When did you last giggle? Whilst it’s soon the tough anniversary of losing the man I considered to be my step-father; I am reminded of his zany humour. We’d chat frequently throughout the day, and his extended phrase to me was: “When did you last giggle, burp and fart?” He was a huge fan of [...]

I have just been given a life-changing space: a sliver of glorious wiggle- room,  relating to my physical pain: my body has won the soul lottery! A simple prosthetic in my right shoe, means that after fifty-something years, my gait has been evened- out and straightened. It is the wish of my medical team to [...]

When we’re tangled up in our own problems, it’s all too easy to over-look feelings of gratitude. Or, why we are luckier than other people. So, checking-in with ourselves is important, because it reminds us about the life-securities that we take for granted; and it keeps us aware, and grounded about what we’re already incredibly [...]

Starting a fresh new year is a welcome relief for many of us. We’re embarking on an inaugural venture into twelve brand-new months ahead. How exciting! We’re jumping into the driving seat of our car, and we can choose which roads and routes we wish to travel down. We’re the boss of ourselves! No matter [...]

The over-whelming vibe of saying goodbye to 2022: relief! Everywhere I looked, people seemed to be sheep-hooking 2023. Or, running towards it, as though to a cuddly warm relative. There were more fireworks locally, than there’s been for several years. We’re all so relieved to be starting a fresh year. The feeling is visceral, and [...]