I have become increasingly tired and irritated at hearing people utter the phrase “That’s what Christmas is all about” when referring to a particularly well-cooked turkey or an unfeasibly large and discounted TV. What on earth has happened to us? It feels harder and harder to find a way through … [Read more...] about What Christmas Is Really All About
Gratitude
Why Facing Sadness Is The Only Way Past It
“It happens upon you. It’s bigger than you. There’s a humility you have to step into, where you surrender to being moved through the landscape of grief by grief itself” These are the words of writer Elizabeth Gilbert talking about how she experienced grief after the death of her partner. She is … [Read more...] about Why Facing Sadness Is The Only Way Past It
How To Control Your Life
Back at school one of my daughter’s friends arrives with a striking new appearance. Teacher- ”Liv your hair is silver!” Liv - ”I know, I dyed it myself." The nonchalance made me laugh out loud. Pulled up for a flagrant flouting of the school rules, in that momentary exchange between pupil and … [Read more...] about How To Control Your Life
Why Holidays Awaken A Troubled Inner Child
The only holiday I can remember with my mother and father was to North Wales where it rained a lot and we had tinned grapefruit for breakfast. In other years Mostly holidays meant either staying on the farm where my aunt lived or going away to scout camp on my own. Both of which I pretty much … [Read more...] about Why Holidays Awaken A Troubled Inner Child
Why Mindfulness Benefits From The Power Of Gratitude
It felt as if we had temporarily returned to winter at the start of the week. Even the bluebells looked as if they were in shock as I walked across the fields, having dug my fleece out from the wardrobe for what I hoped would be “one last hurrah”. Daisy was unfazed and snuffled suspiciously around … [Read more...] about Why Mindfulness Benefits From The Power Of Gratitude