Hardships aren't easy. (The clue is in the name). But I've seen great purpose come from great pain. When I struggled with maternal mental health for a second time, and sank to such depths from which I thought my marriage and my family would never recover, I couldn't see a way out. I remember crying… Continue reading When what now becomes what if
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Behind The Smile
It's not very British to air your woes, unless you are complaining about the weather of course. The 'keep calm and carry on' mantra has continued long since the war ended and our chronic apologetic nature makes us too polite to challenge attitudes or actions we don't like. In short, we have become very good… Continue reading Behind The Smile
Why swim in cold water?
Swimming in cold water may not appeal to many, but it could be the key to your physical and mental health this season. I have always loved the ocean, and will happily swim in any weather, but it wasn't until recently that I realised the tremendous health benefits it offers. Here I share some of… Continue reading Why swim in cold water?
Failing forward
If there is one thing I really dislike, it is losing face in front of others. I am a firm believer in go big or go home; I like to dream big, bold dreams and put them 'out there' for all to see. This brings a certain level of accountability on my part, and also… Continue reading Failing forward
Travelling during Covid-19
We are just back from a week away in Devon - something we weren't sure would even happen in the wake of Coronavirus. Although we certainly saw and felt the affects of Covid-19 safety measures, I am pleased to say that we thoroughly enjoyed out time away. Here are our top tips to help keep… Continue reading Travelling during Covid-19
Get your feet on the ground
There is nothing better than bare feet on the grass or toes in the sand. Ever wondered why that is? It is because when we are connected to the ground, our energy connects with the Earth's energy. The concept is that when we walk on the ground we have access to the Earth's supply of… Continue reading Get your feet on the ground
Chasing waves and wellness
There is nowhere I would rather be, than in the woods or by the sea. For as long as I can remember, I have loved the great outdoors, and been especially mesmerised by the coast. Dave and I have made some of our biggest decisions while walking in the woods or along the beach, and,… Continue reading Chasing waves and wellness
Where is your security?
We recently received some income and felt like we finally had a financial buffer. Then today we were hit with a huge car repair bill that wiped out all bar a couple of hundred pounds of it. I felt like I had been punched in the stomach and I’m guessing this is how the Israelites… Continue reading Where is your security?
The Choice – part 3
What is a good romance story without a rags to riches tale? In The Notebook we see Allie and Noah; a rich uptown girl and a working class boy. They should never have crossed paths, they were told they would never make it yet their love surpassed surpassed the doubters. They chose each other. Ruth… Continue reading The Choice – part 3
The Choice – part 2
Being on your own can be scary, and even more so in the times of Ruth in the Old Testament. However, the choices that Ruth made led to her being placed in the Royal bloodline. Last time we looked at how Ruth chose to stay with her mother in law, Naomi. That in itself was… Continue reading The Choice – part 2