ByRobyn Harris
Gratitude Gratitude has been scientifically shown to improve our physical and mental wellbeing. When we take steps to include this in our daily practice it uplifts us and supports many of the other points that I’ve listed here. What’s more, it’s so simple to do, doesn’t have to cost anything or take up any extra…
ByRobyn Harris
If you’ve been following my blog, you might have seen an earlier post of mine where I explained that our inner state of balance is not a static thing. It’s just like keeping your balance on a bicycle, surf board, or anything else – it’s dynamic and responsive, requiring us to be fluid and flexible…
ByRobyn Harris
One of the things that I’m finding most concerning at this time is that we seem to be so focused on fear and the things not to do, rather than things we can do to take care of ourselves and our wellbeing, both now and going forward into the new ‘normal’, whatever form that might…
ByRobyn Harris
The recent events around the world, sparked by the death of George Floyd have saddened me deeply on many levels. Yes, of course racism is a terrible thing, and of course Black lives matter. I don’t mean to take away from that in any sense. But I think this issue goes way beyond that, and…
ByRobyn Harris
Infinite Potential If we bring together all that we can learn from Nature and the animals, I believe that we have infinite potential to create a new way of being that better serves us, both as individuals, and as a collective. Living in alignment with our inner wildness, and with Who We Really Are, gives…
ByRobyn Harris
Animals For those of us who are now home based, and sharing our homes with animals, this Pause (or should that be ‘Paws’ in this case! ?) is the perfect opportunity to have more quality time with them. Many will appreciate some extra cuddles, grooming or play. Engaging with them in this way releases oxytocin…
ByRobyn Harris
Nature For me, one way we can do this is by getting back to Nature. We can approach this in a variety of ways: By sitting in Nature and noticing all the different sights, scents, sounds and sensations By observing the feelings we experience when we do this By contemplating the Life Force shared by…
ByRobyn Harris
One of the things that I love best about my work is when I can bring all the various aspects together: people, nature and animals. The other day, as I was pondering this time of staying at home, I realised that this is the perfect opportunity for us all to do just that! People This…
ByRobyn Harris
As I was sitting in the woods by our house the other day, enjoying the stillness, I began to notice that even in the relative quiet of this space, there’s lots of activity going on: birds singing, bees buzzing, squirrels scampering and insects crawling around in the leaf litter at my feet. It got me…
ByRobyn Harris
So, my message is that whatever you’re feeling, it’s ok. The situation we find ourselves in at the moment is far from normal and so if you feel that you’ve lost your sense of balance, that’s perfectly natural. But there are things you can do to support yourself, you don’t have to do it alone,…
ByRobyn Harris
Some further ways to support yourself at this time are: make sure you keep hydrated – our body uses more water in times of stress uncertainty is exhausting so make sure you get plenty of good quality rest don’t put any expectations on yourself – take one day at a time, or even one hour…
ByRobyn Harris
These feelings can become overwhelming and between this and the current ‘lockdown’ restrictions, we can feel, metaphorically, like we’re ‘drowning’ or ‘struggling to breathe’. If this resonates for you, I invite you to try some breathing exercises, or to use this tapping technique to help yourself feel more comfortable. If you find yourself feeling lost,…