This subject is huge and one that I have found immensely difficult to put into practice.

On 5th November 2022, I will be celebrating 34 years of sobriety, the letting go of addiction to alcohol, which I achieved by following the 12-step programme, complemented with therapeutic support. This is one huge elephant of an achievement.

How do we access joy in our lives when we are worn down by the daily grind of keeping afloat on physical, spiritual, emotional and mental levels?

It’s been almost a year since I wrote about the value of practising gratitude and as I’m feeling particularly grateful for my life in Brecon, I thought this would be a useful topic for this week’s blog.

Life is not an endurance contest…

I was chatting this morning with my dear friend Linda and she said that she kept repeating the phrase – ‘Don’t let anyone steal your joy.’

Last week I attended a Conference organised by the campaign group ‘A Disorder For Everyone – AD4E- concerned with challenging the existing culture in the mental health arena that focuses on labelling emotional distress as some form of ‘disorder.’

This week I’m continuing the theme of mindfulness writing.

I’ve been reading a lot about mindfulness this week.

As I said last week my mantras keep me going. I produced a very long list when I was writing my blog last week, so I’ve split them into two parts.

My mantras keep me going. Especially my favourite one ‘All shall be well’ which lifted me when we were packing with Covid for the move to Brecon.

If you’re anything like me – those with an addictive personality will know what I mean – you tend to do everything to excess.

My well-being tool for this week is the art of becoming an observer of yourself, which can help you to stay balanced and not veer off into extremes...

I do wonder why very few people wear red. Red represents warmth, vitality, heat, passion, movement. A stirring of the imagination.

I read recently that the Dalai Lama rises very early and meditates solidly for several hours to shape his motivation for the rest of the day…

As I’m moving home today and still packing I’ve prepared these short, quick tips to help you stay alert and mindful each day…

As our moving date is looming ever nearer – 27th/28th of July, I have to admit to feelings of rising anxiety…

I’m continuing the theme from last week about letting go of perfect.

This week I want to talk about letting go of perfect…

Be where you are. Right here. Right now.