Surfing the Sea of Life

06/03/2026

Part of the mission for my upcoming is to raise awareness to the many beliefs around hair and the energy it holds. Here's what it allegedly meant to the Vikings.

I believe our hair carries our story......it also shows where we're at right now but on the deepest level it holds the memory of our successes, our sadness and our hopes and dreams. If your hair could speak, what would it be saying to you and to the people reading your hair?

What does hair represent to you? And are you living in alignment with those beliefs?

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04/03/2026

Life Wipeout's come in many guises......

I've experienced many over the years and I've seen other people suffer many too. Big or small, there's no getting away from them.......one minute you're flowing with life and then "BAM" you're on your arse, figuratively and sometimes literally. When they happen, you have no choice but to just go with it but eventually you have a choice as to what you do next.

I recently finished a deeply moving but ultimately empowering book which I could not put down all weekend, until I’d turned the last page. It is the captivating life story of an incredibly inspiring woman I met at my local PBE networking group. At 72, Sarah Jouault has run over 1100 Races & completed 8 Ironman Championships while raising over £163,000 for children’s charities.

Running entered her life when she needed it the most, giving her control back over her body in a way that felt safe after a harrowing sexual assault. It helped her release years of fear, anger, and grief and helped her rebuild strength, confidence, and trust in herself. Sarah also had a deep rooted fear of the sea which she faced head on as another form of healing. Transmuting her fears, she became a triathlete representing Great Britain. With the right support, motivation and techniques - fears can be overcome.

Despite years shaped by trauma and abuse, Sarah’s resilience and determination inspired choices which would positively impact her life and the lives of others as she channelled her energy into something bigger than herself.

You can buy her book “Never Gave Up, Just Gave Back” directly from Sarah, with part of the money raised going to the Chestnut Tree House Charity in West Sussex. She's a great motivational speaker so you could also get her to come to an event you're organising.

If you have any fears or past trauma’s holding you back from living a full life, drop me a DM as I know many different practitioners who could help you reclaim your power and thrive. Please let Sarah’s story galvanise you to transform past circumstances into your own hero’s journey.

Thanks Penny Plimmer for the lovely pic of Sarah and Sprout, her loyal friend and running buddy

04/03/2026

Life Wipeout's come in many guises......

I've experienced many over the years and I've seen other people suffer many too. Big or small, there's no getting away from them.......one minute you're flowing with life and then "BAM" you're on your arse, figuratively and sometimes literally.  When they happen, you have no choice but to just go with it but eventually you have a choice as to what you do next. 

I recently finished a deeply moving but ultimately empowering book which I could not put down all weekend, until I’d turned the last page. It is the captivating life story of an incredibly inspiring woman I met at my local PBE networking group.  At 72, Sarah Jouault has run over 1100 Races & completed 8 Ironman Championships while raising over £163,000 for children’s charities. 

Running entered her life when she needed it the most, giving her control back over her body in a way that felt safe after a harrowing sexual assault. It helped her release years of fear, anger, and grief and helped her rebuild strength, confidence, and trust in herself.  Sarah also had a deep rooted fear of the sea which she faced head on as another form of healing.  Transmuting her fears, she became a triathlete representing Great Britain. With the right support, motivation and techniques - fears can be overcome.
 
Despite years shaped by trauma and abuse, Sarah’s resilience and determination inspired choices which would positively impact her life and the lives of others as she channelled her energy into something bigger than herself.

You can buy her book “Never Gave Up, Just Gave Back” directly from Sarah, with part of the money raised going to the Chestnut Tree House Charity in West Sussex.  She's a great motivational speaker so you could also get her to come to an event you're organising.

If you have any fears or past trauma’s holding you back from living a full life, drop me a DM as I know many different practitioners who could help you reclaim your power and thrive. Please let Sarah’s story galvanise you to transform past circumstances into your own hero’s journey.   

Thanks for the lovely pic of Sarah and Sprout, her loyal friend and running bud

22/02/2026

2/2/22
Four years ago today, I told Emma that I was looking for someone who could do a spiritual hair cut for me. Many cultures believe our hair holds memories & is both an anchor & a conduit to the world around us. I wanted someone who could help me cut away & release heavy energy stored in my hair.

I wanted to fine tune my self care practices to keep my energy light, balanced & harmonious & start a fresh chapter. I explained this to Emma, she looked at me, smiled & said "you do know I'm a hairdresser don't you?"! Eureka!

Fast forward a few weeks, I was sitting in her home salon, she had reflected on what I wanted & had curated a beautiful, nourishing & bespoke treatment for me. She held me emotionally, mentally, spiritually & physically as she worked intuitively to create a safe space for me to release & let go of what was no longer serving me. And I gained a gorgeous new hair cut!

