The journey
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We’ve talked about how some experiences that occur through change can have us feel pain and a sense of loss, we can put up walls and then, if we judge
February 21, 2021
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We’ve talked about how some experiences that occur through change can have us feel pain and a sense of loss, we can put up walls and then, if we judge
With Valentine’s Day coming up, many of us will be sharing messages of love. With “All you need is love” and “Love one another” ringing in my ears, I’m imagining
Going through any sort of change in our life, it’s good to have something to go to when you feel overwhelmed, unable to think or plan. When you feel as
One of the things I love most is that time in the morning when the world is still and the sun rises beyond the trees in the garden, its light
Last week we talked about moving beyond appearance, seeing the significance of things and I asked the question – Are you willing to see life through the eyes of your
Living in in Hong Kong taught me a lot about appearance. What d’you think about appearance? How does it work in your life? In Hong Kong where appearance was important,
Like leaves on a tree, we’re all different, and, at the same time, we each contribute to the whole. Trees have different meanings for different cultures, yet commonly symbolise strength
As we look back over 2020, my goodness what a year it’s been! With so many unexpected events, it’s been challenging for each of us in many different ways –
Two years ago I wrote about how to find peace when it feels like your world has been turned upside down. Then the focus was on personal change and the
This Christmas is going to be different! Often defined by tradition, with the prospect of not having that this year, it’s important to accept how things are, to be realistic
It’s not always easy to find resilience. When you have the ground whipped out from beneath you, it’s easy feel helpless and think that you’ll never survive. You may feel
Christmas, the most wonderful time of the year… A time of coming together, sharing food with family and friends, twinkling lights, candles, singing carols…a time of joy. For many, however,
The other week I attended a workshop designed to help understand and support children with ‘disabilities’. As a mum with a daughter diagnosed as having Asperger’s Syndrome, as a volunteer
As a child, I was small and skinny. I wore National Health Service glasses – pink plastic ones. I was teased horribly and felt ugly. I felt different, alone. I
With everything that’s happening in the world at the moment – the conflict, the pandemic, climate change, political upheaval, terrorism – it’s clear that we’re being given a good shake
Navigating change is never smooth. We can feel decidedly wobbly, think that we’ll never survive alone, sometimes feel downright helpless. And yet…it’s through change that we find our resilience, learn
When you look at your life, how would you describe your story so far? Is it one of fun and adventure, or, are you someone who likes to feel comfortable?
“Who in the world am I?”, asked Alice in her quest for identity. On the surface, a story that is considered by some to be about fun and nonsense, underneath a
Freedom. We’re hearing lots of conversation around the world about the way our governments are addressing the Covid pandemic. Some see the measures taken as restricting individual freedom, others see
When you go on the journey of understanding and becoming more of who you are, the chances are that there can be quite a few rocks on your path! You
It seems everyone is talking about change, we are too – and our focus is on who you are becoming. After all, changing your life is all about changing you!
We’ve talked in recent weeks about the world being turned upside down and the opportunity to create a better world, imagining what we’d like to see. Of course, we need
If there is one gift that you could give to the world at this time, what might it be? What quality do you feel would make a difference? Perhaps…peace of
Last week my mum passed. Having been in residential care for almost four years, she finally let go. Covid restrictions meant that yesterday our family came together to celebrate who
To believe is to know that every day is a new beginning. It is to trust that miracles happen, and dreams really do come true. To believe is to see
With everything that’s happening around us, what supports you through the uncertainty? Nothing gives us a greater feeling of security than when you connect with your heart, to that place
Feeling a twinge of disappointment recently……. I was reminded of the words of a song that my dad used to sing to me, words from the musical “South Pacific” which
We may not like to hear it at the time, however… every crisis offers an opportunity to awaken to something new in ourselves, to become more of who we are.
We’ve all heard the saying ‘To Thine Own Self Be True’ and most of us understand it to mean be authentic. What we can perhaps then ask is… how
Have you ever felt like you’ve tried everything and still you’re not where you want to be? You feel frustrated beyond measure, exhausted, you’re fed up of the struggle, you’ve
We’ve talked in recent weeks about our lives being turned upside down and the opportunity to create a better world, imagining what we’d like to see. We’ve discussed how we
Sometimes we can feel that life is comfortable enough, we have everything we need, yet have a feeling that something is missing, we want more…. we’re just don’t know how
The oak tree’s roots go as deep as its branches reach up to the sky – as above so below. How strong is your foundation, how far do you reach?
Looking through my mum’s family tree, I found it interesting to see that her family motto is “Hold fast”. It had me pondering…. When we experience any change or struggle
All things change and, as we clear away the old, as we emerge from the chrysalis, we slowly become aware of a release from worry and uncertainty. We feel calm
Sometimes we need to break to let go and heal. When we have pressure upon pressure piled on us, often its the case that we are simply being asked to
When things are tough and we’re not sure what we can do, we wonder how we can make a difference, one of the simplest gifts we can offer is a
For a good time now, there’s been so much talk about change. With all the upheaval, we’ve talked about what sort of world we’d like to see, what is our
When we’re in the middle of a challenge, when we’re in pain, we might not like to hear that we’re never given more than we can handle and that all
We’ve all heard it – every crisis offers opportunity – and that might not be what we want to hear when we’re in the middle of it! When it feels