Revitalising

The advice of a friend when we were in Jamaica back in the day, was taken to a whole new level recently,with the latest spa visit.

"There's not much that a shower and a fresh orange juice won't cure!"

This fresh juice with beetroot pomegranate and lime after 3 hours in a thermal spa suite (thank you, Candice)left me feeling wonderfully revitalised! 

What excellent health advice have you been given that changed your life for the better?

Reassurance

Reassurance.
People need this a lot. People want to know that they are safe,protected and well. And that their loved ones are too.
Daily exposure to "news", bad attitudes and gossip means that fear and uncertainty are spread like the common cold.
But really,all anyone wants is to love and be loved,and to be in charge of themselves. And to be reassured that all is well in the world.
Oprah Winfrey knows this when she wisely asks the question: "What do you know for sure?"
And to quote Hildegard of Bingen:
"All is well,all shall be well,all manner of things shall be well."

Now that's reassuring.

Joyful life

As our world spins gracefully around the sun,so too does the light gradually return in the northern hemisphere. December's winter solstice is always a welcome celebration of the joy of life.
As we prepare for a new year ahead,I'm mindful of how vital it is to let our own light shine in the face of challenges.
Be the joy you wish to see in the world.
Shine on.

Hygge

Walking in the forest,cycling in the fresh air.Getting together with friends for coffee and pastries in a cosy cafe with comfy seating and warm lights.Gathering round a candlelit table for comfort food with friends.Suppers by the fireside with your loved ones.Comfort,cosiness and warmth.Cushions and blankets on easy chairs and sofas.Plumped up duvets with plenty of pillows. Comfort and joy with friends and family in the colder days of autumn and winter. This is the Danish concept of Hygge.

 How do you get cosy on colder days?

Breakfasts worldwide

When it comes to finding an awesome place to break their fast,aircrew are spot on. Word of mouth dictates the best diners,coffeeshops,restaurants and cafes on every stopover,especially the ones that guarantee value for money, service with a smile,a and a short hop from the hotel.
If it's not possible to revisit your favourite eatery for the time being,go recreate that awesome breakfast at home! I'm sure it's forever emblazoned on your memory!
Gather your ingredients and go for it.
Here's one of mine,from a San Francisco theatre district cafe(wish I could remember the name).
1 pint of freshly squeezed orange juice
Free range egg omelette with fresh avocado,tomato,alfalfa sprouts and Monterey Jack cheese,and hashbrowns,wholewheat toast,and a freshly percked cup of coffee,all created and served with love and good humour.
Nutritious and delicious!
What's your fave?

Joy In Every Season

Feeling good anytime,anywhere,in any season.

Are you singing,,dancing,playing music,loving your life?
If not,begin here. Rediscover the music that feeds your soul.
Hum it,sing it,dance it out, and into the world.
Our natural world is exuberant and so are you.Listen to songbirds,feel the breeze, catch the sparkle of life.
The music is inside you,and joy begets joy.
Shine on!

Vitality

Green is the healing colour in the heart of nature,and the key to healing ourselves. Summer is green and gold by day,and blue and silver by night. Immerse yourself in lush foliage,bathe in the sunshine of summer days. Summer is long days of  warmth and light from the sun

so we can enjoy life in all its glory.