But my grief and loss is very real all the same. It’s tempting to distract myself. But I know from bitter experience that when you don’t feel it, you don’t process it. And when you don’t process it, it can stick around for a very long time. Two of my best friends are just about […]
I’m heartbroken and I’m grieving. Yet no-one has died. Read More »
– sensory-based, immersive experiences to reconnect you with hidden memories. I read today about a care home in Birmingham where most of the residents have dementia. They have recreated a living, useable street that has the look and feel of the 1950’s. Here is the BBC article. When you get there, all of your senses
It’s a brilliant way to get a point across. And it’s easier to relate to and remember than a list of facts and figures. So, here goes. When did you last stop and look down so you could take in the view from whatever mountain you are climbing, to see how far you have come?
I love a good metaphor! Read More »
One of my favourite inspirational quotes is by Liv Lane; “You Are Enough. Not because you did or said or thought or bought or became or created something special. But because…. You Always Were.” It helps me get grounded when I need it, and at the same time, it inspires me to be myself and
What’s the most inspirational or motivational quote that guides you through life? Read More »
Life is all about learning. Successful people don’t give up at the first hurdle. Or the second or third or even the fourth. They keep going. Again. And again. And again. Part of learning any new skill is about keeping going even when the going gets tough. It’s about learning from your ‘mistakes’ and treating
What do you do when you fall down? Read More »
I am what I have I am what I do I am what other people say about me. Your true identity comes from within. It comes from a deep connection to yourself. Not from anything that is outside of you. There are so many beautiful souls out there who appear to have little, yet live
The Three Big Lies according to Henri Nouwen; Read More »
The theme for this year’s United Nations Annual 5th June awareness-raising day is Air Pollution, this year being hosted by China. The strains on our EXTERNAL World are well documented. Hopefully with more shifts in awareness, policy and action there will be a possibility of saving this beautiful planet for future generations. But what about
As we celebrate #WorldEnvironmentDay2019, I have a vital question for you. Read More »
What are the 3 perfect drying conditions and why should you care? Hanging out the laundry recently, I got thinking about the 3 perfect drying conditions and how, if any one of them is absent, you get less than satisfactory results. You need; No rain – so clothes don’t get wetter Sunshine – to evaporate
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Sometimes, no matter how much you love what you do, it can feel like you are trying to process so much information that there is no room for anything else in your head. What do you do when that happens? Do you keep ploughing on? Or do you take a break? Even if you’re on
What do you do when your head feels saturated? Read More »
What armour do you wear during difficult conversations to avoid showing your vulnerability? We all do this to varying degrees as a form of self-protection, whether you realise it or not. I’ve learned to see the other person through the filter of compassion if ever I start to feel defensive or notice the focus moving
