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A few years back, myself and a couple of friends adopted the concept of ‘Conscious Christmas’. We’d gather for a cuppa and a natter somewhere in the weeks after Halloween and share how we’d really like Christmas to be. Then we’d consider what key actions or conversations were needed to make that happen. Last yearContinue reading “Conscious Christmas”

Yesterday my daughter fell off her bike in to the road. As she did, a bus stopped about 20 cm behind her. Yes, it was one of those horrible moments you dread happening.😱 I usually ride behind her but on this last stretch before our house, I go ahead in case of any fast trafficContinue reading “When shock happens”

One thing I have not missed since Lockdown is greeting kisses. In close, cheek to cheek straightaway. No thank you. I prefer greeting people with my eyes, and that is something I can still do – even with a mask on! I do miss a good hug with friends though. A silent ‘thank you –Continue reading “A good hug these days is hard to find”

Are you the type of person who enjoys her own company? I am! I love long stretches of time on my own. I’ve been on solo wild camping trips. I enjoy meals on my own. I go walking every day on my own…well, me the dog, and nature!😉 So I truly understand the sheer joy ofContinue reading “Who matters to you?”

Cold, damp silence. All distinction between sky and land gone. Tree ghosts, a few rooftops, three lights punctuate the greyish white backdrop. All others enveloped. What lies beyond, I wonder? It will roll back. The patchwork of rooftops, the sea estuary, the mobile mast. All will reveal themselves again. Soon we will head out forContinue reading “White out”

Heads resting on arms, encircling the empty tins on the table by the bay window. Further bodies on the floor. Some with backs against walls, heads lolling. Others curled under blankets. His flatmate asleep on the sofa. He sits in the sole armchair, wearing that oversized tweed coat whose stale smell I’d come to knowContinue reading “The tracks of my years”

I love open-ended questions!. They are where it’s at! Think ‘who what, when, where and how’ – all asked with a genuine curiosity and willingness to be surprised. As a coach, I love sitting there not knowing what someone is going to say. Seemingly simple questions can open up another world of possibility. Previously hiddenContinue reading “My favourite questions”

Going round and round in circles inside your head? Trying to figure out a way forward? Maybe you’re struggling to make time for what really matters in your life? Full day ahead and wondering how to make it all work AND feel alive while you go about it?😳 Welcome to my question of the moment!Continue reading “Powerful question🤔”

You know it’s in there. A heaviness which holds you back from being your fullest expression of yourself. Maybe you’ve even been ‘working on it’ for a while: seeing a therapist; communing with your journal. Maybe you’ve (finally!) been taking notice of the signals your body has been sending you. ‘Could there be something elseContinue reading “Heartache💔”

I love sleep. Seven hours please! I can manage on less, but it’s hard to do anything which requires sustained energy: like getting up early and writing daily posts! Good sleep creates the conditions for your to flourish. It sets you up to tend to what matters.❤️ I’ve gone through a number of years ofContinue reading “5 tips for better sleep😴”