Focused Minds - Wellness Training & Therapy - with Sian Ridd

06/09/2024

03/09/2024

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’

From Growing Brave 🌱

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The art is by Galya Popova

Much love to all, let us strive to be kinder to ourselves and others.

27/08/2024

isn’t all spa days or having your nails done… it can be feeling like it’s a sh@ty day so taking the time to make yourself a nice lunch rather than go for the quick fix junk.

22/08/2024

Exams don’t define you. Your grade is based on your own personal journey and unique to you. Not everyone is an A* pupil and not everyone excels in academia. You do you ❤️

19/06/2024

Todays workshop ‘Mandala Magic’ Early Years & Flying Start NPT

05/06/2024

I’m back from my holibobs ☀️ 🏖️

Thank you to everyone who enquired for appointments or workplace sessions- I’ll be catching up with everyone today 😀

09/04/2024

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22/11/2023

Samaritans | This Survivors of Su***de Loss day, Lauren has an important message to share 👇
“Hi, I’m Lauren and I lost my brother Ciaran in August 2020. For anyone recently going through a loss by su***de I would say whatever you are feeling is normal, this form of grief is unlike no other.
"No two hours are the same so please make sure you have people you can speak to if and when you need it. If you don’t want to speak to a loved one, then know that Samaritans are there 24/7.
"I spoke to Samaritans in days after my brother’s death as I did not know who else to speak to. They helped so much. This is why this year myself and my brothers friends raised money for Samaritans.
"Days will get easier, but even on good days, I am glad to know Samaritans are there.”
Thank you so much for sharing today, Lauren 💚
We're thinking of everyone who has lost someone. If you feel like there’s nobody you can talk to, we’re here, day or night 📱116 123
We also run free online peer support groups through our Facing the Future service, providing a safe environment for people bereaved by su***de to support each other and feel better understood. Find out more: www.facingthefuturegroups.org

20/11/2023

Bookings are now open for our Community Christmas Day Dinner fir those looking for company on Christmas Day Baglan churches St Michael's Church, Cwmafan Diocese of Llandaff

20/11/2023

Some recent shots at Magnolia - Centre for Health and Wellbeing - so privileged to be part of the amazing team there 💛💛💛




Cwtchy blanket optional during session 😀

14/11/2023

Let’s be honest, there’s some days we wish we could bury our heads and hide from the world 🙈 The best things to do on those days? Be kind to yourself 💖 all feelings and emotions are temporary- tomorrow is a different day 🌅