Solace & serenity

04/04/2026

We came to London for a well deserved little break, not only to see family but also to deliver a little piece of Dad to an iconic location that was such a huge part of his life. A part of Dad now resides in st James park, with a view of the palace and Finnish line of the London marathon. If you believe in signs we had plenty of those to confirm how much he would have loved this.

Scarlett has seen all the sights, loved staying with the family and running around the huge primark with birthday money burning a hole in her pocket! Ha.

What once would have been a doddle for me to hop on a train to go to London has been a struggle up until now. We all go through odd things in grief but iv been lumbered with a big dollop of anxiety, insecurity and vulnerability. great! But, being the person I am and the work iv done, I can not be that person. That is not me. It took some digging deep but I done it anyway. Taking scarlett on the train and navigating the tube to reach my lovely cousin and her family. I genuinely think that knowing I was coming to family and a home help settle all those feelings. We have had the best time and due to make the journey back home later today.
Lots of love
Steph
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22/03/2026

My third post is published and ready to read!

This one explains what happens and what to expect when you start venturing into mindfulness.

Please feel free to have a read (link in comments below) and if you feel
It could help someone else, please share and pass it on. There is a share button on the actual post.

Let me know what you think or if there are area you would like me to focus on.

All the best
Steph
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14/03/2026

As many of you may have seen, iv started writing a blog. I love writing and can express myself in a far better way than talking sometimes.

The theme is all about mindfulness and how I use it on a daily basis, more than ever at the moment. Iv done so much training and understand it all so well know I want to pass on the knowledge and sometimes the social media scene isn’t he place to do it.

I’m planning to write once a week and I’ll publish it on a Sunday morning. I’ll share a link each time it’s ready and you can then choose to click and read if you want to. It’s on a basic blogging site so I’ll need to do all the sharing if I want it to each enough people but I’m fine with that for now whilst I get the hang of it all. So please feel free to share with friends or anyone that you think each post might help.

At the moment I’m just explaining mindfulness and prepping you all for your mindful journeys and then I can progress on to what I’m doing and how it’s helping me.

I’ll try share a link in the comments below.

Love and light
Steph
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12/03/2026

My first blog is up and published! Each post will give an in-depth insight in to how I use mindfulness to help my own mental well-being. This one’s just explaining mindfulness and then I’ll start getting in to the nitty gritty bits. Give it a little read and let me know what you think.

Steph
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08/02/2026

Something iv learnt about reiki during dads journey.

Not once did we use reiki in an unhealthy way. No false hopes. We never used Reiki to try and rid him of his cancers, never did we get disheartened with Reiki when the cancer eventually continued to progress.

We used Reiki for support, love and connection. Dad was the biggest sceptic right at the start, the day he asked me to “give this energy stuff a go” I jumped at the chance!

We use Reiki as a way to help calm the mind during very stressful times, ground our energies so we didn’t become so overwhelmed and made Reiki our thing. A connection to my dad that I never in a million years would have thought would happen.

Even at the end Reiki played a massive part. Reiki is unconditional love in its purest form. That brings you a sense of comfort and peace. I called upon a few Reiki friends during dads last day. We all sent him Reiki and surrounded him in love. Who knows if this helped ease his passing. I can by hope.

I just wanted to make people see that reiki isn’t just about physical healing it’s emotional healing and support. Dad found comfort in it, he felt the energy and called upon it on the harder times. Reiki couldn’t save his body at this stage but I believe his regular sessions helped maintain that amazingly strong mindset and fighter attitude.

Since dads passing I still find comfort in Reiki, again that feeling of calm in a storm, grounding when my minds racing and pure love. Energy is something that’s so difficult to explain but when you’ve experienced it, you know.

Love and light
Steph
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11/12/2025

Making things and being creative is a great therapy for me. I love making and creating, it’s the perfect distraction and super mindful. Many of you may remember my other page Steph's Little Stitches which lies dormant always ready to pick back up again. Man I loved creating things for that. It’s just a shame costs were so high, it kind of ruined the creative flow!

I have been lucky enough to be offered a space at the new soon to be open The Craftery - Beccles. I now have a place to sell my mindful makes. 🥰

Posting this picture incase anyone wants a hat or ear warmer as a Christmas present idea before they go off to the shop.

Also happy to take requests for anyone not in a major hurry for one of my makes as I could really do with the distraction at the moment.

Hats - £15
Ear warmers -£8 plus p&p or free collection/local delivery.

Love and light
Steph
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03/12/2025

Here’s something I’m noticing and learning and this may help someone else.

