Why today is reclaimed as Lifejoy Day! 

Why today is reclaimed as Lifejoy Day! 

My only real act of rebellion ruined me: why today is reclaimed as Lifejoy Day! That’s the sentence that came to me when I went for a wander around my mind. Wandering is what I do when I go to meditation sessions. It continues to amaze me that as someone who can...
Inspiration North Podcast – Count Your Blessings

Inspiration North Podcast – Count Your Blessings

#138 Dr Rebecca Williams Dinsdale – Counting your blessings and being the blessing Dr Rebecca talks to Inspiration North about the importance of counting your blessings and being the blessing. They talk about: Helping others to see their own goodness and...
For Mothering Sunday ~ With Great Love

For Mothering Sunday ~ With Great Love

I like the ideals behind Mothering Sunday. It is more inclusive than Mother’s Day. It encompasses all those involved in the mothering process. Parenting at its best is from a wide circle of care. It allows us to celebrate our biological Mothers, Grans, Nannas,...
Life in lockdown ~ is it possible to be joyous?

Life in lockdown ~ is it possible to be joyous?

That is quite a question isn’t it? Gosh! Have you had much joy in the last year? I bet you’ve had some disappointment, sorrow, frustration, restriction and maybe even depression. I really hope that you’ve not been grieving and I really hope you’ve not been ill....
Transform Valentine’s Day into Friendship Day

Transform Valentine’s Day into Friendship Day

How do you feel about Valentines? How do you cope with it?              It seems the answer very much depends on whom you ask. Throughout our lives we might have had an evolving relationship with both the concept and consequences of Valentines ~ much like that of...