Meanderings with Trudy

Author: Trudy Chapman

Take a meander with me as I explore joy in the everyday. Why joy? Because joy is an antidote to fear and despair... both of which we see aplenty in the world today. Weekly episodes will follow a reliable cadence - you'll hear my thoughts on what's up the first Tuesday of each month; the "MwT: The PauseCast with Angie Arendt" will drop in week two where we explore the ingredients that make life joyful; week three is a meander with regular people about what makes life joyful; and finally I'll offer you a monthly book review of books that matter to me. Exploring joy in the everyday, that's what you'll hear... good stories that show-off humanity to our shining best; people living lives of meaning and how they got there. Please, join me!
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Meander, Meditate, and Write with Me: On the Cyclical Nature of Change
Episode 217
Monday, 9 November, 2026

As we explore our experience of aging in our journalling club, Cheryl reminded us about the cyclical nature of change. Which got me thinking as I pulled this podcast episode together about the way that consistent themes have come up in my life again and again, changing nature through time. Which is what I have chosen to offer as the writing prompt this week.So, with kindness and with as much detail as you can, leaving judgement to the side, explore if you have a theme like this that has appeared often in your life? Be explicit and name it; explore it as fully as you like. As is always the case, we’re trying to be honest with ourselves, not judgemental. Just name what is there as gently as you can. Then consider: how does this theme get in your way in your life now; and what would you like to do about that.Write all you want, for as long as you want, until you feel complete. I recommend you determine a time you want to write for, say 8 minutes, and write that whole time. Keep your pen moving on the page, and just see what comes up. This writing is between you and the page, no need to share with anyone.If you have any thoughts about how you did, or have any age-related topics you want to explore, drop me a line at meanderingswithtrudy@gmail.com and I'll have a look.Episode Links:The book I read from is "Consolations: The solace, nourishment and underlying meaning of everyday words” by David Whyte As always, this podcast is sponsored by the guests who give of their time, and by my company, Chapman Coaching Inc.Royalty free music is gratefully received and is called Sunday Stroll – by Huma-HumaLive life joyfully, and always let kindness guide you.