I saw this on my yoga teachers website. I weave silence into my lipsI weave silence into my heartI weave silence into my mindI close my ears to distractionsI close my eyes to attractionsI close my heart to temptations~ Celtic Prayer I practise meditation using the Headspace app but not as often and I would like. A quote like this is enough to encourage me to … Continue reading Meditation Quote
Starting this blog has been tricky for me. I wanted a place to document my thoughts and interesting articles I stumble across, but then it started turning into something different. I fell into a trap of trying to be something I’m not. I’d write a post then spend the next 2 days pulling it apart, criticising myself and putting myself down. “I’m not funny enough”, ‘I’m not … Continue reading The Real LT
A few weeks ago I was burning some documents I’d decluttered from a client’s house, it was a windy day. A small piece of paper flew off the bonfire and landed writing side up. In tiny, neat, joined up writing was: “A few do-gooders who show up for a week with their flack jackets, their laptops and their little bottle of hand sanitiser. Sometimes I … Continue reading Words In The Bonfire
Van Log has come to an end. It’s weird sleeping in a bed and not a sleeping bag. And I must admit, we don’t like it. We miss #vanlife. Originally, when MT suggested we stay in the van for 2.5 weeks I wasn’t looking forward to it. I’m a creature of habit and thought it was going to be really cold at night. It turns … Continue reading Van Log Conclusion
I am continually replacing my toiletries and cosmetics with natural alternatives in order to: be environmentally friendly and throw away less packaging treat my body to natural formulas, minus preservatives and harmful ingredients save money on commercial products that can be made at home for a fraction of the price reduce the number of products I have in my life I wanted to stop wearing antiperspirant deodorant for … Continue reading Homemade Natural Deodorant
“Fluoxetine is a synthetic compound which inhibits the uptake of serotonin in the brain and is taken to treat depression” You can’t beat wikipedia for a swift and accurate definition. It may shock some of you who know me what I’m about to write about. I suffer with depression and have just started taking antidepressants. I didn’t start this blog with the view to disclose … Continue reading Fluoxetine and Me
My Skin And I I suffered from acne from 14 years old until I was 32!It was an 18 year battle with my skin. Having always been fit, having an extremely healthy diet and being a fully qualified beauty therapist, you would think all these factors would have contributed towards healthy skin, but sadly not. In the past, I’ve taken and applied every possible shop product and prescribed … Continue reading 7 Natural Remedies for Acne
Perusing the aisles of Savers, I’m fondling skin creams, smelling shower gels and wondering how I can integrate this pretty little cosmetic bag decorated with strawberries and coconuts into my life….. I’m clearly still a Minimalist in Training. My intention for the shopping trip was to purchase a basic toiletry bag as my current one is too big. This probably is not a great excuse to buy … Continue reading Minimalist-Still-In-Training
My yoga teacher, Liz Chapman, talked about ‘dropping the ball’ in class. She was referring to starting new habits, like yoga, fitness and meditation. When we start we’re keen and do it all the time and gradually over time, we stop and ‘drop the ball.’ Her words made a big impact on me, as I frequently implement new techniques into my life, such as daily meditation … Continue reading Dropping The Ball
It’s a bright and sunny October morning as I drive to work. I have plenty to be grateful for; my freedom, my health, my boyfriend, my adventures and the direction my life is heading, yet I am sobbing. Uncontrollably. My eyes are so full of tears it’s difficult to see the road ahead. Here he is again, popping by to say hello and keep me company. … Continue reading Becoming Friends With The Black Dog
