In my latest video, which you can watch here , I talk about the beauty of my home town of Shrewsbury in Shropshire, and how it's especially magical at Christmas time. The spirit of the festive season leads quite nicely into the joy of giving, and how kindness is so important for wellbeing. Kindness is often seen as something optional or secondary, but scientific research shows that it's a really powerful contributor to happiness and overall wellbeing, for both the giver and t

Yesterday was one of those glorious summer days when the sun hung high and golden, the sky was a radiant blue, and even the birds seemed to be observing the rhythm of a beautiful, laid back Sunday. Luckily for me, I had a wonderful wellbeing festival to attend -the LivingWell festival in Shrewsbury -and it was just a short walk to get there, along the picturesque river in the town's gorgeous park. This free, family-friendly event featured over 100 stalls showcasing holistic w

Many years ago, when I read Deepak Chopra’s Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, of all his wise insights, something in particular stuck with me. When outlining The Law of Pure Potentiality, Chopra describes how our essential nature is pure consciousness, and he encourages connecting with this inner self through silence, meditation, non judgment and immersion in nature. It was this last part, about nature, that really struck a chord. Our affinity towards nature is deeply rooted i