Fifty years is a long time! Here’s some lessons I’ve learned, some, the hard way, others, as wake-up calls, and others as ‘Who knew?’ moments.
49 Lessons in 49 Years
A Little Light Went Out Today
Twinkle was only a cat, but such a little star, and the best friend my daughter could have had. Shine on sweetheart!
Wisdom From the Yogis Next Door
Six different yogis who have a certain zen, an inner peace, a shiny presence in common, share their wisdom on yoga.
Intimate Moments With a Dust Bag
Pulling delicate fronds of household dust from Henry the Hoover feels strangely cathartic as I take a break from multi-tasking to empty the dust bag
The Just-In-Case Delivery of White Towelling Cloths
During the toilet paper crisis, here’s how a little girl remembered she really could go to the loo all by herself!
Unexpected Lessons from Lockdown Limbo
I left my family home at the beginning of lockdown. This isn’t the fresh start in a new home I’d planned for but I am learning some unexpected lessons.
How to Deal With Social Distancing – 3 Natural Mood Boosters for Anxiety and Depression
Social distancing is hard. Here are 3 tips I learned along my journey to recovery from depression and anxiety and 3 things to avoid. Be kind!
5 Parenting Superpowers You Already Have (A Handy Reminder)
Any parent who is doing their best – and aren’t we all? – is surely using, developing and finely honing those most Super of Super Duper Powers, every single day – even if you don’t know it yet.
What’s Your Word?
What’s your word for this year? Imagine you were given a bracelet to wear, adorned with a word of your choice, to inspire you, what word would you pick?
Up Your Attitude of Gratitude – Which Also Means Giving
When a friend asked me about my attitude of gratitude, I felt a little smug, until she made me reframe gratitude. It also means giving and sharing.