Today, here in the UK, is the spring equinox and officially the first day of spring. It is also known as Ostara by the pagans and marks the season of fertility and growth. The official start of the spring season or equinox is March 20th at 9.58 pm GMT. The spring equinox is one of … Continue reading The Spring Equinox
After finishing my first book I really thought that was it. No more writing for me! I could just sit back and watch the book sell itself. Then I realised that it just doesn’t work that way. A couple of months after my book came out, I went to an author’s afternoon in Yorkshire. There, … Continue reading The Writing Progression
Just recently I’ve taken a break from publishing blog posts as I have been busy writing my new book. That book was published just last month in January (on my birthday) and is entitled “Mighty Angels by Your Side”. The book is all about, you guessed it, angels!! It was a labour of love for … Continue reading The Writing Journey
So what is mindfulness? It is the art of staying focused on the moment. It involves acceptance and paying attention to thoughts and feelings without any judgement. It is a way of being present, being in the here and now, not focusing on past events; they are past. Not imagining future events; they have not … Continue reading The Art of Mindfulness
As a follow on from the last blog post on crystals, here’s a quick piece on using your crystals to make a crystal grid. Crystal grids are basically an arrangement of crystals to help focus your intentions. Crystals grids can be made for a variety of reasons. They can be for prosperity, general manifesting, family … Continue reading Making a Crystal Grid
This is my first post for a while as I have been very busy over the summer months working on my new book “Mighty Angels by Your Side”. It’s a book about (maybe you’ve guessed already), angels! I have thoroughly enjoyed working on this new book and have been absolutely focused on getting it finished. … Continue reading Working with Crystal Energy
Today is the summer solstice (for those in the northern hemisphere), the longest day of the year and a day of celebration for pagans, wiccans, druids and anyone else who, like me, loves taking part in the rituals and celebrations of the pagan calendar. Over recent years I’ve taken part in celebrations for the spring … Continue reading Summer Solstice Celebrations
Cultivating gratitude is an acquired skill. In a recent study, adults who participated in a gratitude letter writing exercise experienced significant improvements in their mental health. Many studies have found that people who make a conscious effort to count their blessings tend overall to be less depressed and happier. * Think of someone you know … Continue reading Being Grateful
Meditation is an important part of my daily practise. I meditate for at least 20 minutes daily, in the morning before I get ready for work or my day ahead. Once suffering from anxiety and low self-esteem, daily meditation has helped me regain my self-confidence and restore balance and harmony to my life. My life … Continue reading The Benefits of Meditation
Finding my life’s purpose was something that evaded me for years. I had a rough idea as to what my life’s purpose was, but it was something that seemed to evade me for years. When I listened to call-in shows online, the most frequently asked question seemed to be “how do I find my life’s … Continue reading Connecting to Your Life’s Purpose
