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

Conflict is an inevitable part of life's journey. Whether we're reclusive or sociable, negative encounters with family, friends, neighbours, colleagues and others are bound to happen at some stage, bringing the potential for friction. Sometimes it's a fleeting moment, like a stressful encounter with an aggressive driver. Other times, it's a more hurtful event that lingers, causing ongoing stress and impacting our ability to cope with future challenges. Feeling wronged, hurt,