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Giving thanks

Today is Thanksgiving. Whilst I’ll leave my American friends to be the ones to celebrate it properly, I want to take the opportunity to use the occasion as a time to give gratitude for and celebrate what the past 12 months have given me. This past year has offered me some of the most beautifulContinue reading “Giving thanks”

Treasure hunting

One of the joys of forest bathing is that it allows your inner child to come out and play. That’s basically what forest bathing is – an opportunity to play. As adults we often feel as though we shouldn’t – but why do we feel that way? Who says we’re not allowed to play anymore?Continue reading “Treasure hunting”

Let it rain

How many times have you been ready to go outside when you look out of the window or step out of the door and notice it raining and your heart sinks? Suddenly you’re stopped in your tracks and reluctantly turn around, take your coat and boots off and sit down inside instead? I know it’sContinue reading “Let it rain”

The natural cycle

So much of life is about cycles – a sequence of events that repeat on a regular basis. We are seeing it now as the trees start to erupt into their annual display of colour before the leaves fall to earth. Whilst some may suggest we’re nearing the end of the seasonal cycle; it canContinue reading “The natural cycle”

Adopting a slower pace

In modern life we have a tendency to do everything in a hurry. We’re rushing from place to place, focused on ticking something else off an imaginary to do list without really thinking. Sometimes though we need to slow down – and if we don’t, the universe has ways of making you. That’s what hasContinue reading “Adopting a slower pace”

The Dreamachine

Last weekend I found myself in Woolwich to experience the Dreamachine. But what is the Dreamachine I hear you ask? Well it is an experience like no other that takes you on an extraordinary and magical journey to explore the possibility and potential of your own mind. It was created by Collective Act, in collaborationContinue reading “The Dreamachine”

Making friends with the cold

The first time I ever heard anything about the Wim Hof Method (WHM) was back in February 2020. One of my closest friends at the time was going to do a WHM workshop in North Carolina. Having never heard about this, I looked it up to find out what it was all about – mainlyContinue reading “Making friends with the cold”

Grounding

Over the past few weeks/months life seems to have gotten really hectic. Lots of freelance working coming in, lots of sessions, long days and long weeks. Whilst I know that it’s good to be busy – one thing I always make sure I have each day is time to ground. Also known as earthing, groundingContinue reading “Grounding”

The Beach

In early March I went back to one of my happy places – Playa Uvita on the pacific coast of Costa Rica. I first went there in 2018 and felt the magic of the place. I still don’t know whether it is the thunderous waves pounding to one side of me or the vibrant jungleContinue reading “The Beach”

Balance

Last night was the full moon, the Pink Moon. The name is inspired by a pink springtime flower called creeping phlox, or moss phlox rather than being a description of the moon herself. The April full moon falls in libra, a sign which focuses on brining balance into your life (according to a book I’mContinue reading “Balance”