Category Mind

When It’s Okay to Let Go

when its ok 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, we commit to something with the very…

Who Am I Now?

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…

When the Universe Stops Whispering

when the universe stops whispering

Life has a funny way of trying to get our attention. At first, the messages are gentle. A feeling that something isn’t quite right. A quiet voice in the back of our minds suggesting that we take a different path.…

The weight we give to strangers

The weight we give to strangers

Have you ever noticed how a dozen pleasant interactions can be completely overshadowed by one negative one? I certainly have. I can be having the most wonderful morning. The sun is shining, I’ve enjoyed a lovely walk, and almost everyone…

Fear of the unknown!!

a picture of a black cat sat at a crossroads where there is a sign, one pointing to a bright, sunny place and the sign says "what I know", the other pointing to a dark, scary looking place, and the sign stating "the unknown"

Have you ever had a moment where an idea as come into your mind, you don’t know where it has come from but it just appears and you think…. Yeah that sounds like a good idea!! But… you have no…

We started sea dipping…

Sea dipping...life feels different - a picture of a secluded cove on a sunny day

…and somehow life feels different Sea dipping…life feels different.  Simon and I were looking for something new to try, a hobby we could do together, so we are trying out sea dipping…and somehow life feels different. It feels strange to…

Eat that Frog EARLY!

a picture depicting the saying, eat your frog early..a picture of a frog sat on a dinner plate and a sign behind it saying do the hard thing first

“It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare…..it is because we do not dare that things are difficult” ……Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca. What about those days that aren’t so good? When you feel lethargic and fed…