Perfectly Imperfect Christmas Moments
Although it is often referred to be ‘the season to be jolly’, the approach to Christmas can instead feel like a season of overwhelm. By the beginning of November, Christmas mu
The changing nature of friendships
Many years ago, I became aware of a poem which began, ‘People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime’ by Brian A. “Drew” Chalker. It very much resonate
Soothing the Soul with Mindful Gardening
When I was in my late twenty’s, I was diagnosed with ME. For a long time, I couldn’t plan outings, or attend events, as from day to day, I wouldn’t know how the fatigue wou
Changing your vibration
It’s all about the vibration, man! If you are rolling your eyes, don’t worry. I did the same when I heard this sentence many years ago. But it is true, vibrations are aroun
Meaningful Life
I am now celebrating 20 years of running a business in the health and wellness sector. Reading this Chinese Proverb gave me an opportunity to reflect on how much joy it has given
New Year – a time for reflection instead of resolutions
Have you felt a pressure to set resolutions or goals for the year ahead? I must admit, I have always found it a bit of an unnecessary stress, and, for me, springtime is better plac
When you feel unlovable, you are not alone
If you feel unlovable, you are not alone – I feel like this sometimes too, and I am sure there are many here amongst us who feel the same way. For me, it pops up every now and
The movies of the mind
One morning, I awoke from a night’s sleep feeling a little negative. At first, I couldn’t pin the feeling onto anything but as I went about my morning routine, I found myself
Meditation isn’t always easy
“Life is amazing. And then it’s awful. And then it’s amazing again. And in between the amazing and awful it’s ordinary and mundane and routine. Breathe in the a
I have qualified as an Internal Quality Assurer
Since January I have been studying hard for this qualification – it’s all about ensuring the quality of assessing students work. I can’t say it was the easiest co