Beyond Loss

Two days ago I walked away from a flat that I have absolutely loved living in. As I left the keys in the hall and shut the door, it felt like losing my little refuge. Half an hour later I was rustling through some bags in my storage room, trying to find the remote control … Read more

Our songwriter within

Songwriting

Have you ever tried to write a song? If you haven’t yet, give it a try. There’s something very therapeutic about expressing yourself with not only words but music as well. Music can add a whole new meaning to words, meaning that you didn’t even realise was there. Start with a tune in your head … Read more

But…Where Am I?

This reflection/poem is for those moments when you feel lost in the noise of life and you start to reconnect… On track with the plan, ticking off the list. Well done me. But where am I? What an uplifting story. It lifts me out of bed in the morning, makes my heart beat satisfyingly fast.  … Read more

KitKat Knew All Along

KitKat Thinking

KitKat knew it years ago. Ok they were trying to sell more chocolate bars but actually if we all stuck to their advice we’d be better off for it. A break can be nothing but positive when it comes to a break from negative thought cycles. Whether it’s negative thoughts about ourselves, about others or … Read more

Nothing That A Good Ole’ Conversation Can’t Cure

By a good ole’ conversation I mean a real one. Not small talk. Not trying to please. Not hiding yourself behind a false image. A real conversation is when you are totally present, feeling, and open to being modified. Control goes out the window. Time flies away too. You’re floating in the eternal now that … Read more

Why Do We Keep Fit?

Keeping Fit

Why do we keep fit? Is it because we’ve read about the benefits online? Is it because our doctor told us we should? Is it because our family and friends recommend us to do so? Is it because we want to achieve the “perfect” body or a 10km charity run? Whatever the reason, if you’re … Read more

The Magnificence Of Music

The Magnificence Of Music

Music makes us happyIt can also make us sadAs it conjures up old feelingsThat we wish we’d never had Music gives us powerIt can also calm us downAs we look to lose the stressesOf the things that made us frown Music makes us moveIt can also make us stopAnd listen to the sweetest notesFrom the … Read more

What Energy-Thieves Can’t Steal

Energy is synonymous to life.  There are energy-thieves disguised as energy-givers.  Exploring the nature of our human experience as we do in our reconnect conversations, has helped me to spot those.  The number one thief is the idea that there is only ONE WAY to have greater energy levels.  We are constantly sold the notion … Read more

How much do we move in a day?

Movement

How much do we move in a day? Our fitness trackers give us a pretty good idea.   How much should we move in a day? Our minds have a pretty good idea, we just don’t always listen to them. Why is this? Why is it we are generally good at looking out for the needs of others, but … Read more

‘Time Out’ Once Looked Different

Time out

A few months ago, ‘time out’ looked different. A few months ago, time out was a weekend away, a summer holiday, a relaxing yoga trip, a Reconnect weekend. A few months ago, time out was a feeling of inner calm, excitement and regeneration.  A few months ago, time out was taken for granted….. ‘Time out’ … Read more