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24.01.2022 Mindful May Day 13 Reality vs Imagination Did you know that the mind cannot tell the difference between real and imagined?... This is why we have the same stress response to things we think about as we do to a real life threat. The cool thing is, this also works in the opposite and more positive way too. This is why visualising and imaging what we want can have a calming effect... our body is actually responding to these thoughts as if they're real and therefore releasing feel-good molecules to create a physiological change. Need a hug? Imagine it in as much detail as possible. Imagine the warmth, the sensations, the smell of that persons clothes or perfume... use as many senses as possible. Will it release oxytocin, the love/bonding hormone? Maybe. Will it help you feel better and closer to that person? I think so. Only way to know is to give it a go for yourself!

24.01.2022 Mindful May Day 22 Emotions of others A lot of us are empathic... We care and therefore we feel someone elses pain (and calmness, excitement etc). So how do you know the emotions you're feeling right now are yours? The first step is awareness - that you could be carrying stuff that's not yours and has nothing to do with you. Is it easier to let it go knowing that? Let me ask you this - do you feel strange in public places or with certain people? Do you feel drained afterward? If you answered yes, it is very likely that you are absorbing emotions of others. Rescue remedy is helpful So is awareness, getting still and searching for what is truly yours... the answer might surprise you

22.01.2022 Mindful May Day 26 Fear and processing emotions This post explains it so well

21.01.2022 Mindful May Day 24 The Collective I've been warming up to this one.... The whole world is having a collective experience. Is it far-fetched to suggest that those of us who are empathic are being influenced by the common collective thoughts and emotions? This is the collective consciousness. If we can be affected by the fear and worry of the world, then couldn't the opposite also be true? Could those of us who are not caught in the pain, radiate out feelings of peace and hope for those who need it? At the very least, can we use the quiet we create during meditation to be one less person adding to the collective fear and actually cultivating more peace and gratitude for all? Something to consider...

21.01.2022 Mindful May Day 15 Laughter brings us into the moment It's a form of mindfulness... There's lots of benefits too, including stress reduction, immune strengthening, pain reducing, mood improving etc. On that note, I think I'll go watch some Carl Barron and have a laugh. Have a great weekend!

20.01.2022 Mindful May Day 16 Loving kindness meditation This is one version of this meditation.... Please try to ignore the child noises coming from the next room... he's supposed to be sleeping It's not perfect but you get the general idea of how to do this. I feel super warm in my heart after just making this video even. Give it a go and let me know your thoughts

18.01.2022 Mindful May Day 17 Stop and smell the flowers Take time to appreciate the little things in the moment.... Use your senses: See Hear Touch Smell Nature offers lots of opportunities... at the beach see the water glistening, hear the waves crashing, touch the sand and feel it shifting under your feet, smell (and taste) the salt in the air... how do you feel during a beach visit? This process is all part of being mindful and present. Do you appreciate the experience more by exploring your senses?

18.01.2022 Mindful May Day 25 Simple Breathing Exercise Breathe out longer than you breathe in...... It's that simple. This signals to your body it's time to relax. Breathe into your belly for the count of 3 Breathe out for 5 Repeat as many times as you like

18.01.2022 Mindful May Day 30 When mindfulness is hard! Your mind has a mind of its own...... Sometimes it won't settle Sometimes it will ramp up the moment you want to meditate Sometimes it will be hard to stay awake Sometimes you'll get an itch that irritates like mad You might even think "nothing is working for me" Don't give up! This is not failure! These times are just as important as the peace and calm... When we learn anything new there are frustrating moments, especially when the results are not as you pictured them. Be persistent and be compassionate towards yourself. You are learning "your mind has a mind of its own" and therefore "your thoughts are not you - you do not have to take them so personally" Your mind can be bringing up all sorts of random thoughts, while you are observing it... its a very interesting concept. The more you do this, the better you get at it. That's why we call it practice. I hope this helps you in times of frustrating meditation attempts... you are not alone! We all have them Credit: quotes and some paraphrasing from the book 'Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Finding Peace in a Frantic World' by Mark Williams.

