The Weekend that Nourished my Soul

January 25, 2016 2:56 pm

After many recent months having been not too good on the health front and the most activity in my life being the daily journey from my bed, to the sofa and back each day, something wonderful happened this weekend…. ….I went to London with my friend. It was quite a big... View Article

Words for When the Really Tough Days Come Along.

January 20, 2016 7:03 pm

What do you do when you find yourself in the midst of some really tough days? Perhaps even feeling like you have no strength left? Maybe you feel stuck? Fearful? Perhaps it feels like life has knocked you down one too many times? My advice, from my own personal experience of this... View Article

Turmeric and Coconut Chicken Curry with Spinach and Pine Nuts

January 18, 2016 3:58 pm

This recipe just kind of happened in my kitchen this evening, and it turned out to be so delicious that I thought I better share it here so you can enjoy it too! Packed with ingredients known for their healing properties, such as Fresh Turmeric, fresh Ginger, Garlic, Spinach and Coconut oil,... View Article

The Heartbreak of Missing Out with ME/CFS

January 9, 2016 2:00 pm

This weekend was one I had been looking forward to for such a long time. My brother and I had booked to go and see Billy Connolly at the Apollo in London, along with my brothers girlfriend and a friend of mine. As I type these words, I should be... View Article

Why Everyone Should Start a Gratitude Jar

January 1, 2016 6:00 pm

One of the nicest things I did for myself during this last year, had been starting a Gratitude Jar. On the 1st of January, I got a jar, and tied a pretty pink bow around it and placed the jar on my desk where I would see it each day. From... View Article

Reflections and Life Lessons from 2015

December 27, 2015 1:29 pm

I wanted to write a post to reflect a bit on 2015 as we come towards the end of this year and approach a new one beginning. This year has been a time of incredible transformation on so many levels in my own life, that as I sit and reflect quietly this... View Article

A Guide to the Festive Period with Chronic Illness

December 24, 2015 5:53 pm

When you are living with an illness such as ME/CFS, Christmas can be a really difficult time. Seemingly simple things that others take for granted, such as sitting at the dinner table, may well be impossible for you right now.  There will also, be a temptation to push yourself through symptoms... View Article

Insights from the Midwinter Solstice

December 22, 2015 10:22 pm

Just wanted to wish you all a Happy Midwinter Solstice and also share a few words with you…   I love this time of year. Not Christmas time as such, although that has its own loveliness of course, but the shortest day. It means that things are about to shift….the... View Article