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Wow, the last six weeks has flown by!

2020 will definitely be a year to remember...

Broke my arm on 1st June and here we are in July. The cast came off on Friday and it isn't pretty but it is what it is. So time to get on with building strength and flexibility in a weird looking wrist.

Learning new things daily and finding confidence and positivity to...

Day 48... Sunday 10 May following the unusual Friday holiday to celebrate VE day.

More uncertainty and perhaps a glimmer of hope?

Are we coming out of lockdown? How are we coping? Have we adapted? Are we redefining what is important? As we move into the new 'rules' are we ready to deal change?

So many volunteers are doing amazing things across all communities. Making food and delivering parcels, shopping, sharing, making scrubs, working in the care sector and the NHS, etc, etc.

Amazing to watch and see people step up and take on new challenges.

So, people seem to be struggling at the moment. How are you doing?

The initial three weeks were...

Friday 1st May - a new month...

Traditionally a day to celebrate the start of Spring - dancing, merriment and lots of colour. This year it is all change - no surprise there then!

A pre-planned change for our public holiday this year to celebrate 75 years of VE Day, and so we have a Friday bank holiday next week rather than our usual Monday bank holiday....

Thursday April 30th and day 38 in the UK lockdown. Almost 40 days! Wow..

My theme for today is about supporting others but also accepting and allowing others to support you! We are all human and this time is challenging - for all of us.

Who are you supporting? Who is supporting you? and how?

A plumber

I received great support from a local plumber who was...

Routine is essential...

Day 36 in the UK lockdown... As we start week six, what have you learnt?

Routine, done consistently for any length of time (40 days is good...) leads to habits. Are your habits supporting you or hindering you?

Have you been able to change things in your life that have made you feel great? Exercise, studying, nutrition, alcohol...

After only doing a very short walk yesterday.... I planned a longer one today. 

The intention was to get out really early and visit one of our favourite walks down to the packhorse bridge. I have avoided this walk as the riverside path is narrow and on a slope making it really difficult to keep a 2m distance from other people.

So, with an early...

There have been a few conversations over the last couple of days about "normality".

What is normal?

What is a normal family life? A normal upbringing? A normal childhood? A normal relationship?

There is so much to explore here but, I believe, that the essence is in perception.

We spend our life living the way we think we are supposed to.

Doing the things...

Parallel lines or parallel lives?

I was walking through our small local town, early morning this week, on my hour of exercise.

Stepping off the pavement to socially distance from someone coming towards me, I noticed the double yellow lines on the road.  It got me thinking about parallel lives.

My favourite movie is ‘The French...

Today's theme is about connection and leaning in.

Leaning in on ourselves - finding our inner strength, pushing ourselves and realising just how strong and capable we really are.

Leaning on others - ask for support. Reach out and connect. Be honest and share what is going on. By voicing those thoughts buzzing around in your head, you are able to make...