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Well my friends, I have had 'Bloggers Block' since last Friday. I thought I was travelling OK. Some days I was stuck for ideas for my blog, yet I thought that was understandable as I'm relatively new to 'blogging'.
My daughter helped me make some ideas lists, yet unfortunately lists aren't blogs; so there I was, trying to write post No 12, when I became stuck. I really felt like just stopping and giving it all away. "No" I reminded myself,"I'm not quitting!", so I decided to do an internet s… Continue

I read an article recently about 'How people living in current times are more financially affluent than either of their parents, yet, they are often miserable, stressed, overworked and tired.
I've decided in this blog to write about some practises, rituals and activities, that we can regularly do that may help destress, care and nurture ourselves. Creating a 'balance' is what we're aiming for..
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I am delving into another layer of my psyche in this blog. I have been having network for the past eight weeks. Network chiropractic or NSA (founded by Donald Epstein incorporates gentle, light touch, with proven benefits Network Chiropractors, practice world wide.)

Network looks at the extensive nerve network that the innate inborn wisdom of your body coordinates and regenerates and animates all body parts. Every cell of the body is stirred to life by i

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My youngest daughter is 18. She's studying Year 12. When she finishes school, I am encouraging her to move out with friends. It's really been her decision to do this and I acknowledge her courage and enthusiasm.
It's a bit tougher for kids moving out on their own in the current times. There's so many more things to consider and pull together. Once upon a time, we just moved into a flat or house with a few friends. there may have been a bond, yet as long as we cleaned up when we left it was a… Continue

I am working(playing) my way through the book 'Walking in the World' by Julia Cameron. A friend & I decided to tandem in this adventure. Moral support & 'good behaviour re-inforcers', that's what we are! A chapter per week, and we contact each other weeky by phone to discuss the exercises, our responses, our triggers & a general theme or repeating issue of the week.
We keep each other on track!. Sometimes we get to chat for an hour or two, whilst other weeks, we completely miss.… Continue