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Sometimes our walls are too high. We refuse help because we think we have to do it all. We deflect compliments because r...
23/02/2026

Sometimes our walls are too high. We refuse help because we think we have to do it all. We deflect compliments because receiving feels vulnerable. We're the "strong one" who doesn't need anyone.

But refusing to receive love is just another way we abandon ourselves.

This week, we practice the vulnerable act of receiving - letting support in without feeling like we immediately "owe" something back.

When someone offers help, can you just say "Thank you" and let it sit? When someone gives you a compliment, can you receive it without rushing to return one?

You don't have to earn love by being the strong one all the time. You're allowed to let people care for you.

This week's affirmation: "I am safe to receive love."

Where are you currently trying to be the "strong one" who doesn't need anyone? What would happen if you let one person in?

21/02/2026

It’s such a strange thing to step back into a life you used to live but as the person you are now…

Returning to Australia after 9 years away, having lived there for 9+ years before that, is surreal. Obviously it’s beautiful: sunshine, summer days and being on holiday.

But more than that, it’s like being able to walk alongside the Me from back then. I think about how hard it was and how much she struggled.

Back then, I felt like I should have been able to cope better. Now, as I feel like I can almost reach out and touch that life and hear the sounds of my children’s voices and my younger self, I see it differently.

No wonder it was hard to know who I was or what I wanted. There wasn’t any time and space for that. I was trying so hard to be perfect for everyone and “get it right”.

If I could gently whisper in her ear, I’d tell her that the best thing she could do is to tend to herself. That running on empty serves no one.

But id also tell her that it’s ok that she didn’t.

She did the best she could and that was always enough.

I’d tell her that one day she will return to this special place feeling stronger and restored. She’d be following her passions and trusting everything to unfold.

I’d also let her know that she’s still often late, her desk is still frequently messy and she still sometimes feels unsure of what she’s doing and if she’s good enough. But that she will also be ok with that!

Sending love from this beautiful land xx💛💛

20/02/2026

This is the shift that changes everything.

Your inner critic isn't the truth. It's just a voice. A story. A pattern.

And when you can see it for what it is, it loses its power over you.

Be. Membership helps you build this awareness - through meditation, practices, and tools that help you separate the story from the truth.

Your inner critic doesn't get to decide who you are.

Ready to see yours for what it is?

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That guilt you feel after saying 'No'? That's not your conscience. That's conditioning. 💛You've been taught that protect...
19/02/2026

That guilt you feel after saying 'No'? That's not your conscience. That's conditioning. 💛

You've been taught that protecting your time is selfish. But what if the opposite is true?

What if your 'No' is actually an act of self-love?

Every 'No' to something that drains you is a 'Yes' to yourself.

Swipe through for:
✨ This week's affirmation
✨ Journal prompts about boundaries
✨ How to practice self-love through 'No'

Your 'No' is self-love in action.

What would change if you loved yourself enough to protect your energy? 👇

"I was able to reach the stillness within me and find both space and clarity for the first time in ages. It has helped m...
18/02/2026

"I was able to reach the stillness within me and find both space and clarity for the first time in ages. It has helped me 'shed' a lot of unhelpful thinking patterns."

This is what's possible when you give yourself just 21 days.

The 21 Day Calm & Clarity Reset is your guided journey to finally master the mindset and skills you need to create lasting calm ✨

✅ Daily bite-sized training (3-5 mins)
✅ Simple practices (from just 2 mins!)
✅ Science-backed techniques that actually stick
✅ Live support + 1:1 session included

Transform overwhelm into clarity. Shed unhelpful patterns. Find the stillness that's been waiting for you.

Your future self will thank you 💛

https://www.bemodernmeditation.com/calmreset

Setting a boundary can feel like a rejection. Like you're letting someone down. Like you're being difficult.But here's t...
17/02/2026

Setting a boundary can feel like a rejection. Like you're letting someone down. Like you're being difficult.

But here's the truth: your 'No' is a powerful act of sustainability.

When you say yes to things you don't want to do, you're not being kind - you're burning out. You're building resentment. You're teaching people that your time and energy don't matter.

This week, we reframe 'No' as self-love in action. We practice clear, kind ways to protect our time and energy so we don't burn out.

Look at your calendar for the next 7 days. Which "yes" on there is actually a "maybe" or a "should"? What would happen if you moved it?

When you protect your time, you aren't being "difficult" - you're being sustainable.

This week's affirmation: "My 'No' is self-love in action."

What's one "yes" on your calendar that's actually a "should"?

Your words matter. And so does your touch. 💛Valentine's Day. A day dedicated to love. But when was the last time you off...
14/02/2026

Your words matter. And so does your touch. 💛

Valentine's Day. A day dedicated to love. But when was the last time you offered that love to yourself?

