A Smiling Day Counselling

11/11/2025

Our bodies are one of the greatest gifts we've been given in this life.

It's always telling us something: danger or safety, our emotions, our wellness, our triggers...

Learn and harness the signals. Work with them. They are our guides, pointing us towards a way.

They are one of our richest resources. We just need to learn to listen in.

30/10/2025

30/10/2025

Even when you feel alone, you never are. May you remember again and again, all the love, wisdom and connection you've received from others, from previous generations, through community, arts and stories. Carry them with you wherever you go.

19/01/2025

Sadness came to tea last night
as she’s often done before
but I didn’t let her in this time
I stopped her at the door

“I’m off to meet with friends”, I said
“your timing isn’t right
I can’t allow your atmosphere
it’s not the place tonight”

but sadness wouldn’t take the hint
her manners lack finesse
her pace was slow and heavy
yet she kept up nonetheless

and even when I took my place
amongst my laughing friends
she squeezed herself right in-between
her boldness never ends

and I was sure my friends would see
this spectre at the feast
and somehow think me lesser
for inviting such a beast

but no, their warmth was undeterred
as if nothing was new
I think perhaps they know by now
I sometimes come as two

and even sadness seemed to glow
a lighter shade of grey
to know that she’s accepted
seemed to lighten up her day

so let your sad accompany you
don’t think her hard to bear
no need to face her all alone
just pull an extra chair.

-- Donna Ashworth
"Sadness comes"