Tara Shotton Holistic Therapies

08/03/2026

Such a blissful way to spend International Women’s Day at a beautiful sound bath in St Clements Church, Chorlton. Being held and soothed by the healing vibrations of sound in such a special space, surrounded by wonderful women, felt truly magical.
Lou Utopia Well-being who holds these sessions, is such a special woman – strong, kind, brave and so inspiring. She has been a real gift in my life, especially over this past year, and I’m so grateful for her support and the beautiful space she creates.
A perfect reminder of the power of women holding and supporting one another, and a gentle moment of healing on my own journey. ✨🕊🪷

01/02/2026

Happy Imbolc Blessings to you all x 🌼🤍🌼✨

17/01/2026

Happy Saturday🩷

30/12/2025

A Blessing for the Year Ahead

May the new year bring healing where there has been hurt,
peace where there has been unrest,
and compassion where hearts have grown weary.

May it soften what has hardened,
mend what has been broken,
and remind us of our shared tenderness.

May peace begin gently,
in our thoughts, in our words, in the way we see one another,
and from there, ripple outward
into homes, communities,
and the wider world.

May we meet this year with patience, courage, and grace,
choosing understanding over fear,
kindness over indifference,
and love, always, as our guiding light.

~ 'A Blessing for the Year Ahead' by Spirit of a Hippie

✍️ Mary Anne Byrne

~ Art by Olya Haydamaka

22/12/2025

A beautiful heart felt healing meditation 💖

15/12/2025

Wonderful ways of dealing with anxiety

13/12/2025

Winter: A Season of Rest and Restoration

By following the cues
that Nature generously provides,
we set the tone of our days
and discover,
in each unfolding season,
a gentler pace
and a softer rhythm in our lives.

Winter arrives,
whispering softly of the need for rest,
inviting us to slow down,
to breathe,
and to savor the solace
that drifts softly, like silent snowflakes across our hearts.

In this season of stillness,
we withdraw
from the hurried tempo of our days,
from the busyness that tugs
like constant and restless winds.

Here, in the quiet,
we find shelter,
a place to dream,
time to pause,
and space to imagine
all the plans and possibilities
preparing to bloom
in the next season of our lives.

And when the world stirs again,
we emerge
with renewed grace and resilience,
feeling rested and restored,
ready for whatever may lie ahead.

~ 'Winter: A Season of Rest and Restoration' by Spirit of a Hippie

✍️ Mary Anne Byrne

~ Art by Elaine Bayley Elaine Bayley Illustrations

12/12/2025

From my heart to yours 💕🪷

Blessings for Anyone Who is Having
a Hard Time This Holiday Season

I don’t know you personally,
but I am thinking of you.
And I am sending you
the warmest light I can hold.

If this season feels heavy,
may a soft moment find you,
a memory that feels gentle instead of sharp,
a little warmth that settles on your shoulders
like a quiet reassurance.

If you are alone,
please know you aren’t alone in my thoughts.
You are held with care,
even across distance,
even in silence.

If you’re missing someone,
I hope their love reaches you
in a way only your heart can recognize,
a familiar feeling, a small comfort,
like starlight finding you after a long night.

And if grief is sitting beside you,
may it soften,
even just a little.

You are dear to me.
You are remembered.
You are worthy of light, comfort, and peace,
today, and through every season still to come.

✍️ Rivers in the Ocean

29/11/2025

Gratitude softens us.
It opens something quiet and bright within us…
and from that space, more light always finds its way in.

May today remind you how supported, guided, and held you truly are.
Even the smallest moment of thankfulness can shift your entire energy.

Happy Thanksgiving, friends. 🤍

❤️ Bill

10/10/2025

Here are some of our support options available for you this World Mental Health Day 💙

23/09/2025

Do you have some spare time for a very good cause?

Are you looking for an enjoyable and rewarding volunteer role?

Macclesfield Cancer Help Centre is looking for a Secretary to join our team of dedicated volunteers. The role includes assisting at Trustee meetings, compiling an agenda and recording and circulating the minutes.

We are a non-medicalised charity supporting cancer patients and their carers. We offer various activities and complementary therapies in an informal setting, where our visitors can socialise over coffee and cake, or have one-to-one time with a qualified practitioner. We are based in Prestbury and are open every Tuesday between 10am and 2pm to people of Macclesfield and surrounding areas.

If you would like to join us we would love to hear from you. For more details about the role and to register your interest, please call the Centre on 07981 899526.

More information about MCHC can be found by visiting https://www.macclesfieldcancerhelp.com/

07/09/2025

A beautiful mantra to go along with your full moon releasing

Beautiful Chorus · Mantras in Love · Song · 2015