creative writing, Gratitude, M.E, Poetry

Treasure

I couldn't sleep. I had insomnia at both ends of the night, one of the features of M.E that I struggle with the most. I finally gave up around 6am and, with my stomach also awake, I decided to get up, go downstairs, make myself a cup of tea and treat myself to some ginger… Continue reading Treasure

creative writing, Friendship, Gratitude, grief, Hope, Mind Body Spirit, Poetry, Spirituality

Life as of 31st January 2020 (I am with you)

It hurts to move,  to disappoint the ones you love I am with you.  There is pain in your eyes, as you leave your friends behind I am with you.  There is a lump in your throat, as you watch it fade away I am with you.  There is hope in your heart that it will… Continue reading Life as of 31st January 2020 (I am with you)

change, creative writing, Hope, M.E, Meditation, mental health, Planning, Politics, Self-care, Spiritual work, Spirituality

Only love

No poem or funny story for you. Just some thoughts and a plan... It's been a difficult week Less By Thursday the combination of the confirmation of that individual as leader of the Conservative Party, which supposedly makes him my PM, the way above average or even peak temperature that day and M.E symptoms were… Continue reading Only love

community, creative writing, Friendship, Gratitude, M.E, Self-care, wellbeing

The formula for Gratitude

Want to know what gratitude feels like? Take away the every day... Take away getting ready for work Take away opening jars, making tea, standing while it brews Take away hats, scarves, sunglasses, flipflops Take away cosy chats, feisty debates, gossiping girls Take away walking, running, cycling, swimming Take away everything you never knew you… Continue reading The formula for Gratitude

Astrology, Hope, Mind Body Spirit, Shop, Space, Spiritual work, Spirituality

Puppy Joy

Recently, very loving and generous Mother and Daughter friends of mine bought me an Oracle deck as a celebratory gift for opening the shop. The deck is The Spirit Messages by John Holland. On New Moon in Virgo I consulted the deck and was guided to a card called Animal Kingdom. I knew therefore to… Continue reading Puppy Joy

Crystals, Meditation, Mind Body Spirit, Shop, Space, Spiritual work, Spirituality, Work

Abundant

Late (and short) post tonight because it's been a busy day at the Collective! More and more people are starting to find the space, and pick up that feeling of warm whispers and soft tingles. More and more people connecting with crystals and discovering the joy of working with their loving energy. More and more… Continue reading Abundant

Spiritual work, Work

Love is calling

Today a quote from one of my sources of inspiration floated into my consciousness "Work is love made visible.  And if you can't work with love, but only with distaste, it is better that you should leave your work and sit and the gate of the temple and take alms of the people who work… Continue reading Love is calling