a bridal accessories designer soContinue reading “Craft Festival preparations!”

A guide for reigniting our ancient bond with the natural world. We are innately compassionate beings, interconnected with nature and animals. When we are in touch with this we feel connected, supported and at peace. This in turn gives us power and influence which historically has been discouraged, the powers that be instead preferring womenContinue reading “7 ways to help women reconnect with nature and animals”

My friend recently shared a podcast with me that made me think about lots of things but in particular in our 40s the want to slow down and come home to yourself after the busyness of your 20s and 30s. It’s funny really as its something that has popped into my mind over the past year – a quiet desperation to slow everything down, to be more wise about who I spend my time with, a nagging feeling to be with my family more and to focus on career goals less. And her words and this podcast helped to cement what I have been intuitively sensing was right for me.

When I made this porcelain diorama featuring Cow, Frog and Fish 2 years ago now I didn’t really feel like I had made it – if that makes any sense at all… Let me explain.. I felt like the image of what I was to make was planted into my mind and that my handsContinue reading “Carriers of hope..”

I exhibited at the Hepworth Ceramics Fair in June. It was really wonderful, I’ve never had such a successful fair before. But the positivity of it all really threw me. So many lovely comments and people buying my work! Peoples joy, delight on so many childrens faces. It was so much to take. At oneContinue reading “On Shining”

This morning I went to another slaughterhouse vigil with Manchester Pig Save. I’ve been tired this week and didn’t feel at my best emotional strength-wise, and trust me you need that there. I really always try and feel the hope in most situations. I don’t want to feel despondent so I really make an effortContinue reading “My 3rd Slaughterhouse Vigil”

You may have read my last blog post about my first slaughterhouse vigil with Manchester Pig Save last month. Well today I attended my second. I was fortunate to go with a friend this time. I haven’t seen her for ages so as picked her up and as we caught up the whole way there,Continue reading “Manchester Pig Save 6.12.22”