Kathryn McIntosh
I am a recently retired United Church of Canada minister. My husband - a Brit - and I have recently moved to the UK. Loving the wide range of courses offered on FL!
Location Taunton UK
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Kathryn McIntosh replied to Michael Parkinson
@MichaelParkinson Thanks for the book suggestion - I have ordered it for a Christmas gift for my husband who is British and loves cooking with spices. He will enjoy the history for sure. And I will get to read it too!
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I have done the introductory course a while ago. I started the Maintaining course but never got very far as I was busy with other things. However, in the meantime, I have taken a Teaching Mindfulness and Compassion Course with Mindfulness UK as it was being offered on line during lockdown. Now ready, I hope, to commit to Maintaining a Mindful Life. I am...
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Kathryn McIntosh made a comment
I took the first course over a year ago and had put this one on my wish list. So grateful that it has come along now and really excited to be joining this learning community and honing my mindfulness practice.
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Kathryn McIntosh replied to Doug Karo
A decent minimum wage would be a starting point.
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Kathryn McIntosh made a comment
I am Canadian, from the culturally diverse city of Montreal. Now retired, I have recently moved to the UK. I would like to become better informed about the roots of racism, the slave trade, and the persistence of Anti-Black sentiments evidenced in systemic racism and continued marginalization of Black people. In Canada there is racism, although more...
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Having recently retired to the UK and with a background in theology and psychology, I have recently begun a Mindfulness Teacher Training program. I have had an informal mindfulness practice for many years along with sporadic yoga and tai chi practice. I have never achieved the discipline of regular practice or longer meditations and I am hoping that this...
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Kathryn McIntosh made a comment
My score was 4.66 - which I hope to improve with this course ..
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What a wonderful idea .. a small solidarity support circle! A great model to keep in mind for sure....Thanks!
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@CathaleenFinnegan Lovely to see a fellow Canadian here! You are way ahead of me though!
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Kathryn McIntosh made a comment
Greetings. I am Kathryn, Montreal born, retired United Church of Canada minister. I recently moved with my UK husband to Somerset in England to get away from the snow and cold of the Canadian winters! I have long had an interest in meditation and mindfulness and am currently taking a teacher training course as a lockdown project. I just discovered this...
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Hello Everyone, I am Kathryn from Canada - newly arrived (November) in the UK with my UK husband to enjoy retirement without snow! We have settled in Taunton. I have learned a little bit about the mining life from time spent in Scotland where I met folks with mining history who spoke of the High Valleyfield Disaster where 39 (I think) men perished. They...
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Kathryn McIntosh replied to Arthur McIvor
Good luck with the negotiations. May justice prevail.
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@JamesHooton I missed it too .... didn't see any mention of it. I will definitely put it on my wishlist as I love the railways - especially the steam era - and as a new arriival to the UK I have much to learn.
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Kathryn McIntosh replied to Cindy van Dreumel
They went with the flow ...so true. I have replied to your comment more fully above. I was reminded of The Vicar of Bray. Thank you!
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Kathryn McIntosh made a comment
@Cindy van Dreumel quoting .'.They just went with the flow so that they wouldn't get into trouble'. I am reminded by Cindy's comment below and by this whole discussion of the religious ambivalence of the time of the folk song The Vicar of Bray … about one astute clergyman who changed his religious allegiance according to who was on the throne. Although the...
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Kathryn McIntosh replied to Julie Cooke
Thank you so much for this very yummy link!
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Kathryn McIntosh made a comment
I have just moved to England from Canada and have already joined the National Trust … so I am really appreciating all the wonderful suggestions of grand places to explore!
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Kathryn McIntosh made a comment
Hello Everyone, I am Kathryn and relieved to see that I am not the only latecomer to the course. I have just moved to the UK from Canada 2 months ago and eager to learn about the history of my new home. Looking forward to catching up and learning along with such a diverse and enthusiastic group!
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Kathryn McIntosh replied to Jennifer Leguineche
@JenniferLeguineche What a wonderful ..and ethical ..process for decision-making. Thank you for sharing this. Too bad it is not more used.