As adults, we rarely offer ourselves tenderness. We judge. We criticise. We tell ourselves we should cope better.

But this Valentine's, what if you became your own lover?

Here's what science shows:

When you consciously offer yourself compassion through gentle touch, your body chemistry actually changes.

It triggers your caregiving system. Releases oxytocin (the love hormone!). Reduces cortisol. Calms stress.

You don't even need to believe it for it to work.

Try this Valentine's gift to yourself:

❤️ Place your hand gently on your heart (or wherever you feel tension).

❤️ Take a breath.

❤️ Whisper to yourself: "It's okay. I'm here for you. You are loved."

That's it. That's self-love.

This Valentine's Day, be your own lover first. 💛

What act of self-love are you gifting yourself this Valentine's? 👇

13/02/2026

This is what happens when you give your nervous system the tools to actually settle.

The 21-Day Calm & Clarity Reset teaches you how to calm your mind and body - not just during meditation, but throughout your day and into your night.

Better sleep. Better days. Better life.

Ready to experience this for yourself?

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That heavy feeling after certain conversations? That's you absorbing stress that isn't yours. ✨When our boundaries are t...
12/02/2026

That heavy feeling after certain conversations? That's you absorbing stress that isn't yours. ✨

When our boundaries are too porous, we take on tasks, emotions, and stress that actually belong to someone else. We do it because we're afraid of causing conflict or "letting someone down."

But what about letting yourself down?

This week, we diagnose where we're absorbing stress that isn't ours.

Swipe through for:

✨ This week's affirmation

✨ Journal prompts to identify where you're being drained

✨ How to make it work for you

Your worth is sacred. Your space is protected. Not because you're cold or uncaring - but because you matter too.

What's one thing you're taking on that isn't actually yours to carry? 👇

💛 You've given so much to everyone and everything else.Now it's your time.My gentle, encouraging 1:1 approach helps you ...
11/02/2026

💛 You've given so much to everyone and everything else.

Now it's your time.

My gentle, encouraging 1:1 approach helps you develop the skills to handle difficult thoughts and feelings more effectively. You'll still be human (challenges will come!) but you'll have the tools to transform and thrive✨

Imagine:

✓ Coping with challenges while staying calm

✓ Moving toward the person you want to be

✓ Being kinder and more compassionate to yourself

"Looking back, reaching out to Laura has been one of the best gifts I ever had in life" - 1:1 Client

Ready to give yourself this gift?

https://www.bemodernmeditation.com/lets-work-together

You know that heavy feeling after certain conversations? Like you've absorbed something that wasn't yours to carry?That'...
10/02/2026

You know that heavy feeling after certain conversations? Like you've absorbed something that wasn't yours to carry?

That's what happens when our boundaries are too porous. We take on tasks, emotions, stress that actually belongs to someone else - because we're afraid of causing conflict or "letting someone down."

This week, we diagnose where we're absorbing stress that isn't ours.

It's the colleague who vents endlessly while you carry their emotional weight home. It's saying yes to things you don't want to do because you're afraid of what saying no might cost. It's waiting for people to "just know" what you need instead of actually asking.

Your worth is sacred. Your space is protected. Not because you're cold or uncaring - but because you matter too.

This week's affirmation: "My worth is sacred; my space is protected."

Think of a recent conversation that left you feeling drained. What were you taking on that wasn't actually yours? 👇

06/02/2026

I came outside (reluctantly) to walk Milky this morning. Tbh I was expecting to feel miserable about it. The rain has seemed so oppressive and the grey sky so, well, GREY.

BUT Nature had other ideas….

The birds are singing so convincingly and it feels like you can almost hear them bursting with their songs…..the rain drops from the trees are creating beautiful concentric circles on the river and the reflections of the trees look like they’re projected onto liquid glass….

Spring is still a long way off but at the same time, it’s calling out already. I feel like I can hear it this morning.

If the season has you feeling down, go outside anyway. Turns out there’s always glimmers if you let them find you.

Sending you love if the winter blues feel hard this year.

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Be.Modern Meditation

At Be.we empower you to use meditation to transform your life–no matter what that life throws at you. We make meditation attainable, accessible and rewarding with a community of support. You’ll be encouraged and inspired to create your best life with a sense of purpose, happiness and resilience.

Based in and around Hampshire and London (UK) as well as online (so you can learn wherever you are), we provide meditation workshop and talks, in depth courses and bespoke events. Our coaching and talks cater for groups, one to one, corporates and events. This is more than learning how to meditate, It’s about how to Be.More in your life.