Spotlight on Meditation
The Why, Where and How of Meditation with Julie Ferris Meditation is a key. Imagine being able to unlock what your heart truly desires and discern your way. For when your mind is still, the heart can speak. Why Meditate?…
Benefits of Sunlight
Light is nature's anti-depressant. We are all familiar with the hazards of sun exposure, but not enough sun can also be problematic. Firstly, lack of light can reduce levels of serotonin (one of the 'happy' hormones), resulting in seasonal affective…
Can talking change anything?
People often ask me: "how does simply talking actually help or solve any of my problems in the real world?" It seems such a simple thing to do, to talk and to be listened to, but it's actually not that…
What is the difference between rest and sleep and why do we need both?
There have been many studies and hypotheses into the importance of sleep and the rejuvenation it brings, but less into the importance of rest and why this is different to sleep. What is rest? The first definition of rest that…
Building emotional resilience – staying well in 2018.
Building Emotional Resilience: staying well in 2018 Stress and Physical Illness It is now commonly understood that chronic stress, depression and anxiety deplete the immune system and are major factors in many physical illnesses. Emotional resilience has become a…