In 2011 my boyfriend (now husband) and I were blessed to visit Varanasi, the holiest city in India. It has a very magical and spiritual vibe, especially when sitting on a rowing boat in the middle of the River Ganges to watch the sunset followed by a Ganga Aarti ceremony. At dusk the Ganga Aarti ceremony is performed by a number of priests, it is a light and flower festival and it happens every single day at the Hindu Temple on the River Ganges. The idea is to show gratitude and respect to the river and the Goddess Ganga, and ask for blessings.As part of the festival there is a ritual where you place a small lit candle inside a...
YOUR WELLNESS TOOLBOX 2021 DAY 232 / 365 FRIDAY FEELS LIKE… GETTING OUT IN NATURE Many scientific studies have proven (just Google it) that spending just 5 minutes in nature (they do say the greener the better) boosts your mood… and spending over 15 minutes can boost your overall well-being. If you are feeling anxious, stressed, brain foggy, overwhelmed or need some help boosting your mood today then go spend some time in nature. Let it work it’s magic on you. Yesterday I was on an emotional rollercoaster for a number of reasons, including an incident that happened on the beach, the day before, that could have blinded my 4YO (she is now absolutely fine). I was feeling apprehensive about going...
This morning I woke up and before I got out of bed I made the mistake of taking a quick look on Facebook as I had some notifications. There were so many posts steeped in passive aggression and lacking kindness. So much judgement and little empathy. What happened to understanding we are all individuals, we all are making decisions based on our own experiences, fears and struggles. Be kind always. …and the kindest thing I did for myself today was hit “unfollow” and switch social media off for a while. Always makes a positive difference. Have a lovely day ❤️
TUESDAY TALKING TOOLS… ACCEPTANCE OF WHO WE ARE… This picture of my 15 year old self popped up the other day and it made me quite reflective… and grateful GHDs were finally invented! 😅😂I wondered what advice I would give to my 15 year old self…I wondered if I should warn her that within 2 years life would be filled with anxiety and panic attacks but there were so many tools she could call upon. I wondered how I could encourage her not to change for anyone. To continue to be her true authentic self as she is awesome just as she is. I wondered if I should make her realise weird is good. It makes her unique. I...
