Acknowledging that pleasant and unpleasant moments come and go in daily life, as well as during this festive season, can help us to let go of any preconceived notions of what Christmas ‘should’ be like and ease our acceptance of it as it unfolds. Despite this, I sometimes hear myself […]

Inclining the mind towards what is good in our lives instead of dwelling on past misadventures is so important for our mental health.  As I reflect on the past year in terms of learning and teaching mindfulness, I owe a large amount of gratitude to the growing community of people […]

There are many definitions of mindfulness available these days, but personally I like the simplicity of Rob Nairn’s; “knowing what is happening, while it is happening, without preference”.  In terms of being mindful, this means knowing what you are thinking while you are thinking it and knowing how you are […]

Silence can sometimes represent punishment or evoke unpleasant memories for us. Sometimes silence can be unsettling. There are, however, alternative, more positive ways to experience it.  Recently I have been researching the mental and physical health benefits of silence when it is a chosen option, for example, when practising mindfulness […]

The Summer is a law unto itself in that our routines can fly out of the window.  For many of us this is a rare treat, while others find it very difficult to navigate daily life in the absence of a structure or a plan.  We are all different in […]