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Kathryn McIntosh made a comment
Another late starter here as I also just learned about the course. I am retired and soon moving from Canada to Somerset in England. Eager to learn more about English history and this couse sound like a good introduction.
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Kathryn McIntosh replied to Karen Robinson
This is so true! I can remember as a pastor visiting people in their homes ... how many would keep the tv on ..not even turn it down sometimes ..while we we trying to have a conversation. That certainly reminded me to turn off the tv and other devices when company comes.
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@DrSherelleConnaughton I was thinking that it was intentionally calling us to 'mindful reading'!
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Kathryn McIntosh replied to Sue P
@SusanneCochary I was brought up that way as well. It made me exremely shy. It has taken a lot of work to get past that shyness and sometimes it is still there ...
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Kathryn McIntosh made a comment
Excellent material! I was interested in the comment in the Psychology Today article about asking strategic questions. I have long been fascinated with 'questions' but have not really mastered the art of bringing open-ended questions into a conversation - ie. seeking more from the speaker rather than responding with my own views.
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I have very much appreciated the additional articles and downloads provided in the first course and look forward to learning more. With these additions and the presence of the mentors in addition to the course material I have found the presentation very comprehensive. Thank you!
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Looking forward to the 'deeper dive' into Mindfulness practice.
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Maybe even try a mindfulness approach and attempt a silent meal. Also you could direct the conversation by asking each person to share something they are grateful for about their day. Keep trying!
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I would encourage you to keep trying. Years ago when my family was going though lots of stress and my girls were in their teens and beng impossible. My ex was also being difficult. I also gave up the family time ..actually for us it was family meetings and mealtimes became fewer and fewer family times. To this day I regret not enforcing it because we might...
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Kathryn McIntosh made a comment
I connected very strongly to the mind-body connection in this video. When I was 17 or so I was extremely nervous ..even neurotically so. Eventually I became so stressed that my belly was always upset, my skin became hypersensitive and even my scalp was sometimes so tender that it hurt to comb my hair. I told myself that if I contiinued in this state I...
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@keithtwort Beautiful! Thanks for this ...very 'floaty' indeed. Not so off topic either ...they would have to be very mindful to dance so smoothly. That was new to me ... much appreciated!
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Kathryn McIntosh replied to Dawn Tukuniu
I have had similar experiences ... missing the moment of spontaneous fun because my mind is jammed with my 'to do's'. Being present I think helps to 'let go' and enjoy the moment. Thanks for your reflection...
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@keithtwort I have discovered this as well in walking. Sometimes I feel as if I am 'floating'. Lovely feeling. Thanks for sharing your experience.
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@JeffJ Thanks for this link ... I can sooo relate! Some good thoughts and well presented.
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Kathryn McIntosh made a comment
Thank you for the template. I have downloaded the docx. file so that it can be interactive. I already added in my morning experience - right into the document. So easy and motivating. I have saved it to my desktop to make it quick to find and add entries. Hopefully I will stick with it as a tool to build discipline into my practice. Great tool!
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I love the 'comma' concept - it's like pressing your re-set button any time you need to. It reminded me of this quote I love from Brian Andreas at The Story People: 'He discovered his reset button early on & there were not many things that bothered him all the rest of his days just because of that.'
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This is a bad habit of mine ... so looking forward to Week 3 focus on focusing!
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@JanetWeavers I also find this helpful and was glad of the mentors comment about how to turn the subtitles on and off. I turned them on. I also like to cut and paste the transcript into a Word file and read it there either right away or for later reference. Nice to have options for our best learning and retention!
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I agree! The engagement of the mentors makes the learning experience much more vibrant. Looking forward to following content, comments and mentor feedback. Thanks in advance to Sherelle and Jen!
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Hello everyone! I am joining the course from Miramichi in New Brunswick, Canada. We have just today listed our house for sale and plan to move to the UK at the end of November! So much to purge! I have done some Mindfulness training in the past and found it most helpful. However, I have never managed to achieve a disciplined practice. Since this...
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@JamesWood You are indeed correct about a positive relationship between the settlers and the Aboriginal peoples. The explorers were welcomed and taught how to navigate the forests and survive our treacherous winters. Then the church moved in to 'educate' by "taking the Indian out of the Indian". Then the land grabs happened. There is a commentary among...
