Everything in your life today, started with a thought. The power of the mind remains a mystery, but I believe our thoughts become form. If we all visualised the planet healing, people healing, a peaceful planet, we might make a difference. I believe we can.

It’s no secret that negative feelings and stress, are making people sick. Consistently being in a state of fight or flight, exhausts our body’s immune system and causes illnesses such as diabetes and dementia. 

There two people inside you, the first is controlled by the brain, that sponge in your head that has absorbed information. Every experience, everything you have been taught and told throughout your life, is stored in that sponge. 

There isn’t a person on this planet who hasn’t had a bad day. Some have bad weeks and some fight every day to wade through depression, anxiety and emotional pain.

You are not a drop on the ocean, you are the entire ocean in a drop -Rumi
When we practice meditation, we are cleansing our minds and it is a time for self reflection. Who am I? A question some of us have asked more than any other. 

My heart and love goes out to everyone, especially those who are alone. I am always saddened to read posts by those who don’t have a partner on Valentine’s Day. 
But love comes in many forms, if you look around you there is love. The smile of a stranger, the dedication of a teacher, the faithfulness of a pet and so on. 

Last week, I was met with incredible rage from a stranger, which left me quite shaken. After I had calmed myself down, I found myself thinking more about how this human being had reached such a level of anger. What was going on their life, to lose control like that? 

Artist and photographer Denis Smith has created the most beautiful light photographs. 
Denis has used his incredible talent to overcome alcohol abuse and depression. The collection took 7 years to make and they are truly stunning. 

Have you stuck to your New Year’s resolutions, did you complete dry January or Veganuary? 
Whether it’s something you want to give up such as smoking, drinking or sugar. Or you are looking for motivation to study, exercise or move on to a happy place in your life, it always starts with a thought. 

I recently had a delicious Chinese meal in Soho in London. Being vegan and a bit of a health nut, there was plenty to choose from. 
I love the Chinese culture, and particularly its approach to healing through foods. 
Rather like Ayurvedic medicine, the Chinese approach is all about energy and elements in food and herbs. 

What makes you happy? Being embraced by someone you love or time with your friends? A holiday, an adventure perhaps? Or maybe that beautiful pair of shoes you just bought? The things is, that these are moments, and they will all change with time. The holiday will end, the shoes will become worn and our loved ones have lives to get on with too.