On the longest day of the year, the sun, which has on the days preceding seemed to rise higher and higher into the sky, reaches its zenith and rises no more. This day, which in the Northern Hemisphere can occur between the 20th and 23rd of June, marks the start of summer and is known as the summer solstice. From time immemorial, the coming of summer’s light and warmth has been a time of gladness and celebration. The summer solstice remains a time of new beginnings and life-enriching endings. It is the day the sun reaches the peak of its… READ MORE

Summer sun in all its glory has finally arrived! Those among you who are early risers may be privy to the phenome that is the dawn’s chorus. It usually begins at 4am and is believed to be a mating call among male birds and an establishment of one’s territory.  Migrating birds like the Cuckoo make their way back for the Summer and join in this amazing symphony of bird song. Birds, animals and insects all rely on their intuition to get them through life, a skill us humans have handed over (for the most part) to technology. In our most… READ MORE

The saying ‘We make plans and God laughs ‘never rang truer than over the past few weeks when the impact of both Storm Emma and the Beast from the East collided into our lives. The whole country coming to a standstill as snow blanketed our lives, reminding us that forces greater than ourselves are at play. Prompted by this sense of vulnerability a true sense of community emerged   encouraging us to look out for our neighbours, the elderly or those sick and infirm. Another plus was for those who ordinarily might have been at work opting instead  to making snowmen… READ MORE

Happy Valentine’s Day! As we celebrate this day of love why not take the time to carve out some time for yourself. Self-love is the ability to come away from the daily grind and invest your energy into something you love or are passionate about   As the first term of Meditation classes have just finished I thought it would be helpful to share with you some of the benefits people have felt as a result of attending. Relief from stress and anxiety. A more restful night’s sleep. Being able to shed the weight of negative thoughts and gain a… READ MORE

At last we emerge from the cold dark winter and into the light of spring. New beginnings are evident all around. The first daffodil pokes it’s head out of the earth, the snowdrops, buds on the trees, lambs and calves being born. Nature at her best. In keeping with the theme of new beginnings I am very excited to announce that I will be teaching Reiki level 2(to those of you interested in bringing your Reiki practice to the next level) on. Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th March 2018 at The Sangoma Way healing centre in Cappamore. Registration Time 9:45… READ MORE

Hope you are all enjoying the time with family and friends this Christmas holiday and as 2018 approaches you will no doubt receive many wishes for a happy new year. Happiness is what we all yearn for yet have you ever questioned the source of your unhappiness? This was the theme of our last set of meditation classes and the conclusion that was reached was that the  root cause of one ‘s unhappiness is the fearful attachments we have to relationships, work, the future, the past and even to life itself. Imagine, therefore if you could enjoy the experience of… READ MORE

As the season of goodwill approaches the idea of gifts is foremost on our minds. In keeping with this theme, I would like to share a little exercise that we explored in our meditation classes this month that will definitely brighten your day. The object of the exercise is not only to be open to receive but to familiarise you to the feeling of truly deserving. So, all you have to do is Demand (note the word I use) a gift from the Universe within the next 48 hours from now. This is not about going into an energy of… READ MORE

  I love this time of year when Mother Nature in her most vibrant deep hews of red orange and yellow is ready to let go of the fruits of the summer and settle down for hibernation. We can learn a lot from the cycles of the seasons. Autumn is all about letting go in the knowledge that something else will grow in its place. Our Meditation classes returned in September and the classes explored 5 principles of living based on the Reiki tradition. Each principle helps to teach us to live in the Present moment, the key to a… READ MORE