Can you relate to this cartoon or does it remind you of your teenage daughter? Perhaps your son lies awake at night like Charlie Brown did, having anxieties about his anxieties. We all experience anxiety in response to a perceived threat, it is not our fault but an essential part of how the brain…
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…