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Indeed. That was the history of the Empire in Canada as well. Seizure of lands through so-called Treaties with the Indigenous peoples - which were then ignored. Intentional 'genocide' through the imposition of disease and our notorious Residential Schools. We are still suffering these deep wounds .. on all sides.
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Kathryn McIntosh made a comment
The practice of making 'donations' to the church in order to decrease a loved ones' time in purgatory was indeed a lucrative business and as noted earlier one of the causes of the Protestant Reformation. Roland Bainton, in his biography of Martin Luther 'Here I Stand' referred to the practice of Indulgences as 'the bingo of the Middle Ages'. And … It went on...
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Kathryn McIntosh made a comment
I am retired but still doing some part-time work and teaching of ministry students. I participate in some on-line language conversations and have enjoyed both the exchange and the flexibility. On-line teaching would be a good way to stay active while working form home.
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Kathryn McIntosh replied to Angela M
I totally agree. On-line teaching makes sense. I have on-line conversations in French and English with people in Canada and France and have come to value the ease of technology. I would like to use my English skills in a more formal teaching format. Looking forward to this learning opportunity.
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Kathryn McIntosh made a comment
Hi Everyone, I am a retired minister living in New Brunswick, Canada and I just signed up a bit late as I discovered this opportunity and thought it might be a good place for an English grad in retirement. I look forward to the learning and to this large cohort of fellow travellers.
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Kathryn McIntosh replied to Judy Ford
@JudyFord This is my understanding too. Even today most Christians do not understand the concept of Midrash .. the discussion of and re-interpretation of sacred texts. In most churches they still are only interested in the 'party line' - the old Sunday School mythological interpretations ... and most clergy accommodate this attachment in their preaching.. As...
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Revisionist history!
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Kathryn McIntosh made a comment
I am reminded of the Rogers and Hammerstein song from South Pacific - 'Carefully Taught': 'You've got to be taught - before it's too late - before you are 6 or 7 or 8 - to hate all the people your relatives hate - You've got to be carefully taught.' Indeed, it is a slippery slope from the thought, to the insult, to an ingrained position, to violence, to...
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Kathryn McIntosh made a comment
A very comprehensive approach to a complex subject. Very much looking forward to learning and deepening my understanding.
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Kathryn McIntosh made a comment
I will be travelling to Ireland this year in September. I plan to see the Book of Kells and taking this course to deepen my knowledge and appreciation. Looking forward to learning together!
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In his book on Martin Luther, 'Here I Stand'. Roland Bainton referred to the Indulgences as 'the bingo of the Middle Ages'. Basically a fund-raiser for the church. Even in Canada,
when I was a child in the 50's I remember hearing my mothers' Catholic friend telling of how the priest came to the house to collect $$ for 'prayers for your Uncle Jack to ease... -
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Scribal errors still abide! I recently met another woman with my first name - Kathryn - which here in Canada is quite rare. Except that she spelled it Kathyrn. That's what was on her birth certificate. Most likely explanation was scribal error .. but she is stuck with the spelling if not the pronunciation!
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I am curious about the secular revelry in the churchyard rather than in an alehouse. Would it have begun after a burial? Sort of an early wake for the departed? I am intrigued …
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Kathryn McIntosh made a comment
I am presuming that 'village greens' are the vestiges of what was once common grazing grounds … although I imagine that these common areas were generally outside the village ...
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@GinaBrown Thank you for this interesting tidbit about the origin of the word 'labourers'. New to me! I wonder also if these labourers still had obligations to the church. They surely did in Canada!
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Hello Everyone from Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada. I am joining late as I just discovered this course ...so hope to catch up to you all in the next couple of days. I am interested in Medieval history and will be going to Taunton in Somerset in April for a 2 week stay. Taunton was, apparently, a key city in Medieval times and has a wonderful museum of...
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Kathryn McIntosh made a comment
Q6 is my favourite: What conversations do you need to have to move this along? I have come to believe that in many (most?) situations change happens one conversation at a time.