17.01.2022 Mindful May Day 29 Hope "Hope is the thing with feathers... That perches in the soul And sings the tune without the words And never stops at all" Emily Dickinson Hold fast to your dreams and hopes Anything is possible This photo is of a yellow and black lady bug in my garden today. Hope everyone has a great weekend

17.01.2022 Mindful May Day 14 Human Emotional Needs We all know about our physical needs for clean air, food and water. But we also have real inbuilt emotional needs.... "When our needs are not well met, we struggle with emotional difficulties and can suffer mental and physical illness" However, "if our needs are being met well and in balance, we will be thriving and in good emotional health: we cannot be mentally unhealthy" Quoted from the Human Givens website (. com) The focus is on health vs dis-ease These needs are: Security - feeling safe in your environment Attention - being able to give and receive Autonomy - making your own choices Community - feeling part of a wider community Intimacy - feeling emotionally loved/accepted unconditionally by at least one other person Privacy - time and space to reflect Status - knowing where you fit within social groups and community Achievement - a sense of accomplishment Purpose - meaning in your life and growing your comfort zone by stepping outside of it occasionally I find this stuff fascinating so I hope you get something from it as well! Can you get creative about meeting some of these needs during the social restrictions?

16.01.2022 Mindful May Day 12 Centre - widen - listen A technique to get you in the zone before meditation and to bring some beneficial feelings of calm to everyday life.... This is from the book "The Quiet" by Paul Wilson, that I've adapted. I also introduce you to "the underlying quiet" Enjoy

15.01.2022 Mindful May Day 27 Meditation in Motion Yoga and Tai chi are forms of moving meditation.... There are lots of ways to bring moving meditation into everyday life. At a silent retreat I did a walking meditation where we would literally focus our attention on walking in time with our breath. As we walked slowly, we would be thinking "lifting lifting lifting" our foot, "lowering lowering lowering" our foot, and "shifting shifting shifting" our weight to the other foot. I must admit, I was not very good at this practice, it actually brought up feelings of frustration in me and I couldn't wait for it to be over... but that's just me I found I could decide to be present during everyday life... when showering, actually just shower. Don't think about what you're going to do afterward. Feel the sensation of the water, smell the soap, enjoy it! You can do this with so many things you do everyday where you switch off... actually switch on to sensation and your senses. Suddenly it's meditation and far more enjoyable. Worth a mention here are your hobbies and things you enjoy that make time disappear. These are forms of meditation... I love jigsaw puzzles... meditation. Colouring, drawing, gardening, running, hanging out the washing... whatever it is you do that allows you to 'zone out' is a form of meditation!

14.01.2022 Mindful May Day 19 Drop excess baggage meditation This is your stuff... the stuff that no longer serves you and is holding you back. ... It's time to let it go and open space for the real you to step forward. The part of you that is intuitive, confident and wise. That only wants what's best for you. The part of you that's hidden under all your stuff. If this resonates, read on for the meditation: You can be seated or lying down. Close your eyes. Take a few breaths into your belly. Imagine, sense or feel yourself in a beautiful forest. Take a few moments to experience this place... the smell, the sound of birds, the temperature of air on your skin, the light finding it's way through the canopy of trees... however you want your forest to look and feel. Now become aware that you're carrying a bag (or a few). Notice where you're carrying it on your body and that it is quite safe, but heavy. Just notice that sensation of weight. This bag(s) represents everything you're holding onto that is not in your best interests. You may be aware of what these things are, or you might not... they're both valid. Like a heavy bowling ball, you can simply let it all go. Feel your bag drop to the ground. You might hear it clatter or thump. Know that you will not let go of anything you're not ready to, and the space created allows the true lightness of you to fill that space. Feel, see, sense (or just know) your bag is welcomed by the forest. The heavy energy is transformed into lifeforce used by the trees to grow. Feel how light you are now without that bag, and how connected to nature after sharing that energy with the forest. Allow yourself to bask in this lightness and beautiful forest energy for a moment. Feel yourself expanding into your true self. When you're ready, take a deep breath and open your eyes. If you had unexpected messages or images pop up, you might like write them down or reflect on them. That's it. I hope you like this one. Let me know how you go and if you'd like me to record this one on video.

