Apr 252014
 

Fingers holding backs of kneesHere is a very quick way to release tension from your whole body, and more!

Typically, at first, I notice my tense shoulders drop.

Then, somewhat to my surprise the first few times I did this, I noticed my neck, face and the inside of my head smoothing out – places I hadn’t even been aware were carrying tension!

Then I noticed my thinking had slowed down and relaxed too.

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Apr 112014
 

Child playing in kitchenIt’s easy to be serious about your healing. 

After all your discomfort is something you really, really want to change – a serious business. 

But, what if seriousness is getting in the way? 

As a ‘serious’ person, it’s good for me to spend time with Alfie my three year old grandson, and open up to his playfulness and sense of humour.  And be reminded how playfulness plays a part in healing.  Continue reading »

Feb 212014
 

Woman daydreamingWhen your health is out of balance, it’s all too easy to focus on your discomfort. It nags at you, pulling at your attention. You easily get drawn down the rabbit hole of doom and gloom, and things feel worse. Then your experience gets worse, and it seems impossible to dig yourself out of the hole.

One solution is to completely refocus your attention in the opposite direction; to what you would like to experience instead of your discomfort.  Continue reading »

Sep 122013
 

Clare's fractalBombarded as we are by information, marketing and other people’s points of view, it can be difficult to find a way forward with your health and healing, not to mention the rest of your life!

However, underneath all the confusion lies your innate wisdom, ever-present and available to you at any time. Continue reading »

Aug 082013
 

up the ladderOur family was decorating the outside of our holiday house, and this soon evolved into each of us working at different levels according to our ‘height comfort’, with son Andrew doing the high gables.

Nearing the end, Andrew had gone home, and there was one gable to be painted, which I realised was up to me if it was going to be done at all. But I was only ‘just OK’ up to gutter level, it felt much too scary to go up to the gable. Continue reading »