Release and Wonder:  The Gifts of Gratitude

I have been invited to present at a Mind Body Soul Summit in December and as part of my preparation for this, I wrote the following blog.  The Summit is entitled Release With Gratitude, and so the presenters will all be exploring various perspectives on this.  The organiser, Sue Allsworth of Authentic Smile, is also…

From Mindfulness to ‘Beingfulness’

‘Mindfulness’ has become a common concept these days and many people are benefiting greatly from this practice, however I have always felt that something was missing… For me it doesn’t fully take into account that we are more than just our mind: we are Mind, Body & Spirit.  Even these divisions are artificial and it’s…

Saying Goodbye (Part 1)

This is one of the hardest pieces I’ve ever written, and yet I want to reach out to anyone who might find themselves in the same position, to say that although you probably feel very alone at the moment, please know that there are others out there who care, and who will understand at least…

How Best to Support our Own Wellbeing, both Now, and Going Forward (Part 5)

So, my vision: I would love this to be a time that we can look back on and recognise as a major turning point in our lives.  A time when we: went within and rediscovered ourselves and our values learnt how to ‘lean into’ these and to follow the deepest guidance of our hearts learnt…

How Best to Support our Own Wellbeing, both Now, and Going Forward (Part 4)

Connecting with others One of the biggest challenges of our current ‘lockdown’ situation is that it is lessening our ability to engage in face-to-face interaction with others.  Humans are social beings and we need to feel a sense of connection in order to experience full wellbeing. In the initial shock and fear of coronavirus the…