When you think about travelling alone for the first time in a long time, it’s normal to feel a bit apprehensive, and if you’re dealing with the pain of having
Solo travelling – it can sound both exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time. Perhaps you’re so used to caring for others, you’ve had a tough year with family health
Two weeks ago I went on a day trip to Aitutaki in the Cook islands. So many people had raved about how beautiful it is, a South Pacific island paradise
It’s nearly six weeks since I set off from Vanuatu and I’ve met many people along the way. That for me is one of the best things about travelling –
Before I even set off from Vanuatu, I have to admit … I got the collywobbles. I wasn’t setting off on holiday, I was letting go of an attachment to
I’ve been in Rarotonga now for 3 weeks and been round the island clockwise and anti-clockwise so many times I’ve lost count. I’ve travelled in the bus where the driver
Last week I wrote about the experience of leaving Vanuatu and finding myself in Rarotonga. You might ask ‘why’ – why do this, why this journey – and perhaps you
Sometimes on your journey, you feel uncertain…you just don’t know what next, what to do. It happened for me recently. A few weeks ago, I set off from Vanuatu on
A great journey needs time, it shouldn’t be rushed. If it is, it becomes like a package tour with no substance, no real beauty or meaning…there’s so much moving around,
Where to start your journey? Often when you travel you start by focusing on the destination. However, when you focus solely on the destination, you run the risk of putting
This month we’re talking about the journey, your personal journey… to discovering who you are and living from your true nature. I must admit that one the great joys in
The one thing, for me, that blocks the joy on your journey is worry…worry about money, worry about security, the need to protect yourself. Yet, the funny thing is, you
The greatest story is arguably the story of the journey to your heart, the journey home to who you really are…something that is there all the time, that offers the
Perception is a wonderful thing, isn’t it, it’s simply the way you see things… and you can change it in a nanosecond. You can write a new story! When you
Is your story one of fun and adventure, or, are you someone who likes to feel safe and comfortable? If you’re happy being comfortable, that’s great. However, if it’s the case
This month we’re looking at stories – the stories you tell yourself about your family, about growing up, your life, about who you are. Stories are wonderful, aren’t they, and
Having been someone who has played many roles in life, what I’ve seen is that they do allow you to experience different ways of being! However, playing roles means that
Are you someone who’s been who you thought you should be for years and years and now you’re beginning to realise it’s not who you really are – you’ve just
The other day I remembered hearing a song that used to be on the radio when I was little – Lonnie Donergan’s song “Putting on the agony, putting on the
This month we’re looking at appearance and the roles we can play to hide who we really are because we don’t want to be seen – we feel uncomfortable being
Are you willing to say you just don’t know…you don’t know who you are any more, or what to do? Learning to be ok with not knowing…it can be scary,
Still looking at being willing to change…looking for external validation and approval can be something that gets in the way of listening to your intuition and ultimately being yourself. External
With awareness comes choice and personal responsibility – for your energy and how you interact with others. Of course, if you want to change something, you need to start with
One of the most common barriers to being willing to change is the need to feel secure – you’ve got to admit it, most of us like to feel comfortable.
Like our emotional triggers, our mind can also play games with us. It can have us worry about this and that, debate what’s right or wrong, argue about what we
Awareness is what you need when you want to learn to recognise your emotional triggers….what tweaks your buttons when you find yourself feeling upset, freezing or reacting strongly, then wondering
Developing awareness and self knowledge, there are so many benefits. Understanding why you feel a certain way helps you to respond rather than react… decision making becomes easier because you
In terms of energy, for some of us it’s generally steady and consistent, for others it can vary a lot, be up and down, a bit like a yoyo. Exploring
Happy New Year to you! A new year, new energy… what’s possible for you? This month we’re looking at awareness which for me is where it all starts when you
Isn’t it interesting how some people still manage to smile, to laugh, no matter what’s happening in life….and can have you feeling lighter and happier just by being with you?
Yesterday, sitting watching the sun sparkle on the sea… I found myself thinking ‘the sun always rises…’. A bit obvious perhaps and, because it does, for many people it’s a
Exploring who you really are … I see it as a journey to open and connect with everything inside you. The journey begins with self awareness and finding the wisdom
There are so many benefits to being yourself and feeling confident in being who you are that sometimes you wonder why you ever tried to be someone you thought you
Becoming self aware, getting to know you…it’s a process, a journey…and like most adventures, it’s great to have fun, and, to rest from time to time and do whatever you
This month we’re looking at fidelity… in terms of being yourself. We’ve all heard the saying ‘To Thine Own Self Be True’ which is perhaps a bit cliché. It can
Not knowing where you’re going can be the scariest, and, the most exciting thing in the world! When I came to Vanuatu in the middle of Covid, I had never
Often, it’s through the twists and turns, the challenges you face that you develop strength and resilience; and overcoming your challenges can transform you into someone you never imagined –
Being mentally tough, tough in the sense of not giving up, persisting under pressure, is important in working though any stress or change and it builds resilience. How do you
Whatever the crisis, its human nature to panic. Whether your world has been turned upside down by a global crisis, a natural disaster or a major life change, the first
With so many natural disasters happening around the world, this month we’re looking at finding resilience …how to cope, how to find your inner strength when something completely unexpected happens