As I was saying yesterday, I began searching for a magic wand that would make everything better, but eventually I came to the realisation that really I am the only one who can turn things around for myself and create the life I want to live. That changing my perceptions profoundly changes how I experience…
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This was originally going to be a ‘live’ on my Facebook group, and then a video, but it quickly became a much longer piece and so I thought I’d write it instead because I know I have a tendency to go off on a tangent and at least this way I can more easily edit…
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‘Mindfulness’ has become a common concept these days and many people are benefiting greatly from this practice, however I have always felt that we could go further… I strongly feel that we need to bear in mind that we are more than just our mind: we are Mind, Body & Spirit. Even these divisions are…
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Following on from my recent series on Saying Goodbye, I thought I’d look at the situation from another perspective, that of the friends and family of the person who has been bereaved. So often in this country, dying and grief are taboo subjects and so they’re rarely talked about in general conversation. This means that…
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So, the messages I’d like to share from this experience are: This time of lockdown has given us a whole new appreciation of connection. I encourage you to never take this for granted and to be grateful for all those who bring light and joy into your life. Remember to treasure the time you have…
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Everywhere I turn there are memories of her, and I keep finding more bits of ‘kitty paraphernalia’ – who knew one small cat could have so many things?! They include: her taurine supplement, blankets, assorted toys that keep turning up in random places around the house, food and treats, cat flap and step, and the…
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We brought our precious girl home with us again and put her in a box with a couple of her blankets and some toys until the next day when Tim made her a lovely wooden coffin and dug a grave for her by her favourite sunny step where she used to sit on summer evenings…
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Over the last couple of months, I had noticed that Kali seemed to suddenly appear much older. Last summer she’d had a burst of new energy and had regularly gone out hunting on the land around our house. She was much too successful for my liking, but it was heartening to see that she was…
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I chatted with Kali about how I was feeling, asking her forgiveness for the times when I was sad and worried about losing her. Doing this helped me to realise that feeling upset was only serving to rob me of the gift of this time together and so, for the most part, I was able…
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Kali loved to spend time outdoors, either exploring or sitting in the sunshine and enjoying its warmth. During the winter she didn’t go out as much, as she hated the cold, and instead enjoyed the odd game of chase to keep up her hunting skills. She loved to be up at a height where she…
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