Time for Yourself

My relationship with myself is a growing priority for me. I’d like it to be my number one priority, but that seems to be easier said than done. There are so many layers to building my relationship with myself which I’m just getting started with, but so far a big part of it has beenContinueContinue reading “Time for Yourself”

Apparently I’m not special

You are not special. That’s the sentence that stared me in the face part way through my latest lockdown read. A bit harsh. Isn’t it? Yet as I read the chapter I realised it nicely pulled together some of my recent thoughts. And in fact I agreed with the author. It was like he hadContinueContinue reading “Apparently I’m not special”

On deleting Instagram for two months

I was surprised at how much I noticed it was gone and how much it affected life outside the squares. I wouldn’t say I was addicted to Instagram, but with my phone’s screen time monitor showing me I consistently spend over 40 minutes a day Instagramming, I’d say I spent too much time on it.ContinueContinue reading “On deleting Instagram for two months”

A head or a heart decision?

The leaves haven’t turned yet, but it feels like we’ve skipped autumn and winter is here. The lighting of our wood-burner reminding me of cosy Christmas holiday days. The need to wrap up warm and cosy up indoors calling me more strongly than the windy and wet outdoors. If you like winter this probably soundsContinueContinue reading “A head or a heart decision?”

Meditation: how to start a practice

I want to start by clearing a few things up that had always stopped me from considering starting a practice. Meditation isn’t just a far out spiritual practice only for those who have a few hours a day to sit in solitude with their eyes closed. It can be if you’re into that kind ofContinueContinue reading “Meditation: how to start a practice”