ByDebs Atkinson
I am a healer, a therapist, a writer, a teacher and am mostly at the beck and call of my naughty rescue dogs. Because of my own healing journey, I have a deep belief that the changes we want to see in this world must start from within us, no exceptions. I am…
ByDebs Atkinson
When I first left Sri Lanka, I was a bit concerned as to where I might go with two Sri Lankan mutts. My wonderful friend Holly had always said to me that if ever I needed a place to go, then I could go and stay with them in Brittany. I phoned Holly from Sri…
ByDebs Atkinson
I am a healer, a therapist, a writer, a teacher and am mostly at the beck and call of my naughty rescue dogs. Because of my own healing journey, I have a deep belief that the changes we want to see in this world must start from within us, no exceptions. I am…
ByDebs Atkinson
I came across this tree today. At some point in time it would have been upright and growing in a “normal” fashion. It’s roots however were based in a crumbling bank and perhaps were not as strong or deep as they could be. It looks as though the tree fell over, quite a few years…
ByDebs Atkinson
Everywhere we look at the moment seems to be chaotic. The news and internet are full of shocking and frightening stories and even switching on to Social Media sites can be not as uplifting as hoped. I used to enjoy browsing through Facebook seeing what people were up to and reading positive and uplifting stories,…
ByDebs Atkinson
This word “Acceptance” has become quite popular in the realms of self help. I absolutely agree that acceptance is important. We should accept ourselves and we should also accept others for who they are and not push to change them. However, does accepting someone as they are mean that we need to accept ALL their…
ByDebs Atkinson
Our natural reaction, generally, when seeing a loved one in emotional or physical pain, is to try and fix it. Maybe there is someone you care for who is in a relationship which looks and feels destructive and unhealthy, yet they cannot seem to take steps to change it. Or perhaps someone you love is…
ByDebs Atkinson
So many of us are on a spiritual quest, a journey, a path, whatever you want to call it, we are seekers and looking always for that spiritual goal of peace, joy, oneness, unconditional love amongst other things. You name it, we are after it! Of course “it” can be pretty elusive and cause some…
ByDebs Atkinson
Sometimes life feels full of drama and too difficult to find space to laugh. However, having a sense of the ridiculous has got me through many an unhappy situation. When all feels overwhelming remember this “blessed are we who can laugh at ourselves, for we shall never fail to be amused”. Find something to make…
ByDebs Atkinson
Such easy words but often a hard habit to break! Letting go of the parts of us that block our path is essential in moving forward to live from our hearts and to be fully connected to who we are. Here are a few helpful tools: A great way to let go of old energy…
ByDebs Atkinson
Living a more spiritual existence, being pure and all the things recommended to assist you to do that is, in my belief, absolutely right. There are so many articles, blogs, quotes and inspirational things to prod us in the right direction, to help lift our spirits and to keep moving us forward on this journey…
ByDebs Atkinson
A closed heart cannot receive love any more than it can send it out. You can intend to let go of anything blocking your heart from being open. Old relationships can have a big impact on shutting off your heart, particularly if you have been hurt, so intending to let go of old wounds is…