As you know, mindfulness is a big part of my life and it’s my go to tool. The whole aim of mindfulness is to anchor yourself in the present moment (with whatever means you choose: breathing, focus, attention, senses etc). Iv pretty much mastered the art of stopping the past coming to ruin my day. But I’m struggling with being at peace in the present moment whilst upset and unrest surrounds me in my present day.

It’s easier to control the thoughts from the past as I can centre myself and feel calm in the here and now, however with the events that in our lives now, it’s very much eating up my present which then fuels the anxious future thoughts. It’s exhausting! But this is how I’m adapting……

I used to be able to anchor myself in the present moment anywhere, sitting outside, being in nature, enjoying my surroundings. This currently doesn’t work. My here and now is too big. I can appreciate my surroundings and focus my breathing but it’s not enough. It’s still letting the anxious thoughts in. If you are finding this to, make it smaller. Make your present moment bubble teeny weeny. Bring your attention right in and focus on something small, real close. The pattern on your tea cup, the ring in your finger, the pattern on your clothing. I’m not sure if this in an official thing but for me it helps. The wider my attention wanders the harder it is for me to stay present. When I focus on just one tiny thing I feel as though my bubble of calm is smell and tight and that’s where I am finding my comfort. Some days I can do my normal mindfulness practices but some days I just have to bring it in tight.

Whatever you choose to do or how to do it, remember that mindfulness holds us in the present moment where we are safe, in control and calm for however long you choose to stay in that moment. Adaptation is key.

This may well resonate with others so it was worth a share.

Love and light
Steph
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29/10/2025

My mindful morning with mabel!

I know In mindfulness you are always encouraged to go into nature but that doesn’t have to mean you have to travel or find the most picturesque spot. You can find nature anywhere. We just went in the garden and had to look for the colours of the rainbow.

The one comforting thing bout nature is that it’s always constant, no matter the chaos around it, nature always does it’s thing!

Thank you mabel for my mindful morning.
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24/10/2025

Many of you have noticed that I’m not posting as much as usual and I want everyone to know I’m fine but just finding things a tricky to navigate at the moment.

Dealing with a terminal illness within the family is literally one of the weirdest and most unsettling situations iv ever lived through. Some days I can take on the world and others I’m plagued with fears of the future and I can barely look after myself properly, let alone guide others.

As a family we are all truly embracing life in the most mindful way possible. Trying to live in the present moment and take each day as it comes. We try not to look too far ahead as quite frankly it’s too painful to think about.

It’s in my nature to help and guide others but with that comes the almighty sense of disappointment of letting people down when I’m just not strong enough myself to help others. This is a huge thing for me.

I do have a plan though:

♥️ my page and stories will change. I’m just going to show you guys how I use all my tools to help myself. Not to advise or guide others as we are all different and deal with things differently. I’ll share how I cope and who knows that in turn may help others.

♥️ no new clients. I’m more than happy to carry on helping my regulars. I’m blessed to be surrounded by people that understand that sometimes I have to reschedule or I’m just not feeling up to the energy challenge that day.

♥️ group work is fine. The Sunday slow downs and the plan to help the children will still resume. With the support and kindness of lovely Lucy! I love doing these.

♥️ I will literally just share with you all what I’m doing and how I’m doing it, there may be others struggling that day who see a post and it gives them hope or an incentive to keep going. It will be what I’m doing, not what everyone has to do. Only we know deep down how to help ourselves.

We all need a reminder that even in the darker times there is still light. By posting regularly the little things I’m doing, it will encourage me to keep seeking that light and find them glimmers each day.

Love and light,
Steph
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19/10/2025

I am Forever grateful to be able to host such calming and relaxing sessions.

Today we gathered at Bramerton Village Hall with a group of wonderful women. We discussed the power of the mind, we explored breathing techniques and introduced mindfulness. All topped off with the most beautiful sound bath infused with reiki.

It’s what Sundays are made for!

Also let’s celebrate friends and supporting each other. With all that is going on in my little world at the moment I would genuinely struggle to do these sessions without Lucy’s support. Together we make an amazing team.

Love and light
Steph
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05/10/2025

Lucy and I have a few spaces left. I know it’s a little further out than my usual slowdowns but if anyone really wants to come and needs a lift I have space for 2 in my car. We can all go together.

I love our slow downs and Lucy has found the most quaint little place for us to hold this one.

I think this is what Sundays are made for, slowing down, releasing some stress, settling that nervous system and relaxing deeply.

Love and light
Steph
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