community, M.E, mental health, wellbeing, Work

Dear M.E. Ally

It's about Time Dear M.E. Ally This blog post is for you, and it's about Time. Time as something finite, something precious and something unequally distributed amongst us, especially pwME. (The abbreviation pwME is a shorthand for people with M.E. used on socials which I will be using here). Settle in as it’s long and… Continue reading Dear M.E. Ally

change, creative writing, Gratitude, Hope, mental health, Poetry, Self-care, therapy, wellbeing

The perils of change

(I had to add this poem as a picture as WordPress helpfully kept removing my spaces!   Note- WordPress, you may need to consider this feature for the poetic among us) The Perils of Change This poem came to me in one of those midnight inspiration moments.  The last 6-9 months have been extremely wearing,… Continue reading The perils of change

Complementary therapy, Friendship, Gratitude, Help, Mind Body Spirit, Shop, Space, Spiritual work, wellbeing, Work

Transformation

This month has been busy. Not that the month before was not, but this is a different kind of busy. An up in the air, juggling, planning, head-scratching busy.  Because RSL Collective is changing. After over a year in Queens Parade, Willesden Green I have been blessed to connect with a number of complementary therapists… Continue reading Transformation

Spiritual work

Over-ride: A cautionary tale

Last week I was weak and stumbly. It surprised me as I had managed to convince myself that surrounded by the loving, healing energy of crystals and so many beautiful healing souls that getting sick was going to be impossible. And so of course here came the lesson. I have been pushing pushing pushing my… Continue reading Over-ride: A cautionary tale

Astrology, Friendship, Gratitude, Mind Body Spirit, Spiritual work, Spirituality

Aquarian gratitude

30. I've been home today looking after the Aquarian, taking a short break from the shop. There's been three trips to the hospital since I started this blog; two for him, one for me.  None of which were anticipated back then.   Sometimes that universal logic can take you in some strange directions but always an… Continue reading Aquarian gratitude