Having an auto-immune disease for 18 years, I’m used to the ups & downs of having a chronic illness. But the last 2 years have been really tough, with low energy levels, sleep problems, weight loss, no energy to exercise and generally not feeling well. My muscles were tight and I was in pain. Symptoms…
How mindfulness works with strong emotions – By Rachel Long A big feeling caught me by surprise recently. Within moments of reading an email, my rational mind shut down, my body temperature increased, I could feel an ache in my chest, my belly tightened and I wasn’t sure if I wanted to scream or cry.…
Is there such thing as a quiet mind? By Rachel Long As a meditation teacher, I’m always curious to know what’s inspired new students to learn meditation. When I ask students what brought them to learn meditation one reason always stands out. People tell me they want to learn meditation because: ‘I can’t…
