How I Come to Realise My New Year Begins in Spring I’ve never really been a “New Year person”. When I was younger, I loved the party side of it — the staying up late, the countdown, the excitement of being surrounded by people, the feeling that something fun was happening. But as the years […]
Celebrating Saint Dwynwen’s Day
Celebrating Life and Legacy…..The Story of Saint Dwynwen As we approach the 25th January, now would be an ideal time to take a look through time and culture and explore the enchanting tale of Saint Dwynwen, a figure deeply embedded in the heart of Wales and its rich traditions. Dwynwen, known as the Welsh patron […]
January Blues…or are you relishing hibernating, resting and regenerating
The January Blues: or are you relishing hibernating, resting and regenerating..? The January Blues: Embracing Slow Living in the Heart of Winter I was recently reading an article about the January blues and how so many people associate this time of year — the peak of midwinter — with low mood. It also mentioned Seasonal […]
When Doing Everything Feel Like Doing Nothing: A Gentle Case for Slowing Down
WHEN DOING EVERYTHING BEGINS TO FEEL LIKE DOING NOTHING: A gentle case for slowing down There comes a point when you realise you’ve stopped doing the things you once enjoyed – not because you don’t love them anymore, but because you’re already doing everything you possibly can. And the problem with doing everything is that it […]