The Dogs that Save Our Lives
Dogs are unsung heroes in a human world. Here in the UK we have a huge dog-loving community, and that extends around the world in many places. I have grown up in the company of dogs, and I always feel … Read More
5 Ways to Understand my Chronic Pain Condition
I joined the social network for A Chronic Voice earlier this year because I needed to find people who understand what life is like with chronic pain. Today I have written a post using the August link-up prompts, to show … Read More
How Does Meditation Work for Me?
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Meditation is a wonderful tool for self-care. Years ago, before I learned about this powerful healing practice, I thought meditation was something that wouldn’t work for me. I didn’t know how to meditate. I couldn’t sit still for more than … Read More
How to Relax in a WiFi Connected World
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We are about halfway through the school summer holiday, and today has begun in a rather stressful manner. Our dog was sick yesterday and continued doing it through the night, so I was scrubbing floors both when I went to … Read More
5 Reasons to Celebrate Pagan Festivals
posted in: Esoteric Traditions
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1. Pagan festivals break up the year into smaller sections, so we always have a fun celebration to prepare for. This month it is Lammas, or Lughnasadh, the first harvest festival. 2. Pagan festivals usually involve lots of dancing and … Read More
One Small Family Doing Our Bit
As I said in the title, we are just one small family, from a small town, doing our bit for the environment. My husband is a Chartered Waste Manager and his profession is all about environmental waste management. He quite … Read More
Be More Mindful this Summer
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I am in a strange mood this week. I feel exhausted, even though my sleep pattern hasn’t changed. I know that we are close to ending our academic year, and both me and my children need our school summer holiday … Read More
Coping with Emotional Stress
Life is continuing at a very fast pace, and this is the time of year when I begin to feel symptoms of emotional exhaustion. The simplest tasks seem to take a lot of effort, I just want to lie on … Read More
Summer Solstice 2019
It is almost time for Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, when we are supposed to be enjoying sunshine and warmth. In complete contrast to the heatwave of 2018, this June has seen record levels of rainfall here … Read More
My Treatment Plan for Rare Eye Diseases
I live with rare eye disease, a condition known as Lymphedema Distichiasis. For me the main disorder is the distichiasis, which basically means I have eyelashes that grow on the inside of my eyelids and scratch the corneas. All my … Read More