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Learning to Rest with it All

“Let go of what has passed. Let go of what may come. Let go of what is happening now. Don’t try to figure anything out. Don’t try to make anything happen. Relax, right now, and rest” Tilopa

Tag: kindness

Emotions in the Body

I light a little tea candle and place it in front of me as a reminder to feel into the … More

anxiety, feeling safe, habits, kindness, resistance, self compassion, stillness, success, the body doesn’t lie

Transcendental Smell

There’s a certain smell that arises in the morning air after a long rain, when the moisture and temperature conditions … More

Appreciation, building resilience, childhood damage, compassion, feeling safe, flourishing, freedom, here and now, inner peace, kindness, letting go, separation, stillness, trusting life, worry

Connecting with Difficult Feelings

The body is the secret. What is being felt right now in this very moment? How do I know how … More

allowing feelings, anxiety, breathing, distress, fear, feeling safe, kindness, mindulness, self care, self love, self soothing, suffering, thoughts, wellbeing, worry

Lost at Sea

Yes that’s a perfect description for my felt experience at the moment. After weeks of family visits and dinners I’m … More

beauty of nature, breathing, feeling safe, kindness, nature walks, peace, Recovery, relaxing, self care, self compassion, stillness, worry

Guarding our Mental Health

How am I doing this? Firstly, I’m not succeeding all of the time. I spent the last 48 hours making … More

being present, kindness, mindfulness, nature, Recovery, self care, self compassion, self love

Kindness

I woke up to a little package on my doorstep. It was a beautifully made and delicious present of home … More

Appreciation, kindness, love, thanks

A Positive side of This Pandemic

I was just pondering that if the planet were an intelligent being it might design something like this the way … More

Appreciation, being present, building resilience, friends, gratitude, habits, inspiration, kindness, nature, nature walks, old friends and family, Recovery

One small Improvement a Day

When I am tired or feeling low this is a challenge I can manage. I leave the bigger items on … More

being present, kindness, Recovery, self soothing

Easing gently into Self Care

And how to integrate it into my life, and how I do it. Firstly I take note that there is … More

anxiety, being present, breathing, building resilience, childhood damage, compassion, feeling safe, here and now, kindness, mindfulness, present moment awareness, Recovery, resistance, self care, self defence, self love, self soothing, stillness, trusting life

Having an Upturn

It is lovely when the sun shines physically and metaphorically in life, both of which are happening right now in … More

business, gratitude, kindness, money, Recovery

Coaching Session

I looked up an old coach I had from about 4 years ago, and it was SUCH a positive experience. … More

business, inspiration, kindness, love, money, thanks

Expressing Gratitude to those we Love and to Ourselves

I sometimes wish I had people around me giving me positive affirmations and say “well done” to me more often. … More

Appreciation, building resilience, gratitude, inspiration, kindness, love, self care, self compassion, self love, thanks

Wise Words

Not mine, I was handed this printout the other day at one of the groups I go to and I … More

inspiration, kindness, love, peace, quotes

Self Compassion Progress Report

I went to an Action for Happiness course last night, the first of 8 weeks. Its all about that gives … More

kindness, money, Recovery

World Weariness

Yes, that describes this particular story I am in right now. Getting caught up in the story of ‘me’ness. These … More

anxiety, freedom, gratitude, kindness, love, stress, thoughts

Quiet Poise and Pondering

A glimpse of what stability feels and looks like recently. Smoothness. Not getting in my own way. Allowing the perfection … More

kindness, love, nature, silence, thoughts

Hungry Ghosts – Addiction

Today a bit about my personal struggle with unhealthy addictions. I was listening to Tara Brach’s podcast all last week about addictions and … More

addiction, kindness, self care
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