In October 2024, at a fundraiser for , I pledged to cut my hair off to raise money for the counselling service which was at risk of closure. Due to overthinking, procrastinating & becoming overwhelmed with where to start.......it kept falling further down my to do list. I kept saying "I'm cutting my hair off for charity" but that's where it stopped. Until today. Today feels poignant. 4 years from that day where a dream & serendipity collided.

Over the last 2 years, 8 months, I have been working for The YOU Trust, a charity that helps people thrive in their community. A mission which aligns perfectly with my Surfing the Sea of Life values & vision. Over this period, both in Portsmouth & Nationally I saw charities being closed due to funding cuts.

I could stick with a pledge to raise £500 for the counselling service, or I could take this to the next level & galvanise my community, my tribe.....to help on a grander scale and still cut my hair off.

I have an idea, but I'm going to throw it out as a collective call for a creative solution to age old problems.

Curious about what this could look like? Have you got time, knowledge or skills to share? Drop me a DM or comment below & become part of the ripple effect.

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22/02/2026

2/2/22
Four years ago today, I told Emma Smart that I was looking for someone who could do a spiritual hair cut for me. Many cultures believe our hair holds memories & is both an anchor & a conduit to the world around us. I wanted someone who could help me cut away & release heavy energy stored in my hair.

I wanted to fine tune my self care practices to keep my energy light, balanced & harmonious & start a fresh chapter. I explained this to Emma, she looked at me, smiled & said "you do know I'm a hairdresser don't you?"! Eureka!

Fast forward a few weeks, I was sitting in her home salon, she had reflected on what I wanted & had curated a beautiful, nourishing & bespoke treatment for me. She held me emotionally, mentally, spiritually & physically as she worked intuitively to create a safe space for me to release & let go of what was no longer serving me. And I gained a gorgeous new hair cut!

2 years prior to this, before the world shut down, I first said I'd cut my hair off for charity. I wanted to help the Aboriginal tribes who weren't receiving aid during the bushfires in Australia. The lockdown happened & this quest was put on the shelf for another day.

In October 2024, at a fundraiser for The YOU Trust, I pledged to cut my hair off to raise money for the counselling service which was at risk of closure. Due to overthinking, procrastinating & becoming overwhelmed with where to start.......it kept falling further down my to do list. I kept saying "I'm cutting my hair off for charity" but that's where it stopped. Until today. Today feels poignant. 4 years from that day where a dream & serendipity collided.

Over the last 2 years, 8 months, I have been working for The YOU Trust, a charity that helps people thrive in their community. A mission which aligns perfectly with my Surfing the Sea of Life values & vision. Over this period, both in Portsmouth & Nationally I saw charities being closed due to funding cuts. I have seen projects that help people survive, let alone thrive, close down. I have seen services which are a life line to individuals & their families close. I like a challenge & I believe in the greater good. I have faith & I have hope. I'm an optimist and I believe mountains can be moved. Especially when people remember what connects us.

I could stick with a pledge to raise £500 for the counselling service, or I could take this to the next level & galvanise my community, my tribe.....to help on a grander scale.

I have an idea, but I'm going to throw it out as a collective call for a creative solution to age old problems.

I am still pledging to cut my hair off (my only caveat is that I still need to be able to have hair to do my improv acting work!). But I can also pledge to hold a face to face get together & a separate online gathering to explore this idea.

What's your unique piece of this jigsaw puzzle? Knowledge? Skills? Curiosity? Time?

Please drop a comment below if you're curious to explore this or send me a DM.

02/02/2026

The ripple effect in motion......a choice to put one foot in front of the other and to start walking for Peace is creating a wave of live, hope, compassion throughout the world.

How can you show up today to plant seeds of Peace?