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Kathryn McIntosh made a comment
I have downloaded both the eFIRE brochures posted below. This approach with the sample questions to move through the coaching process is just what I have been looking for. I will have too spend some time with the material for each step as suggested above.
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Kathryn McIntosh made a comment
I have seen a number of retail stores - once very large and influential - having to shut their doors because they have failed to keep up with changes in the market place. I would only invest in a 20-year old company if the founder was willing to admit that change was necessary and seeking input from those more connected to current trends.
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Kathryn McIntosh made a comment
Hello Everyone, I am recently retired and just came upon this course this morning. Having completed the excellent study of the Book of Kells.
I have always been interested in leadership and coaching in particular. - not from a business application, but more life-coaching. I am sure that the same principles apply and so I am eager to explore what this... -
Kathryn McIntosh replied to Liz Wilson
Had not thought of the Charles Rennie Mackintosh connection ...but now you mention it I can see the influence. Thank you!
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I think she was showing the facsimile ... there was a note at the bottom of the screen when it first appeared. Also she would presumably be using gloves and turning much more carefully!
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An interesting refection on the devil-figure. It does indeed seem vastly inferior and different in style. Although, perhaps that was intentional in order to show the powerlessness of the devil over Christ. Hmmm .
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I have noticed that in many churches the pulpit stand is a eagle ...for John? Often gilded in the fancier churches. Perhaps because Johns' Gospel is the one that speaks to the eternal Christ .. that was and is and will be. maybe?
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@JBKent We are so very pampered in our time by comparison.
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Kathryn McIntosh replied to Kathryn McIntosh
@AnnT Thanks for that perspective. it would make sense that the abbot would supervise, even if he was not himself a scribe.
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Kathryn McIntosh made a comment
I have read that in Celtic embroidery mistakes were often made intentionally to remind both the artist and the observer to be humble - as perfection is unattainable outside of God. Perhaps monkish errors in the Scriptorum served as similar reminders.
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Kathryn McIntosh made a comment
An on-line calligraphy course with Tim O'Neill would be wonderful! Is there such an offering already?
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Kathryn McIntosh made a comment
I wonder if there was a 'head scribe' or senior scribe who was responsible for the overall integrity of the design? It seems there would have to be a kind of 'overseer' if several monks were doing calligraphy and illuminations ...
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Kathryn McIntosh made a comment
In addition to the oppressive and relentless cold of the climate and drafty buildings, the tools of varying quality and the dim lighting, there must have been an awesome sense of responsibility for the work in which they were engaged. For most it would have been a work of devotion - an offering to God in which excellence and nothing less was expected. That...
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Kathryn McIntosh made a comment
When I did a pulpit exchange in Culross, Scotland I learned about the Culross Psalter (now in Edinburgh) and was told that the garden of the manse where I was staying was at one time the Cloister garden ...and the setting for the creation of the Psalter. In the cloisters the monks would have had more light in which to work and at least partial shelter from...
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I spent some time as a volunteer at Iona Abbey 10 years ago now where I worked in the Abbey itself as assistant Sacristan. I learned about the Iona-Book of Kells connection and the precariousness of life during those early years of Christianity in Scotland and Ireland. That such beauty could be produced in such a harsh climate - both physically and socially...
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Kathryn McIntosh made a comment
I am from Canada and I would say that our spirit of multiculturalism is our greatest asset. Newcomers are welcome here and integrate quite readily. We are beginning to do better with our Indigenous peoples ...but have a long way to go.
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As a fellow Canadian i would have to agree with you. Our multicultural spirit makes me proud!
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When I visited Rembrandt's house there was an exhibit of his etchings which was wonderful. Many years later saw another etchings exhibit in New Orleans ..They are so intimate, compared with the paintings. One of my favourite Rembrandt's after Nightwatch is the Prodigal ...full of symbolism! He truly is your national treasure!
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When volunteering with the Iona Community several years ago I also heard about the BOK connection - that the Illuminations were part of the monks devotional practice and were at some point - during the Viking raids - taken away to Ireland for safekeeping.
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Well said, Kathryn. The Charter is standing up well indeed!
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I remember just sitting in awe in front of the Nachtwacht. Indeed a treasure!
