April Inspiration: news & updates
‘Reason predicts the future based on the past, thereby perpetuating the past. Only the heart can guide us through the uncharted territory of moments yet to come.’ ~ Almine Place of Serenity News We are creating each present moment, and our future, with our current thoughts and behavior. (You are doing this personally, and, of…
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We are what we think
We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts, With our thoughts we make the world … Buddha Be in charge: with our thoughts we make our world You may be finding it especially difficult right now to feel that you’re in charge of your thoughts. Aside from your…
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10 Tranquil Tips
How can you stay tranquil and calm as you go about your day? The key is awareness – to notice yourself in the here and now. And implement some of these 10 tranquil tips: 1. Sunbeams! Sit in some sunbeams as they flood through a window. Or if there’s no sunshine stop and listen to…
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Christmas Advent Calendar
I am sharing the following thoughts from my Place of Serenity Facebook, where each day’s image and words are all together here for inspiration. Every image invites you to carry the phrase in your heart & notice how it feels! You can click on any image to see & enjoy a larger picture. From this,…
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Top 10 Mindfulness Gifts
The great thing about mindfulness and meditation is that you can implement it any time and anywhere. It keeps you calm and relaxed. And connects you to your inner wisdom. We all make the choice whether to be present. However, the other kind of presents are also very welcome! To keep you inspired (for Christmas…
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Help! I am Feeling Overwhelmed
How to unhook from feeling overwhelmed Maybe right now you are overwhelmed by anxiety, fear, loneliness, difficult thoughts or low mood? Whatever it is, you feel as though an avalanche is happening. You have a sense of drowning. Engulfed in the overwhelming experience. So what do you do? Turn to your heart ‘…Do not strengthen…
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5 Simple Stress-busting Tips
You might be busy with numerous tasks at work. Experiencing worrying family news that is out of your control. Spending a lot of time feeling despondent, anxious or regretful. Everyone’s lives are uniquely different, but here are 5 simple stress-busting tips you can adapt to suit your kind of day. Remember that you have…
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4 Phrases to stay Calm and Resilient
Place of Serenity’s mission is to help you stay calm and resilient in your life! Here I share 4 powerful phrases to help you stay calm and resilient as often as you need. When you fall During Mo Farah’s fall in the 10,000 metre race in Rio 2016 he had the mental strength to continue.…
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Here is Your 3 Minute Mindful Check-In
Are you rushing about your day with your head full of worries and your body following you along for the ride? The Mindful Check-In is a 3 minute awareness exercise. It takes a few minutes to do a Mindful Check-In and notice how your body, emotions and state of mind are doing. It’s great to…
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Spring is on its way
The only thing I can be sure of right now, is that spring is on its way Everything else is uncertain. Yet the truth is, we lull ourselves into certainties. Really, every day is an unknown. So take heart in the sound of birdsong; robins, sparrows and crows. Nothing fancy. Just the joyous sound that…
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November News
November news! Hi everyone! There’s no way to sugar-coat things – dissatisfaction, anger, fear – there’s a whirlpool of strong emotions blowing through the land. Yet it’s a good thing! Mindfulness is about waking up and becoming conscious. Things we’ve taken for granted for so long, are now ripe for change. You are welcome to…
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5 Reasons to Learn Mindfulness Together
I teach Mindfulness at venues across East Hampshire, including Alton and Liphook. So I thought you might like these 5 reasons to learn mindfulness together on a course: 1. Learn mindfulness together. With all the good intentions in the world, it’s easy to fall by the wayside on your own. You will benefit from the…
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How to ALWAYS succeed!
You might think it’s impossible if I told you I know how to always succeed! The secret lies in your INTENTION ‘If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favourable.’ Seneca Maybe you want to start a meditation practice. Lots of students wish this when they begin a Mindfulness…
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6 Tips for a Truly Relaxing Holiday
Do you find it can sometimes feel just as stressful on holiday as it is to be working? Why is this and how can you have a truly relaxing holiday? Things that worry you don’t just go away! Although you want a truly relaxing holiday, you may still find yourself thinking. About work issues, colleagues…
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How to transform your life with one single thing
You have the power right now to transform your life with one single thing. Pretty much everyone experiences stress at one time or another. It’s not all bad – as humans we do enjoy challenges and even a little bit of fear! But it can get too much. Do you recognise any of these? tight…
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Are you Asleep or Awake?
Are you living your life asleep or awake? Consciously or unconsciously? With mindfulness or without it? You might find yourself going through the motions of your life. Your journey to and from work, the seasons outside your window, wishing away your hours at work, anticipating the weekend and dismissing weekdays. You may well have learnt…
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You are powerful in this present moment!
However busy your day is, you can still access short moments of calm that allow you to cut through the chaotic momentum of your day. These present moment pauses contain the power of calm. They give power back to you, when you are feeling out of control with your own thoughts or surrounding events. It’s…
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My Top 20 Mindfulness and Meditation Quotes:
Sometimes you just need a few simple words, powerful and succinct, to inspire you. I love these mindfulness and meditation quotes. Take a few moments to read through these words of wisdom. If any of them really call to you – write them out on pieces of paper and keep them handy as tiny reminders…
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4 Simple Reminders
Does your life feel like it’s complicated? Even when you’re busy, here are 4 simple reminders for life: 1. Breathe It couldn’t be simpler and yet we forget! To breathe a conscious breath means that you rein yourself in to the present moment and be aware that you’re breathing. It’s easy and effective: • focus…
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Keep it Simple – Easy Mindfulness Tips
Mindfulness is about learning to be awake for each moment of your life. Here are a few simple reminders to incorporate into your day. 1. Choose to start your day rather than letting the day start you! Begin each morning by noticing the sensations of your breathing for a few breaths, before jumping out of…
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The Priceless Treasure of Mindfulness
Learning to be mindful is like being given a huge treasure chest – a treasure of mindfulness As many times as you dip into it, there is always something new you learn about yourself and there are always different ways to be inspired. So how does mindfulness help? I asked this recently to some of…
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