The days pass. Tick tock. We mark time during this Coronavirus pandemic — in our calendars, our diaries. Some of us dare to plan. Some of us dream of the future. Some of us choose to stay in the present. Some reside in the past. All of us are feeling emotions and coping with…
Rhythms of Bliss
In recent weeks whilst in the midst of the shut down for Coronavirus, I have been spending my time absorbed in daily rhythms of bliss – practicing mediation and yoga, reading, writing, painting, communing with nature and communing with my inner self. It has been a time for reflection and an opportunity for growth and…
Rest and Digest
In my present circumstances, I have needed to slow down to allow healing to take place. My days are leisurely, measured and subdued – in a good way, allowing me time to become curious about the physical sensations I am experiencing in my body, curious about my thoughts and curious about my feelings and emotions….
New Beginnings – New Story
Experiencing grief (see my previous blog post Grief Practice) is a process which, if we can practice self-awareness may have many surprising and positive outcomes. I am fortunate to be able to experience my feelings in a moment by moment basis and use various techniques to enquire of myself with the intention to discover the…
Grief Practice
Today I have been experiencing grief. Rather than push it away and deny my feelings, or even worst, rather than be annoyed with myself and tell myself to get a grip, I decided to honour my feelings and where I am today and practice self love. To move through what I am feeling, to give myself…
On Five Universal Emotions
Our human constructed calendar informs me we are about to move into a new decade. People around the world will be celebrating, releasing the past, embracing the future, making new year resolutions, setting goals and considering change. All around the world, people will be in some state of emotional response. They will be feeling…
On Travelling
I am currently journeying through Western Canada between Calgary and Vancouver, so a good opportunity to capture my thoughts on travelling. I used to go on holiday, now I travel. Going on holiday was primarily about taking a break from the routine of work; resting, relaxing, maybe trying a new activity like snorkelling, drinking,…
On Point to Point Walking and the Road Less Travelled
I recently embarked on a point to point walk following the Cleveland Way, a 177km (110 mile) long distance path. It runs between Helmsley, on the southern edge of the North York Moors National Park, to Filey on the east coast. It begins with classic moorland scenery, through forests and along escarpments and then follows a…
