When we practise ahimsa, the action of non harming, do we ever consider how our spending habits around fashion harmfully impact on the world? Maybe not? Do you know where your clothing comes from? Is it sustainable? Do the makers pay their workers a living wage? What do they do with toxic chemicals used to…
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How to have a healthy relationship with social media
We all love the great bits. Connecting with friends from across the globe. Hearing good news. Reaching out to support those we love. But as we are all learning, too much time spent on social media can have a negative effect on our mental health. Top tips for healthy social media usage… 1) Set a…
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Things we can do to help ourselves during pandemic restrictions
Sadly it appears there is no extra support being put in place for people struggling with mental health. And lets be frank many, many people are right now. There are things we can do to help ourselves… MOVE daily, find a type of exercise you like walking, tai chi, yoga, running anything but move. EAT…
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About the #MeFirst 12 Day Social Media Self Care Campaign
Does the idea of saying, “No.” And putting your needs first bring you out in a cold sweat. Make you feel a bit uncomfortable? Squirm in your seat? Do you feel as if people who put themselves first are selfish? The opposite is actually true, #MeFirst instead is not only empowering for you. But also…
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Take Refuge and Thrive
Taking Refuge to Stay Peaceful, Calm, Loving, and Resilient. How are you taking refuge right now? Refuge for me can be found in many ways. Going for a run or walk. Focussing on the good things that ARE present in my life. Meditation practise. Reading a great book, having a heavenly sweet scented bath. Preparing…
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Self Awareness – The Magic Which Lies Within
What it isn’t. Being self-aware has in past times being misconstrued as self-indulgence and selfishness. Being very “aware” of oneself was something that people did and often still consider to be a failing, a trite vanity. The fact that we have moved so far from celebrating ourselves is tragic. You know something, we human beings…
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Age, the gift that keeps on giving
Funny how age brings you a bloody big bag of gifts you neither expected nor asked for. Gifts you don’t even get the pleasure of getting excited about receiving because, until you have lived with them for a while you don’t realise the value of them. Or how much you would love having them. Perhaps…
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Live simply, live well, you will never get this time back again
I am feeling the urge to simplify. Not in a New Year’s resolution kind of way; no, I am not planning on giving up gin and tonic for January. (Why would I do that to myself?) And no, I’m not taking up the gym, as I re-joined in 2017 and funnily enough I quite enjoy…
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Keeping it real. Mindfulness Rebel does Christmas
THE MENOPAUSE, AND MERRY EFFING XMAS! You know with Christmas just a few breaths away, I am in a somewhat reflective mood. Reflective and honest. And in truth a little bit menopausal to boot. So, if I am rambling, I can’t help it because I can barely hold my stream of thoughts during a conversation,…
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You Will Not Make Me Hate
You Will Not Make Me Hate Today we awoke to sad news. We heard and saw violent and wicked acts against our brothers and sisters in America. The news was so shocking it literally took my breathe away. To me the idea that violence and murder is the only way to share your message, raise…
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It was all about the socks!!!
Tonight i had the dubious pleasure of laundry. I am deeply avoidant of all things domestic; cleaning, dusting, what is the point in it anyway? You just fluff the damn dust up in the air and it lands somewhere else! My all time least favourite is pairing the bloody socks. When I met my soon…
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Mindfulness and the 3 P’s
We all know that being more mindful will improve our quality of life. We have heard a simple mindful meditation practice can change our lives. Just five to ten minutes a day of mindfulness meditation has been proven to lower stress levels, help us sleep better, improve our relationships, feel healthier, work more efficiently and…
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