All of us have things we can do that require little or no effort. For me, it’s cooking. I could almost do it with my eyes closed. I love it and enjoy making my family their favourite dishes. Fussy eaters don’t phase me either: I can cook several menu choices at the same time, and [...]
Most of us are experiencing challenging uncertain times, both due to the economy of the particular country we live in, and our individual circumstances. There is a tendency to sometimes feel like taking refuge under the duvet and to try not to feel guilty when you need to do so. It is a normal human [...]
It’s helpful to think of peace as though it were a collectible commodity, something that can be gathered up and bottled: stored up for when it’s next needed. It can be preserved like juicy summer berries which have been turned into jam and enjoyed when the fields are baron in the winter. This is because [...]
When we’re engrossed in a pursuit that we love, time seems to fly by, and we enjoy a rest bite from all life’s challenges. We’re in our zone, and such is our delight, that frankly, nothing can distract us. For that blissful period of time, we beam with contentment, love, and passion. We entirely believe [...]
As we go about our day, exchanging natural smiles is simply warm and lovely! It’s an acknowledgment of collective love or appreciation, and whether your mouth crests at another human, or a cute dog, the heartfelt gesture is universally, and instantly understood. We wish to convey kind thoughts. Whilst it’s debatable as to which uses [...]
Phycologists state that we are at our strongest when we are calm. It is about conscious awareness of being present in the moment. Good examples of controlling a wayward mind can often be observed in professional sportspeople. When we watch a footballer trying to score a goal, the work is more mind-focused than it is [...]
The Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II marks a rare historic occasion. It is an unprecedented longest reign in British constitutional history of seventy years and only surpassed by three other monarchs’. It’s a humbling length of service to Great Britain, and The Commonwealth, and additionally, the Queen is a patron of over six- hundred [...]
Like many of us living in this challenging era, I find myself having to start from scratch in terms of finding replacement work. I lost clients during Covid and am hindered by a disability. I’ve also been working on several projects, but they have yet to come to fruition. But worrying only strips us of [...]
Adaptability is the quality of being able to adjust to new conditions. This feels poignant for most of us at the moment, and many of you might relate it to the harsh economy. Almost every commodity has increased in price! We’re living in a challenging era, so we’ll be making all sorts of lifestyle adjustments [...]
I couldn’t possibly eat an entire pot of jam! Even as a kid, mesmerised by the sweet shiny reds and blacks of the berries, - that we’d helped to gather. The Willy Wonker bubble gum scent in the kitchen, as we watched the magical transformation, and the plump sweet eating when the jam was cool [...]