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I don’t want to be the person reaching for their phone first thing in the morning and I realise I am becoming a person reaching for my phone first thing. What to do? Every day we are lucky to wake up to a new day. Body, mind and breath have…

Rain has fallen in London and nature around us has changed. It seems like in no time! Fields and golf courses in Wimbledon Common that were yellow and bare with a dry surface for so many weeks over the summer have turned green. The grass is growing and is looking…

One of the things I immediately do when arriving at a holiday destination is to take my watch off. Yes I will put it on now and then, and yes the mobile phone is often with me. But what a luxury to forget about time and just be. I like…

Personal growth can mean so many things. I think that dealing with an internal or external challenging situation is growth, trying something new, whether failing or succeeding, is growth. I also believe that growth is daring to lean towards love instead of fear, going on purpose for discomfort rather than…

I was up and out early this morning to walk my dog when the realisation came that I was walking with freedom. As the words appeared in my mind I was thinking: “Love that expression, what does it actually mean?” You know how it is sometimes really hard to put…

The month of August feels like a gift of summer and holiday. With more time for relaxation and enjoyment of the small moments, this is the perfect time of year to introduce new habits that do not require much effort. Here are a few that I have enjoyed while on…

The power of the mind is incredible and I believe there is no need to go anywhere to feel good. Still, I have to admit it sometimes helps a lot to take a pause in life and go away. I was on holiday for a few weeks and noticed how…

Ever tried waking up with a smile? The other day I was reminded of a short video clip I saw with the Vietnamese Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh. In the clip he is recommending people to wake up with a smile. His words have stayed with me and now I…

Warmest days ever in London now and I have just come back from a holiday in Menton in the South of France. Driving home this past weekend I was thinking of what summer in Menton means to me. I always feel changed and good about life when I come back!…

I am in the South of France at the moment. Always, when arriving here, I go into health mode. Not in a forced way, it just happens. First day out to buy groceries and I am naturally tempted by all the delicious fruits and green salads on display. There are…