Sending you love today and always 💕

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They walked 2,300 miles barefoot. What happened when they reached mile 2,100 left everyone in tears.
On a freezing January morning in Petersburg, Virginia, 24 Buddhist monks arrived at Virginia State University after walking for 98 straight days. Their feet were bare. Their robes were simple. And somehow, against every odd, over 1.8 million people were following their journey online.
This wasn't supposed to go viral.
When 44-year-old Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara left his small temple in Fort Worth, Texas back in October, he just wanted to share a message of peace. No protest. No politics. Just 2,300 miles of walking, praying, and hoping that kindness still mattered in a divided world.
They walked over 20 miles every single day. Through Louisiana heat. Through Mississippi storms. Through snow and sleet in the Carolinas that would make most of us call an Uber. Sometimes they slept on the side of the road in sleeping bags. Every morning at dawn, they'd rise for alms, depending on the kindness of strangers.
Then something extraordinary started happening.
Small towns began lining the streets. Hundreds, then thousands showed up at their daily peace talks. People brought flowers, food, handwritten signs. Police escorts appeared. Churches opened their doors in snowstorms. A stray Indian street dog they named Aloka started following them—and became their unofficial mascot, a four-legged symbol of unexpected friendship.
The videos started spreading: Grown men approaching the monks for blessings, then walking away in tears. Families describing the encounter as "pure love in a noisy world." One woman posted: "Peace has bloomed from Texas to here."
What gets me is this: Bhikkhu Pannakara never expected any of this attention. When told his Instagram hit a million followers, he seemed genuinely surprised. All he keeps saying is, "Kindness is a choice. Peace begins with one step."
They're 200 miles from Washington D.C. now, set to arrive February 13th. After 120 days. After 2,300 miles. After showing us that maybe—just maybe—the world is hungrier for compassion than we thought.
One father who walked alongside them with his kids said it best: "They cut through all the hatred with nothing but good energy and bare feet."
If that doesn't restore your faith in humanity, I don't know what will. ❤️🕊️
The monks receiving flowers from a crowd during their walk.
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01/02/2026

Do you say "rabbit, rabbit, rabbit" on the 1st of the month? Yes? Why do you do this and if not, here is some info on why people do.....
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I love the variety of different traditions and where they come from. We live in such a beautifully rich world of mystery, magic, myth and superstition.

Where do yours come from?

“Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit!”
A blessed first of February to You!
Blessed Brigid’s Day/Imbolc in the Northern Hemisphere! 🤍🔥
Blessed Lúnasa/Lammas in the Southern Hemisphere! 🌾💛

Saying “Rabbit rabbit rabbit” aloud upon waking on the first day of a new month is an old charm to ensure good fortune throughout the month.
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“Additionally, the Rabbit and Hare have also long been associated with the Goddess and were the totem of several: the hare to Artemis and Hecate, the sacred rabbit to Aphrodite, to Holda who was accompanied by several torch-bearing hares, to Cerridwen and Freyja who both had hare attendants, and, of course, to Eostre who was said to have taken the shape of a hare at each full moon and whose Anglo-Saxon counterpart, Ostara, was often depicted with a white hare by her side.

There are many more goddesses associated with or attended to by both rabbits and hares and, in such, these gentle creatures can assist us in becoming more attuned to the lunar cycle. All rabbits in general are associated with the Moon, magick, luck, love, creativity, success, sensitivity, agility, spontaneity, abundance, rebirth and, of course, fertility.”

~ Patricia J. Martin
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🐰NOTE: In addition to the article above, throughout Mesoamerica, the rabbit also attends the goddesses Coyolxauhqui and Ixchel, and in Chinese mythology, the Moon goddess Chang’e has a rabbit companion who mixes an elixir of life in a mortar and pestle.

Art: Eleanor Ludgate, “Three Hares”
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30/01/2026

Can you feel or see the first stirrings of Spring? The wheel of the year is turning and this weekend marks Imbolc. Some people start honouring the unseen movement of nature on the 31st January while others focus on the 1st Feb. And others let nature guide them, when they start seeing the signs of growth, as opposed to the fixed day. The bottom line is, it's a personal thing for you to strengthen your connection to your beliefs and your relationship to nature.

Here's a beautiful write up on the history, myth and practices of Imbolc.

The wheel of the year teaches us to observe the changes outside of us, as the Seasons ebb and flow, in return it can help us to become more conscious of the changes happening in our inner world and how to align with your Life force.

Whatever you're up to this weekend if you feel called to harness this energy, you could go for a walk in nature, take some time to cleanse your home, light a fire or a candle, journey on what is stirring for you and let the softness of this time comfort you.

Let me know below your plans.

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Imbolc — A Folk Pagan Celebration of Returning Light

In Pagan folk tradition, Imbolc is a quiet and deeply symbolic festival that marks the first gentle stirring of spring beneath the stillness of winter. Celebrated around February 1st, it is not a celebration of what has already bloomed, but of what is beginning to awaken unseen.

Imbolc belongs to the old Celtic seasonal calendar and stands midway between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. In this liminal moment, the days grow subtly longer, the land softens, and life slowly prepares to return. According to ancient Celtic timekeeping, the new day began at sunset, which is why many traditions honor Imbolc from the evening of January 31st, while others focus on February 1st itself. Both ways reflect the same timeless threshold.

