Chakra Dancing Scotland

14/06/2022

So last night I was out with friends and I decided to walk home as I hadn’t had much exercise during the day.

One of the occupational hazards of being a therapist is that I sit on my backside for most of the working day, so I like to walk when I can to try to redress the balance somewhat.

As I set off on my 25 minute walk, the sky was still quite light, but very quickly it became dark and I found myself hurrying to get home, even breaking into a jog for a few minutes, racing against my growing discomfort in the darkness, my vulnerability of being alone and awareness of the late hour.

When I finally turned the key and opened the door to my flat I felt instantly relieved, comforted by the warmth and familiarity of my surroundings and appreciative of the safety and peace of my tranquil home.

It felt so good to be home.

Meditation can be thought of as being a way of coming home to ourselves and closing the door on the outside world for a short while.

When we get caught up in the hustle and bustle of our lives, thinking about what we are supposed to be doing next or what we did yesterday, getting stressed because we have too much to do, feeling disappointed and frustrated because we can never accomplish or meet our own expectations, living life at such a fast pace that it passes in a blur...joyless and unfulfilling... it’s because our attention is externalised, outside of ourselves.

Our fascination with the outside world and our everyday striving creates stress and keeps us separated from our internal home and our true selves.

I suppose you could say we are all homesick and perhaps all we have to do to feel better is to go home occasionally.

Take time today to come home to your heart. Simply stop what you’re doing and take a few moments to breathe and bring your attention in from the outside world of thoughts, actions and reactions to the peace and comfort of just being.

You and your breath, surrounded in the healing love of your own heart.

Welcome home ✨✨✨🙏🏻❤️

05/09/2020

Due to the current restrictions, in-person, face-to-face sessions are not yet available at My Mindful Life.

However, a warm welcome is extended to all telephone and video call clients.

❤️ 1-1 Counselling
❤️1-1 Counselling Supervision
❤️ 1-1 Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
❤️ 1-1 EFT Tapping

To find out more contact Margaret McLean

Email: mymindfullife@yahoo.com

Mob: 07496 950 599

25/03/2020

I’m a BACP registered Counsellor, COSCA certified Supervisor and BSoM trained Meditation/Mindfulness Teacher. I can help with Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Alcohol Misuse/Relapse Prevention, Relationship issues, Trauma, Anger Issues, Motivation

23/03/2019

Hello. My name is Margaret McLean. I am a fully qualified, BACP registered Counsellor. I became a counsellor because I believe we all deserve to feel...

15/03/2019

27/02/2019

An introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation for anyone who can’t commit to a regular weekly class or set programme.
⭐️Learn how to Meditate
⭐️Learn how to practice Mindfulness
⭐️Learn ways to reduce stress and feel happier
⭐️Enjoy some beautiful meditations

07/02/2019

Mental Health Awareness Week
Chakra Dancing with the staff

10/10/2018

06/09/2018

When we are unforgiving of ourselves and others we bring memories of the past into the present, which create strong emotions connected to past hurt and disappointment. We contaminate the potentially peaceful present moment with feelings of anger, fear, sadness, frustration, guilt and hatred. Our bodies react to these uncomfortable feelings as if we had gone back in time to the actual event and prepares to fight or run. This results in an increased heart rate, tension in the muscles, high blood pressure and sensitivity in the digestive system. Furthermore, it becomes very difficult to engage the parts of the brain that think clearly, feel joy and appreciate beauty. Not forgiving is potentially harmful to our mental, physical and emotional health.
In my view forgiveness is not about condoning what happened. We have a right to say that the behaviour was unacceptable and painful. Forgiveness is a difficult process but if we view it as a way of honouring ourselves and releasing ourselves from continual suffering, then it may become possible. The only person we are letting off the hook is ourself. One of my favourite quotes is
“Pain is inevitable but suffering is optional”

Let go, be here now and experience the peace of the present

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05/09/2018

Let me tell you about the next block of Meditation and Mindfulness sessions at My Mindful Life in Uddingston. There will be 2 groups.

The Tuesday group begins on 2nd October at 7.30pm and continues on the following dates:
9/10, 23/10, 30/10, 6/11, 13/11. Optional additional dates are 20/11 and 27/11.

The Wednesday group begins on 3rd October at 7.30pm and continues on the following dates:
10/10, 24/10, 31/10, 7/11, 14/11. Optional additional dates are 21/11 and 28/11.

Fee £50 for 6 weeks course
£65 for 8 weeks

To book or find out more contact Margaret 07496950599 or mymindfullife@yahoo.com

Please clarify whether you wish to book for 6 or 8 sessions.
I look forward to hearing from you and sharing this experience with you.

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