The Clarity of a Seashore Mind
Footsteps in the sand Quickly washed away; The seashore mind. ~ Deng Ming-Dao A New Day The seashore mind is like the purity of the beach every time the sand is washed clear by the waves. You could think of each day starting anew, without attachment to previous worries or judgments. A clean slate. An…
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5 Ideas for Online Mindfulness and Meditation
Original picture from Pixabay by Jiao Tang Now may be a good time for you to learn online mindfulness and meditation and how to live from your heart! You can do this as a One-to-One Course or in a Group Course. Here are 5 ideas that may resonate with you as you decide whether this…
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Listen to the Dawn Chorus
In the UK we have the chance to listen to the Dawn Chorus between March and July. This amazing free symphony happens every day and many of us sleep through it! I invite you to check out the time of sunrise, it is slightly different each morning. Then set your alarm to wake you in…
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Defeat Tension with Progressive Relaxation
The technique called Progressive Relaxation is an exercise you can implement to support your body to relax and defeat tension. Our bodies tense up automatically as a result of our Sympathetic Nervous System. Even as you are sitting reading this now, you may notice groups of muscles in your body that are tense, across the…
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A Year of Covid Pandemic and Mindfulness
A year of covid pandemic and mindfulness has shown what a useful approach it is to manage anxiety and overwhelm. Not only that but also nurturing a sense of wellbeing and inspiration to be engaged with a deeper level of spiritual self. Mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing has never been so important and at the…
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Your Heart Holds the Scars: How to Heal Your Heart
To live from your heart you need to heal your heart You carry the scars and they don’t simply disappear. When you feel hurt or experience any extreme feeling, it is tapping in to the deepest places of your heart. Even if you don’t realise it, when you are hurt, this is affecting your inner…
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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 the world Regarding this quote, you may be finding it especially difficult right now to feel that you’re in charge of your…
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The Power of Surrender
The Power of Surrender might seem like a paradox as you visualise yourself waving a white flag with drooping shoulders and a label displaying ‘FAILURE’. Yet here’s the thing, resistance is futile By turning around the meaning of surrender to acceptance, it might make more sense. If you’ve lost your job, one of your children…
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You are Powerful in this Present Moment!
However your day is, you can be powerful in each and every moment Access short moments of calm that allow you to cut through the chaotic momentum of your day. A powerful pause allows you to do this. Wherever you are, you can ground yourself and tap into a deeper place of wisdom and calm.…
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Allow Stillness
I Invite You to Allow Stillness To allow stillness may be an elusive idea. Because even when you sit physically still, you may find that your mind continues whirling with thoughts. And so to allow stillness doesn’t feel calm and contented. It can flush up impatience, increase feelings of frustration and throw you towards meaningless…
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6 Easy Steps to Meditation
6 Easy Steps to Help You With Meditation Intention: decide that meditation is something you want to do. Schedule your practice each day. Choose a 10 minute slot at a time that suits you the best. Choose a comfortable place to sit undisturbed. Notice your body, mood and thoughts. Continue with your stillness and soften…
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Benefits of Nasal Breathing
Your Breath Breathing is intimately connected to every part of your body. Your breath is your life! We take approximately 25,000 breaths a day but many of us are not breathing correctly. We breathe through the mouth or shallow breathe, resulting in other parts of the body having to compensate for this. Breathing correctly with…
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Let Nature Inspire Wellbeing
You naturally know how good it feels to be out and about in nature whenever possible. Especially when the weather is perfect. But while you may not be able to get outside as often as you’d like, you can still let nature inspire wellbeing. Joe Dispenza says: Your thoughts have consequences so great that they…
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Start something new!
It’s never too late to start something new! You have the chance to start something new – big or small. Now could be the time with Covid 19 keeping you home. Make this a constructive and purposeful time. The little voices in your head may pipe up with fears and excuses. You’ll not be able…
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How to Create Space for Stillness and Calm alongside Coronavirus
I won’t bore you with stating the obvious so let’s move straight into how to let this Coronavirus phenomenon impact you for good; how to create space for stillness and calm. Whatever your circumstances, either working on a frontline somewhere or at home, NOW poses the question of an alternative! Life as we’ve known it,…
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A Round-up of Helpful Ideas for Insomnia
Are you struggling to relax at night and sleep? Here is a round-up of helpful ideas for insomnia. It could just be one thing that you read in here that might transform your life! Have a good browse, follow each link, and let me know if you find something that works for you. A Round-up…
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4 Simple Reminders
Does life feel complicated? Even when you’re busy, here are 4 simple reminders for a calmer life: 1. Breathe Of the 4 simple reminders this one couldn’t be simpler and yet we forget! You rein yourself in to the present moment when you breathe a conscious breath. This results in being focused and present. It’s…
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How to Stay Cool and Calm when the Temperature Rises
As we are increasingly experiencing higher than normal temperatures, let’s look at how to stay cool and calm! Our incredible bodies naturally maintain an average temperature of between 97.8°F and 99.0°F. The brain’s hypothalamus and Autonomic Nervous System regulate it using our skin, sweat glands and blood vessels throughout the body. In extremely hot and…
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Mindfulness at Painshill Wellbeing Week
As part of Painshill Wellbeing Week we offered a Taster Session. A Taster Session is a good opportunity to learn more about mindfulness and meditation and how it might be applicable in your life. Follow this link for future Mindfulness Taster Sessions. Painshill Park has other activities available for you to book between 24th and…
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Boost your Wellbeing with Nature
You already know that you can boost your wellbeing with nature. The world offers you a treasure trove of landscapes that can inspire you and help you feel more calm, joyous and free. Let’s see how simple this can be. When you are surrounded by nature your body naturally produces endorphins (the feel-good hormones). There…
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Supercharge with Mindful Time Out
Step off the Treadmill for Mindful Time Out We all need to step off the treadmill and take mindful time out. We need stillness in order to get perspective and let go of all the stuff in our heads that’s surplus to requirements. Physically we need rest Mentally we need rest Emotionally we need rest…
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