The Breath of the Land

In traditional rural life, Imbolc was closely tied to the lambing season and the first flow of milk after winter scarcity. These signs were quiet but powerful assurances that the earth had not forgotten life. Though fields remained bare, fertility had already returned in secret.

Imbolc teaches patience — a trust in cycles that unfold slowly, beneath the surface, long before they can be seen.

Brigid — Keeper of the Sacred Flame

At the heart of Imbolc stands Brigid, beloved in both Pagan and later Christian folk belief. She is the guardian of the hearth fire, the whisper of poetry and inspiration, the warmth of healing, and the promise of renewal.

In folklore, Brigid is said to walk the land on Imbolc night, blessing homes, animals, and those who welcome her. For this reason, households were gently prepared, not with grandeur, but with care and intention.

Folk Customs of Imbolc

🔥 Fire and Candlelight
Hearth fires were cleaned and tended, and candles were lit to honor the returning light. Fire at Imbolc was both protection and promise — a reminder that warmth would soon overcome the cold.

🧹 Cleansing the Home
Homes were swept and refreshed, releasing the heaviness of winter and making space for new beginnings. This act was as spiritual as it was practical.

🧵 Brigid’s Veil (Brat Bríde)
One of the most tender customs of Imbolc is the placing of a cloth, ribbon, or veil outdoors overnight. Known as Brat Bríde, it was believed that Brigid would pass over it, leaving behind a blessing of healing and protection.
Some placed the veil out on the night of January 31st, others on February 1st — a variation born from ancient calendars and layered traditions, both equally rooted in folk memory.

🌾 Threshold Blessings
Brigid’s crosses, woven from straw or rushes, were placed above doorways and hearths, quietly guarding the home and those within it.

🍞 Simple Food and Gratitude
Milk, bread, butter, and grains were shared — humble foods carrying deep meaning, honoring survival, nourishment, and hope for abundance.

A Festival of Quiet Magic

Imbolc is not loud, nor dramatic. It is soft, inward, and hopeful. It reminds us that transformation rarely arrives with thunder — it comes like a whisper beneath frozen ground.

Even in the heart of winter, the light has already begun to return.

11/10/2025

Where science meets mystery........

A fascinating new interpretation of quantum physics suggests that what we often call “luck” may not be purely random. Scientists are now exploring evidence indicating that luck could follow hidden patterns, challenging long-held assumptions about chance and probability.

Traditionally, events perceived as lucky or unlucky were thought to occur randomly, without any underlying structure. However, recent research in quantum systems and probability theory reveals that subtle correlations and hidden variables may influence outcomes, creating patterns that appear as streaks of luck. These findings have left researchers intrigued, as they hint at deeper, underlying order in phenomena previously considered chaotic or unpredictable.

The study examined quantum interactions at microscopic levels, observing that certain sequences and coincidences occur more frequently than expected under classical randomness. These patterns suggest that chance events may be governed by hidden principles, potentially influencing outcomes in ways we perceive as fortunate or unfortunate.

While the implications are still theoretical, the idea that luck could have structure has captivated scientists and philosophers alike. It opens possibilities for understanding probability, decision-making, and even predicting outcomes in complex systems. Researchers are exploring applications in finance, gaming, and behavioral science, where recognizing patterns in apparent randomness could lead to new insights.

Experts emphasize that this does not guarantee control over luck or outcomes, but it reframes our understanding of randomness. Quantum patterns may subtly influence probabilities, suggesting that events are interconnected in ways we are only beginning to understand.

This revelation bridges physics, mathematics, and philosophy, prompting fresh perspectives on chance, fate, and the hidden structures underlying our universe. It challenges the idea that luck is merely accidental, hinting that what seems random may have a deeper, quantifiable order.

10/07/2025

Anting! Have you heard about it? It's fascinating what other species do to heal. Nature's incredible about knowing what is needed to regain balance and harmony in its own ecosystem.

When a crow feels sick… it visits an anthill.

Sounds strange? It’s actually one of nature’s most fascinating healing rituals.

When a crow senses it’s unwell, it will intentionally find an anthill, spread its wings wide, and remain completely still—waiting for the ants to crawl into its feathers.

Why?
Because ants release formic acid—a natural antiseptic that kills bacteria, fungi, and parasites hiding in the bird’s feathers.
This behavior is called “anting”, and it’s been observed not just in crows, but in many bird species.

No medicine.
No vet.
Just pure instinct and nature’s built-in pharmacy.
A brilliant reminder that the natural world is full of intelligent, self-healing systems…

We just need to stop and notice.

17/06/2025

Have you read The Celestine Prophecy or watched the book? This is just a snippet for how we can navigate these times.