There’s a quiet narrative that seems to follow healing around like a shadow, and that is the idea that it must always be heavy, painful, and relentless. You hear it in phrases like, “there’s always something coming up,” or “what’s next now?” as if growth is an endless cycle of being undone. But here’s the thing… healing responds to the lens we choose. If we move through life expecting every step inward to unearth more struggle, more wounds, more “stuff,” then of course it can

As the wheel turns, we arrive at Beltane. A sacred threshold where fire meets flower, and the earth hums with quiet, rising magic. This is the season of becoming. Of soft beginnings and bold desires. Of tending to the sparks within you that have been patiently waiting through the darker months. What once felt like a whisper now begins to speak in colour, in warmth, in possibility. Beltane invites you to honour life in its most vibrant form. To celebrate passion, creativity, c

Friendship is rarely as simple as we imagine it to be. It isn’t a straight line. It moves like water, sometimes flowing freely, sometimes becoming still. At its heart, friendship is built on quiet pillars: supporting one another, offering trust without constant question, and encouraging each other to grow, even if that shines light into our shadows. But there are moments when that rhythm shifts. When support feels uneven, when trust feels strained, or when encouragement fades

There is a quiet truth many of us overlook... Filling your cup is not the same as balancing it. We move through life believing that if something feels good, it must be nourishing us. A productive day, helping a friend, creating something meaningful. These experiences can light us up. But often, they are not filling our cup, they are simply keeping it level. We are giving and receiving at the same time, pouring out just as much as we take in. True replenishment is different. I

This CHOOSEDAY is all about choosing our energy. What if today wasn’t about controlling every outcome, but about the energy you carry within it? So often, we move through our days reacting. Pulled by demands, expectations, and the pace of everything around us. It’s easy to feel as though the tone of the day is decided before we’ve even had a moment to arrive in it. But beneath the noise, there is always a quieter space within you. A place that is steady, aware, and untouched

This CHOSEDAY is a massive thank you to YOU!! This time last year was my final day in full-time employment… and while I didn’t have everything figured out, what I did have was a deep inner knowing that it was time. There was excitement, absolutely. And alongside it apprehension. But also a natural sense of stepping into something bigger than I’d ever known before. Choosing to leave the security wasn’t easy. It was a decision rooted in trust, growth, and the belief that there

This CHOOSEDAY is all about the Spring Equinox. It arrives as a quiet threshold, a moment of perfect balance where day and night hold equal space before the light begins its gentle ascent. It is a breath between worlds, an invitation to awaken alongside the earth. Beneath the soil, life stirs; within the spirit, something long dormant begins to stretch toward possibility. This sacred turning is often honoured as Ostara, a celebration of renewal, fertility, and the promise of

This CHOOSEDAY started out being about St Patrick’s Day, but soon took a different direction! There is something ancient in the human heart that resists letting a meaningful day pass quietly. When a moment is marked in the calendar, whether it is St. Patrick’s Day, Halloween, Easter, or Christmas, it rarely stays confined to its origin. Instead it begins to travel, carried by stories, migration, memory, and the quiet desire people share to belong to something larger than them

This CHOOSEDAY is about conscious living. On 13th March, Conscious Day invites people everywhere to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the deeper meaning behind the choices they make each day. It is a gentle call to live with greater awareness and intention, recognising that our thoughts, actions, and energy shape not only our own lives but the world around us. In a fast-moving world, this day offers a moment to breathe, reset, and return to what truly matters. At its heart,

From the moment we are born, invisible threads begin to shape who we are. Threads made of the lessons we learn, the traits we inherit, and the judgments of the world around us. These forces can guide us, but they can also hold us back, often without us even realising it. The things we’re taught by parents, teachers, or society, give us language, skills, and values. They teach us what is “right” or “wrong,” what is “possible” or “impossible,” and even how we should feel about