10.01.2022 Mindful May Day 21 (belated post after a few technical issues yesterday) Take a breather today ... Mindfulness can look however you want! March to your own drum There are no rules Take a break from time to time Go at your own pace You get the idea... don't ever feel guilty for not following a practice to the letter. Mindfulness is simply being aware and making choices that are right for you. If you're connected to your inner wisdom you really can't go wrong. On another note, I'm looking ahead to June and would love your help deciding on the theme... Immune Burn out Fatigue Gut health Sleep Skin Hormones Any ideas? What do you think would be most helpful and relevant right now?

08.01.2022 Mindful May Day 28 Music Find music that speaks to your soul... That transports you to other worlds And allows you to find peace for a moment That is the power of music. It can take you out of a busy mind instantly. Try some different music, different genre's and listen with an open mind. See what happens. Have you found music that uplifts and relaxes you at the same time?

07.01.2022 Mindful May Day 18 You're not your stuff Physically, mentally and emotionally... I left my home in New Zealand in 2007 with just a suitcase. I sold my car, my clothes, my stuff. I'd always wanted to know who I'd be if I stripped everything back to bare basics. Was I the same person without my friends and family? Was I being authentically me in their presence or was I acting from expectations? It was a hard thing to do but I was being driven by an unseen force that would lead me down the rabbit hole to answer the question "who am I?" The short answer: I am not my stuff What are your thoughts?

04.01.2022 Mindful May Day 20 Internal rules for living On our mindfulness journey we're bound to come across weird and wonderful internal rules we've made for ourselves.... These were made at some stage in life to keep us safe and secure within society, our families, our friendships, our environment. The good thing is, if these are no longer serving us, we can change these with awareness. I came across a new one yesterday while reminiscing about an embarrassing moment in primary school... I innocently told the teacher something I thought would be helpful, but it went horribly wrong and it got someone else in trouble. I felt so terrible and blamed myself for the whole thing... until yesterday when I viewed the situation from an adult perspective and could see that I was not responsible for the actions of others. Who knows how many rules I made for myself from this situation with my child mind... one comes to mind "don't speak up because someone will get hurt" When we can view these rules for what they are and forgive ourselves for making them, we can decide they're no longer needed and flip them. Have you experienced this before?

03.01.2022 Mindful May Day 23 Intuition "Practice listening to your intuition, your inner voice; ... ask questions; be curious; see what you see; hear what you hear; and then act upon what you know to be true. These intuitive powers were given to your soul at birth." Quoted from the book: Women Who Run With the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype After a while, you'll trust it and it won't let you down. Start with this... what does truth feel like? How about untruth?

02.01.2022 Mindful May Day 31 Reflection This is the last post for Mindful May.... Thank you for joining me and I sincerely hope you got something from the posts. I have enjoyed doing this and although this topic is not formally my expertise... I know a lot about it because I live it everyday. The techniques, questioning and reflection help me to feel at ease in my troubled mind. With all the events of the world streaming through our minds right now, we need some mental rest time and I personally think this is found with mindfulness. I invite you to reflect on your day and this month. During our reflection we might notice something different than what we experienced in the moment. I will leave you with a passage from the book 'Laws of the Jungle' by Yossi Ghinsberg: "We have been trained all our lives to react to circumstances, because people believe life happens to us, not for us. If life happens to you, you must react to it, constantly on the defensive. If life happens for you, you need only observe, contemplate, and align yourself with it. From observation and contemplation, understanding is born. From understanding comes clairty. From clarity grows right and purposeful action. We cannot be taught understanding. It is unique to all of us. But we can be taught observation and contemplation"