What if we all stopped trying to be The Hero, and just focussed on being The Guide? What if by making an impact on only a handful of people in our lifetime we could change the world forever?

Mindfulness teaches us to live the moment we're in. Not live in the past or worry about the future. Because the moment we're always in - the present moment - is always now. And it’s usually absolutely fine.

Do you ever feel like your life is relentless? If you do, you’re not alone. But what can we do to restore a sense of balance and clarity?

Why do we often find the idea of writing down our thoughts, feelings, fears, hopes and dreams - or even just the mundane details of our day so intimidating?

Goals. They’re how we achieve our dreams, right? Make them SMART and we have a greater chance of success or so we’ve been told. But how helpful is this approach? What if we let go of goals and focussed on intentions instead?

Mindfulness helps us cultivate gratitude for the present moment. It helps us to remember the preciousness of Life, it's fragility and wonder. As something not to be squandered and wasted. Tomorrow isn't promised. We only have today.

While the idea of a retreat or a holiday might sound just the ticket to find peace, relaxation and joy, is that guaranteed? Or is it possible to access that anywhere?

The 20th January has been dubbed Blue January, allegedly the most depressing day of the year. But is it, and what can we do about it?

It’s a new year. The internet abounds with invitations and prompts to realise a “New Year, New You!” seek “self-improvement” and “achieving your potential!” Many coaches claim to help you do just this. But really, how helpful are these sentiments, and what do they really mean?

Ever since I began offering my services to the public I really struggled to put a price on my courses or time. It always made me feel deeply uncomfortable. Yes, it is social and business convention in our modern, “developed” economy, and of course we’ve all got bills to pay. In this post I explore why I am trialling a different approach to sharing my services.

The Nine Attitudes underpin mindfulness. This post explores what they are, and why we try to cultivate and embody them not just during meditation but also in our day to day lives.