This week I met an incredible woman who lives in the middle of a field outside one of the wealthiest regions in England. She made the active choice to live alone and was glowing because of it. This article is not
Walking into a minefield
There is innocent glee captured in the faces of these two youngsters as they share a secret which belies the fact that words when reordered create sword. They can cut and often its quite unintentional. Let me share a recent
When did you last stop completely?
Can you feel the magic of this place? It has been described as a Welsh Shangri-La and the most druid-like place in the world. When you cross a little wooden bridge at its heart there is a sign that says please make
What is the art of celebration?
As I complete another circle round the sun I find myself contemplating the art of celebration. Consider these words which are full of wisdom and reflect on how much you love yourself: Celebrate who you are in your deepest heart.
What does shadow work reveal?
No amount of conscious desire for something can overcome an unconscious belief that if you had that thing, it would destroy you. laurence galian The essence of my work is to make the unconscious conscious. When you refuse to look at
How do you move from survival mode to Being mode?
How many interactions have you witnessed – be those your own; exchanges on social media; or conversations between people – where the unspoken message was love me, love me? Take a moment to consider this question by reflecting on your experiences over
What does it mean to live in an interdependent world
What does fear of the world, the situation in the Ukraine and interdependence have in common? The next buddha will be a sangha: a matrix of human beings united in a common story of the self. Aligned with these defining
How abundant do you feel?
What do you think of Mothers’ Day? I actually find it a challenging time not because of the blatant commercialism rather it’s due to the fact that my mother is not my best friend. We had a very challenging relationship
There is only one of us here
No matter what the state of society or the times, each of us can contribute to peace in our immediate environment and assisting each other in daily life – the family & local community are key starting points…. the people
Is overcoming challenges what gives life meaning?
You know that if life is running smoothly then you can feel in flow and yet in a nano second all that can change and you can feel overwhelmed by what lies in front of you. One of the traps