The importance of contrast for deepening gratitude

A recent trip to the city from my beautiful Westcountry roots launched me right outside my comfort zone and was an assault on my senses. But it gave me an unexpected opportunity.

The path of self-acceptance and being true to yourself

When I wrote my last post about setting goals I wrote it coming from the highly organised and methodical side of me with productivity in mind. The straight-cut approach was kind of intentional because I wanted it to resonate and be useful to a broad range of readers. But when I read it back, I…

Why Solo dates are at the top of my 2018 goals list

Someone recently asked me what I would do for one day if money was no object and I had no responsibilities- parenting or otherwise. And it took me a few moments to think because ordinarily if money was no object I felt like I should choose something expensive or exotic like jetting off to another…

A day of ‘Happy Bombing’- how random acts of kindness can hold such significance

"Happy Bombing?!" I hear you shout with a look of horror on your face. Is this a more extreme version of the awful trend of Happy Slapping which took the nation by storm?.....Let me reassure you, it is absolutely not! Quite the opposite in fact. It all started as a small idea that I had…

Inspired By A Rose

I realised that the life of a rose wonderfully symbolises the trails and trials of life...

So why Native to Humanity?

I have always been 'a bit of a hippy' at heart. I have always had a deep love of animals and massive appreciation for nature. I spend most of my time outdoors, walking through the woods, exploring the open moors, enjoying the coast. And quite often I can be found hugging a tree or sitting…