A Little Breathing Space
For the next few weeks I'm doing a little bit of CPD (continuing professional development)- and some necessary wellbeing management for myself. I'm taking part in a Mindfulness course at the Buddhist centre in East London. So far, I am happy to report it is not only...
read moreYou are never alone
Do you ever get the sense of being totally overwhelmed? So much 'stuff' going on, so much to do, not enough time in the day ... and no one else seems to be there when you need help? Maybe there are people about - it's just that you have become so used to doing things...
read moreWhat does Heaven look like?
Watching children play is such fun. Have you ever watched a little one play on his/her own from the corner of your eye whilst pretending to be busily pre-occupied with something else? I love it. Not only does it make me smile but as an 'amateur psychologist' it can be...
read morePrana – Breath of Life
Breathing, it's an interesting topic. To inspire means fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative. It also means to breathe-in. How's your breathing? Not really paying much attention to it? Stop for a moment,...
read moreAngels of St Teresa of Avila
I've just delivered a very different workshop from usual, and I really enjoyed it. I based it on the teachings of Saint Teresa of Avila (151-1582) -and her little book with a huge message: the 'Interior Castle' written in 1577. Persuaded to write by her confessor,...
read moreChaos v Creativity
As I started sorting out my packing, and gathered bits and pieces for my workshops for this coming weekend, I’m even more aware of how little planning I do. To other people, particularly those trying to work with me I must be an absolute nightmare. For those who are...
read moreAngels of the Kabbalah
Do you ever get confused about how many archangels there are? Someone recently asked me: " I always thought that there were seven archangels. Now I have read that in the Kabbalah it says there are ten! How does that work?" There seems to be so many opinions on the...
read moreAn Angel’s Name
Many people ask me about the name of their guardian angels. I used to be really keen (about 20 years ago) on helping people to connect with the name of their personal angels because I felt at the time that the name was in some way essential for a good connection - but...
read moreLife’s a Panto
At this time of year many grandparents will be taking excited children off to the theatre, or village hall, for a seasonal rendition of one of the popular English 'Panto's. As a child I loved them, my own two looked forward to their annual trip to a big theatre in...
read moreHave a Sparkling Christmas!
This year we have decorated our house with even more lovely twinkling lights and the shrubs outside have a sparkle that welcomes and warms as people drive down our lane . Thanks to LED we no longer have the worry of light-bulbs. Do you remember when just one bulb...
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