Love relationships, while beautiful, can sometimes be a source of deep suffering. Misunderstandings, unmet expectations, and emotional wounds can create barriers between partners. I have been immersing myself in the work of the late author and Zen Buddhist Monk, Thich Nhat Hanh.

Although most of us understand that self-love is one of the major components of any healing journey, self love can be the hardest thing to begin to contemplate for many of my clients. It's a challenge I can emphasise with, as it took me decades to finally feel that unconditional love for myself.

I've just returned from facilitating the Reiki Master Course Retreat in Seaford with such a joyful heart. There's always a common theme for each group which usually becomes apparent during the sharing of our personal journeys on Day 1.

Chakra means wheel and refers to a vortex of three-dimensional energy that governs certain emotions and the organs / glands residing within that chakra. The sacral chakra sits at our lower abdomen, below the navel. It resonates with the water element and is said to be orange in colour

In a world that often glorifies hustle culture and celebrates constant productivity, it's easy to lose sight of the importance of living softly but what exactly does it mean to live a 'soft life'? Is it about lounging around, doing nothing with no real purpose, or is there something deeper to it?