Light Heart Therapies & Studio

Light Heart Therapies & Studio Offering Art Therapy, Counselling, Family Therapy & Mediation, Youth Work/Support, Energy Work/Reiki.

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We're often told that closeness creates dependence β€”
that if we're too available, too gentle, too present, our children will never learn to stand on their own.

But love doesn't weaken a child.
Love steadies them.

It is the ground that lets them grow roots deep enough to stand tall
and branches wide enough to reach beyond us.

Because a child who knows they can come to you grows differently:
They take risks because they know failure won't cost them your love.
They tell the truth because they trust their honesty won't be used against them.
They dream bigger because they've felt what it means to have someone in their corner when life feels too heavy.

And when they hurt, they don't shut down or run away β€”
they've learned resilience through the experience of being held until the storm passed.

This isn't about raising children who can't stand alone.
Of course, one day they may have to.
But when that day comes, they will already carry within them
the strength of a love that steadied them.

And that kind of love changes everything.

Because it raises humans who stand taller, speak louder, and move braver β€”
knowing that while we are here, they will never have to carry it all alone. ❀️

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21/02/2026

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πŸŒ€When the world tells you you’re not enough, remember who you really are.



In Irish, there is a word that touches the very heart of who you are: Anam
(pronounced AH-nahm)

In old Irish belief, the anam was more than a life force. It was your essence, the spark that makes you you. Ancient Celts believed the soul was eternal and deeply connected to family, ancestors, the land, and the cycles of nature. Stories and law honored deeds, skill, and bravery, but they also celebrated the life lived from the anam, the kindness, courage, loyalty, and love flowing from your core.

Anam means soul. Not just the mind or the body, not what the world sees or measures. Not how fast, strong, small, or large your body is. Not how close you are to some impossible standard.

It is the part of you that loves, that feels, that belongs simply by existing.

Today it can be hard to remember that. Modern beauty standards, social media, and constant comparisons make us measure ourselves by what we look like or how we move through the world. We see flawless bodies, polished images, and endless shoulds and think we are not enough.

And yet you are here. You are breathing. You are living. You are present. You are giving love. You are enduring, creating, trying, surviving.

That is your anam in motion. That is your soul shining exactly as it is.

If you moved your body today without criticizing it, there was anam in that.
If you told yourself something kind, even quietly, there was anam in that.
If you noticed a strength or quality in yourself and honored it, there was anam in that.
If you allowed yourself to enjoy a moment without judgment, there was anam in that.
If you smiled at your reflection or acknowledged your own courage, there was deep, quiet anam in that too.

Every small act of self-kindness, every gentle thought, every moment you chose patience and compassion for yourself carries anam.

Your soul is whole. Your soul is enough. It is not defined by what you do, how you look, or what anyone else thinks. It is defined by the love, care, and presence you give yourself.

Look at yourself with gentle eyes today. Love yourself exactly as you are. That is your anam shining through.

Remember, the light you carry inside is already enough for the world.

08/11/2025

Sometimes the waves we catch, if we are courageous enough to ride them, lead us to beautiful new people and down curious new avenues, offering the possibility of exciting shifts in direction in one's life.
We only need the bravery to take a breath and place our feet and hearts in that deep ocean of self-love, faith, and perhaps, a strong belief in the Universe πŸ’™πŸŒŠπŸ©΅

~Lynne Floyd~

20/10/2025

β€œAnd in the end, I believe that we don’t need to do anything to be loved. We spend our lives trying to seem prettier, smarter. But I realized two things. Those who love us see us with their hearts and attribute qualities to us beyond those we really have. And those who don’t want to love us will never be satisfied with all our efforts. Yes, I really believe that it is important to leave our imperfections alone. They are precious to understand those who see us with the heart. β€œ

Frida kahlo
Women in Art

Frida Kahlo artist

πŸ“· Imogen Cunningham,
Frida Kahlo, 1931

22/09/2025

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headspace Mount Gambier are looking for talented performers to get involved in their Open Mic Night for headspace Day next month.

Registration can be completed here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FHFW5B3

R U OK?We don't always have to be, but having genuine support when we are not, can make a world of difference in how we ...
11/09/2025

R U OK?
We don't always have to be, but having genuine support when we are not, can make a world of difference in how we navigate our 'not so ok' days, and how well we bounce back.

Being aware of the people around us is something we can all do in varying ways, to help keep each other safe.
Whether it simply be a smile, a kind word, or something with much more energy and intention.

We also need to afford ourselves these things and keep our own hearts, minds and bodies safe, and not be afraid to reach out for help during difficult and challenging times.

πŸšͺ My door is always open.
❀️ My heart always has room to hold space for you.
πŸ‘‚ I'm always here to listen, exchange thoughts (or distract) if needed.
(Everyone knows I love nothing more than a deep conversation πŸ˜‰)
πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ I will walk alongside you when the walk solo is too difficult and lonely.
πŸ«‚ I'm always up for big squeezy hugs!

☎️ If I can't help, I can help find domains who can.

Life can be hard.
Everyone has their tricky moments, individual to themselves and their lives.
Someone else's challenges don't minimise your own.

However, life is also beautiful.
We all matter.
We all need to be walking each other home πŸ˜˜πŸ’•

R U OK day isn't just about this one day.
What it is, is a great reminder for us that awareness, checking in and reaching out are important for us all as humans.
Connection is essential πŸ™πŸ’–

Much love and blessings πŸ’ž

20/08/2025

Mistakes don’t define you, your response to them does.

Beating yourself up only gets in the way of the lesson.

Take a breath.
Take the learning.
Then take a step forward.

That’s how resilience grows.
That’s how you grow.

πŸ’™

LB x

20/08/2025

We’re often told that closeness creates dependence β€” that if we’re too available, too gentle, too present, our children will never learn to stand on their own.

But love doesn’t weaken a child. Love steadies them.

It is the ground that lets them grow roots deep enough to stand tall and branches wide enough to reach beyond us.

Because a child who knows they can come to you grows differently:
They take risks because they know failure won’t cost them your love.
They tell the truth because they trust their honesty won’t be used against them.
They dream bigger because they’ve felt what it means to have someone in their corner when life feels too heavy.
And when they hurt, they don’t shut down or run away β€” they’ve learned resilience through the experience of being held until the storm passed.

This isn’t about raising children who can’t stand alone. Of course, one day they may have to.

But when that day comes, they will already carry within them the strength of a love that steadied them.

And that kind of love changes everything.

Because it raises humans who stand taller, speak louder, and move braver β€” knowing that while we are here, they will never have to carry it all alone. ❀️

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Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
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