She remembered who she was and the game changed
When someone experiences a tragedy we automatically ask - "What can I do?" "How can I help?" "What should I say?" Seeing I have been on the other side of this equation; as a wife of someone with cancer, a widow and also myself being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease I thought it was time …
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Have you heard this phrase before - follow your intuition? You may have even read about finding your bliss. Sometimes I ignore my inner voice and pretend that I don't hear what it is telling me. In the last few weeks I have been lost and feeling the full impact of grief and loss. My …
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I am happy to admit that I have watched my fair share of romantic comedies (romcoms). I especially love the ones where a couple start out as friends and end up as much more in the end. When I was younger I loved 'When Harry meet Sally' and then progressed to 'The Holiday", 'Just go with it', 'He's …
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“The mind is everything. What you think you become.” ~ Buddha What message am I sending out to the world? More importantly what message am I sending myself? Louise L Hay suggests we look in the mirror directly into our eyes and say I love you. Sounds easy but can you do it without a little …
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I have learnt this week that Yoga is all about balance – when we stretch one side of the body we must stretch the other or our muscles will be out of balance. “People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed.” ~ Audrey Hepburn Can we adopt this theory …
An aspect of being a widow that I didn't expect was the frustration I feel making every single decision in our household. This week I purchased a new television. Some may say that it would be wonderful not to have to debate with someone else over every decision. However, I truly do sometimes wish that …
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A gorgeous friend told me about this poem and so today I watched it on youtube. You may have already seen it but it holds such an important message. Even though I use the web to communicate with you all, it is important to look up from our screens and join the world. It is also …
I have to say I am a massive advocate for sleep. Getting a good night's sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your overall health and well-being. Adequate sleep gives your body time and energy to recover from the day's stresses, and helps you to stay sharp and focused throughout …
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Happy Easter to everyone. Today I read this quote from one of my favourite authors. If you’re going to eat healthily do it because you love your life and want to live for a long time. Do it for those reasons. As opposed to doing it out of a fear of illness. Every choice I used …
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I am sure I am sounding repetitive but whenever I am at the beach I feel such a strong connection with nature. For me nature can do wonderful things for the soul and makes me feel nourished and restored. The moment my feet hit the sand I feel a lightness. When I am not at …
Multiple Strengths 