7 Ways to Tackle The Blues
For the past ten months I’ve been managing anxiety attacks and mild depression. It’s been a challenging time. In every sense. I was prescribed medication. However, it amplified the anxiety…
Category: Mindfulness
More Than Enough
This Covid malarky has been challenging for all of us in one in one form or another. For many of us, it’s been an opportunity to contemplate past hurts and…
Connection is Energy!
As we settle down into a time of self-isolation for the next few weeks, many of us are struggling with the notion that we are not able to hug and…
The Art of Self Care
In recent years, there has been a tug-o-war going on inside my head in regard to the concept of self-care. A feeling of guilt consumed me despite me knowing it’s…
Metamorphosis
For the past few months I have been cocooning in my crysalis, retreating from aspects of my life in order to wayfind my way through a period of immense metamorphosis.…
Remaining Present
“Time is basically an illusion created by the mind to aid in our sense of temporal presence in the vast ocean of space. Without the neurons to create a virtual…
Musical Mindfulness
Remaining in the present moment is challenging when you’re going through a stressful experience that is full of uncertainty. It’s been tempting for me to chase reassurance and insight as…
Waiting to Fly High with Courage
This afternoon, I sat watching a kārearea gliding above treetops. As the bird spiralled effortlessly on the air current, I mused how easy things are when conditions are perfect and…
The Surprise of Anxiety
Anxiety often sneaks up behind you. It veils itself under the guise of a mixture of emotions, and you don’t even know it is upon you until someone points out…
Comfort Eating, I Wont Be Seeing You For A While
Chocolate and carbohydrates have been my source of comfort for a while. I have treated them as dear friends. However, this week I was reminded they do not always have…