by simon | Feb 6, 2023 | Writing Grove
One of my favourite journaling techniques when drawing a blank for new journaling ideas is to create a list of things I enjoy. This could be a list of films, favourite television shows, things I need to pack for a holiday, or even a shopping list to make some of my...
by simon | Jan 25, 2023 | Building Self-Esteem & Strengthening Resilience
I’ve just had a long walk before coming into the coffee shop today and reflecting on what the symbolism of winter means to me. It’s so easy to get immersed in daily tasks and concerns that we rarely look outside of our own lives and notice how the seasons can reflect...
by simon | Jan 18, 2023 | Building Self-Esteem & Strengthening Resilience
If I get an urge to exercise, I lie down until it passes. Let me tell you about this one. Secondary school! The gym – what can I say? A torture chamber. That large trampoline around which we young gals stood while somebody bounced around in the centre of the...
by simon | Jan 11, 2023 | Building Self-Esteem & Strengthening Resilience, Wise Woman Ways
Years back, when someone said “sacred space” to me, it conjured up images of lofty churches, swinging incense or a temple. Over time, I reflected on it. Space is all around us, I thought. It can be full of things or empty of things. A garden, for example, is a...
by simon | Jan 6, 2023 | Building Self-Esteem & Strengthening Resilience
Hygge (a word in Danish/Norwegian that describes a mood of cosiness and ‘comfortable conviviality’ with feelings of wellness and contentment) is about giving yourself a break from the demands of living. It only requires consciousness, a certain slowness, and the...
