The body I should always have had
I’ve always been a bit of a chunk. Even when I was little, I loved my food. And I’m still not entirely sure whether eating was a form of protection for me, or whether that was simply the story I…
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Sharon was my sister
I’ve always wanted to tell the world about Sharon. I was never sure how to, and I am not sure what I have written will do her justice. I just want everyone to know how special she was and how…
The stories we carry
I don’t have many memories of my life, and the memories I do have are, at best, sketchy. Who knows if it’s trauma, partying in my younger years, or menopause that makes it this way, but it is real. Some…
Brighter Day, Better Night Journal
“Inspiring reflections and daily motivations for a brighter tomorrow” Brighter Day, Better Night What if just a few minutes each evening could help you sleep more peacefully, wake with more purpose, and appreciate the life you’re creating? Brighter Day, Better…
Goodbye old friend
” The Bag, the Sea and Learning to Let Go” Some things in life become far more than what they were ever intended to be. A favourite chair becomes Dad’s chair.A battered old car becomes part of the family.A particular mug…
Powering through
“I’m powering through, every single day.” Some mornings I bounce out of bed like a spring chicken, full of energy, singing the praises of the sunshine and greeting the day with enthusiasm. Other mornings, just lifting the duvet feels like…
The Ancient Yogic Wisdom of the Fourth Finger
“Sometimes the smallest rituals have the greatest power to transform the way we experience life.” The Ancient Yogic wisdom of the fourth finger…Take a moment to look at your hands. Perhaps you’re wearing a wedding ring, an engagement ring, or…
Trusting the flow
Something magical happens when we stop forcing life and start flowing with it. So many spend years pushing, striving and trying to control every outcome. Convining ourselves that success only comes through relentless effort and constant action. Often, only when…
When It’s Okay to Let Go
When It’s okay to let go – We often hear that growth happens outside our comfort zone. While there is truth in that, there is also a danger in believing that every uncomfortable thing is somehow good for us. Sometimes,…
Who Am I Now?
Have you ever reached a point in your life where you suddenly realise that the thing that defined you no longer defines you? It’s a strange feeling. For years, perhaps decades, you’ve been someone’s mum. Your days revolved around school…