When we give or receive a smile there’s a comforting flash of effervescence in our tummies. I call it the “Popping candy effect”. Even in the quickest of exchanges, these sensations can be felt, and they are key to keeping us in the driving seats of our minds -once you start noticing them. The smile [...]

Snug beneath the warm earth, every season, are the subtle makings of new beginnings. So quietly do they form, and with no comparison to other species; they focus only on their own growth. Nor do they concern about how they may navigate: upwards through the complex roots of the trees, they nestle under. They are [...]

In the challenging era in which we are living, it’s only natural that all of us, sometimes, suffer from self-doubt. It’s helpful to remember that this is a normal human emotion, and even the people we admire, have times when by they feel vulnerable. Some of the best actors, for example, suffer from dreadful stage [...]

Just like us humans, it’s important to thank our pets for everything that they do for us! It’s such a fun form of mindfulness. Of course, we animal lovers smother them with daily kisses and tell them we love them, but we can often overlook thanking them for all they do for us: unconditional love, [...]

Whilst she may be ninety-five, and fragile, our wonderful Queen made a formidable journey, her first engagement in six months, to attend the memorial service of her beloved late husband. She was joined by most of her family, Royalty from other countries, heads of state, and some eighteen hundred guests; all of whom gathered to [...]

This morning when I woke up, I was blessed to have the sunshine warm my face. I laid still: in the moment, as I noticed the heat on my closed lids. It felt so soothing, but I got fidgety, as I’m still learning the art of self–care! But, I said to myself: “No Emma, slow [...]

Those of you who endure injustice, or who know that you’ve been wronged, will be aware that there is a certain sensation that plagues our bodies. For me, it’s a tightening of the stomach, an acidic gut, and a headache. We have misplaced anger, which is frequently born of not being able to confront our [...]

Humans, the Animal Kingdom, and Mother Nature flourish, need, and deserve to: live in a world full of harmony. In short we humans need love and peace to help sustain our mind body and soul; to help us grow in wisdom, and become a better kinder species. Every living organism: we are all linked together, [...]

A friend of mine has a particularly soothing voice, she almost whispers when she talks, so listening to her always evokes a sense of calmness. It’s no wonder that she’s a brilliant social worker, plus she’s caring and kind, with a twinkly smile. The lovely lady got me thinking one evening, we’d enjoyed a beautiful [...]

My late father was a diamond geezer, he was even shiny to look at:- a huge gold earring, matching teeth, and an awesome sense of humour! In spite of his tough start in life, with no traditional family, he collected diamonds; he found and loved many a gem in some of the people he met, [...]