This CHOOSEDAY is Emotional Health Day. This event is a powerful reminder to pause and check in with ourselves. In the middle of responsibilities, stress, and constant distractions, caring for our emotional health can easily be forgotten. Yet it shapes how we think, feel, connect with others, and handle life’s challenges. Looking after your emotional health doesn’t require dramatic changes. Small, consistent habits make a big difference. Here are my top tips! Check in with y

Without a doubt, this CHOOSEDAY has to be dedicated to the incredible fire horse! It has finally arrived, and aren't we thankful it has? Or are we? Horses symbolise strength, freedom, perseverance, and boldness, and when combined with the element of fire, these traits are amplified, igniting their brilliance to unprecedented heights! After a year of preparation with the wood dragon, followed by a year of shedding and releasing with the wood snake, we are now welcomed by the a

Throughout history, Spiritual Healing has been recognised across diverse cultures globally. The origins of Reiki also come with numerous interpretations. Having studied under three different Reiki Masters, I have been told three different narratives. So, where does the truth lie? Perhaps it remains a mystery! However, this CHOOSEDAY, I thought I would try to explore the evolution of Reiki. The Roots of Reiki: Back to Atlantis To begin our journey, we must travel back to Atla

This CHOOSEDAY, is all about the Goddess Brigid. While we are aware of her association with the festival of Imbolc, what do we actually know about her? Brigid is an Ascended Master, Goddess, Saint, and a highly regarded Celtic Deity. A triple goddess, she represents a multifaceted essence of fire, healing, and fertility, embodying the harmonious balance of masculine and feminine energies. Often seen as a patron of creativity, abundance, and inner transformation, she is also r

This CHOOSEDAY is all about embracing authenticity over competition. When we look up the definition of competition, it refers to the activity or condition of striving to win something by overcoming others. Unfortunately, competition is often rooted in ego, driven by a desire for social dominance, validation, and proving one's worth in relation to others. Right now, it feels like there is a surge of competition everywhere. Social media posts, headlines, and let's not forget th

This CHOOSEDAY is all about nourishment! Although we are deep in the heart of midwinter, nestled within Mother Earth, it's essential to take care of ourselves. As I mentioned in our blog a couple weeks ago, many people rush into January, which contrasts with what nature encourages us to do at this time. Our Great Mother wants to envelop us, keeping us warm in her embrace as she nourishes and prepares us for the arrival of spring. But how can we achieve this, you may wonder? H

This CHOOSEDAY is inspired by a post I saw of an interview of my friend Lisa Clifford about her book launch (more on that soon!). The question was, does introspection make you selfish? Of course this sparked something and made me want to look into it further. The definition of selfish is, according to the Oxford dictionary, “(of a person, action, or motive) lacking consideration for other people; concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure.” And when you look

Well, here we are in 2026 already! January is often a time when we put so much pressure on ourselves by making resolutions, deciding in the heat of the moment what we want for the rest of the year, and making ourselves do things that perhaps our bodies aren’t quite ready for. January is actually a time when we should still be resting. We are deep in the depths of winter and all the sensible creatures are hibernating! So why is it that we humans feel the need to start racing?

This time of year can be mega stressful. Presents to buy and wrap. Food to plan. Visitors to cater for. Parties to go to. Nights out planned. And, just to top it off, if you live in Cumbria, the stress of the motorway closure on the first weekend in January!! There are many things that we can do to try and ease the stress, but here are my top 10: - 1. Plan ahead as much as possible 2. Maintain a little bit of “normal” 3. Remember that it’s ok to take time out 4. Keep in mind

This CHOOSEDAY is about being there… A couple of weeks ago I was invited to a Women’s Group to do an empowerment workshop. They had no idea what they were walking into when they signed up. All they knew was that the workshop was called Arrow Breaking! I watched them as they wrote things on the arrow that they wanted for themselves. And even that was a struggle for some. But they did it nonetheless. And then came the part when they break the arrow. As I demonstrated it, I coul