Lately, I've found myself reflecting on the idea of letting go—truly letting go—when people or situations seem to slip away from us. I came across a piece by Cassie Phillips, and her words resonated deeply: “If they want to choose something over you, let them.” It’s such a simple idea, but also one of the [...]

Have you ever had one of those sudden, unexpected moments of clarity—a real "lightbulb moment"—when something just clicks? I had one recently, and it caught me completely off guard. I was halfway through my morning coffee, watching the sunlight filter through the kitchen window and the pigeons busying themselves on the roof opposite, when I [...]

As we move into the heart of summer, I’ve been reflecting on the idea of agency—how much control we really have over our days, our wellbeing, and our sense of fulfilment. The longer days and brighter evenings often bring a renewed sense of possibility, but it’s easy to fall back into routines that feel more [...]

Have you ever noticed how, as we get older, time seems to slip by faster and faster? I was chatting with a friend recently about how the days, weeks, and even seasons seem to blur together now in a way they never did when we were children. Back then, summer holidays felt endless, and waiting [...]

Spring has sprung! Trees are coming back to life, birds are singing as they go about nesting, daffodils are in full bloom, bluebells are starting to appear, the days are getting longer, temperatures are rising and the sun is often shining. For many this means happier moods and the desire to do more, to be [...]

Many of us, most of us perhaps, live our lives on automatic pilot, not really fully aware of what we’re doing. By following old habitual thinking and led by our conditioned tendencies, our responses can be unhelpful and undesirable. This is true in all areas of our lives. Mindfulness is about being fully present, paying [...]

I’ve been reading a book that introduced me to the term ‘wintering’. For much of the natural world, winter is a time of retreat and hibernation. For us, winter can often be seen as something we have to endure in order to reach spring and summer, a time of renewed energy and enthusiasm for life. [...]

It's increasingly important to me to be living authentically. What does that mean? I hear you ask. To me, it means living my life in a way that reflects my core values but also in accordance with my personality and interests. We can all be influenced, swayed even, by outside pressure and find ourselves doing [...]

I have to say, 2024 was a stressful year for me. But, I'm not alone. Almost everyone will experience some level of stress on a regular basis. Stress can arise from many sources and it can cause varied physical, mental, behavioural and emotional responses. During the festive season, reported levels of stress are heightened, caused [...]

I’ve been conducting research into the benefits of a mindful yoga practice for ageing well. I know from many years as a practitioner and teacher that yoga can benefit us in so many ways at any age, but as I’ve aged and the average age of attendees of my classes has naturally increased, I’m interested [...]