Bev Taylor Holistic therapist

15/03/2026

“Honoring the Mothers who have gone before us, cherishing the Mothers with us today, and celebrating Mothers who are yet to come.”

08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day 💙❤️🌸 Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience and grace of women everywhere. May you continue to inspire lead and shine in everything You do. Your contribution made the world a better place, wishing you a day filled with appreciation, joy, and empowerment. 💐

26/02/2026

To all clients
To continue providing you with a top notch experience I am having to make a slight adjustment to
Prices due to rising supplier costs.
This will begin on March 1st and I think I’ve already informed you all in person
I appreciate your understanding and continued loyalty and I look forward to seeing you all soon

17/02/2026

Happy Chinese New Year 🐎

16/02/2026

09/02/2026

Every child deserves to feel safe, heard, and supported. This week, let’s shine a light on the importance of mental health for children-encouraging kindness, understanding, and open conversations.

A little support can make a big difference. Listen, laugh, and lift them up. Together, we can help every child thrive emotionally, mentally, and socially. 💛

04/02/2026

Raise awareness. Show support. Spread hope. 🎗️ Let’s make a difference this World Cancer Day

01/02/2026

In the UK, weather permitting, you’ll likely see the Snow Moon rise in the early evening not long after sunset and hang high in the sky through the night. It’s a beautiful reminder of nature’s rhythms - and a great excuse to step outside, breathe the crisp winter air, and enjoy a peaceful moment under a glowing lunar light.

01/02/2026

Sunday February 1st 2026
Today is the Gaelic Festival of Imbolc, or St. Brigid's Day.

It marks the midway point between the Winter Solstice and the Vernal Equinox. Rooted in ancient Gaelic traditions, this festival symbolises the awakening of the Earth from its Winter slumber and the anticipation of Spring's arrival.
Imbolc has its origins in Celtic paganism and is deeply connected to the goddess Brigid, who is associated with Spring, fertility, healing, and poetry. The festival is believed to have been observed for thousands of years, celebrating the changing seasons and the promise of new life. As Christianity spread through Ireland and beyond, the pagan celebration appears to have been seamlessly merged with the feast day of St. Brigid, a prominent Irish saint known for her compassion and generosity.

Imbolc is typically celebrated on February 1st or 2nd, aligning with the midpoint between the Winter Solstice and the Vernal Equinox. This timing reflects the ancient agricultural importance of preparing for the upcoming planting season, as well as the growing strength of the Sun, symbolising the return of longer days and warmer temperatures.

One of the most iconic symbols associated with Imbolc is Brigid's Cross, woven from reeds or straw. This cross is traditionally placed above doorways to invoke the protection of the goddess. Imbolc is also often celebrated with the lighting of candles, symbolising the returning light and warmth of the sun. Some households keep a flame burning throughout the night as a representation of Brigid's eternal fire.

Embracing the Wisdom of the Seasons
Imbolc and the veneration of St. Brigid remind us of the importance of patience, renewal, and tending to both the outer and inner landscapes. Just as the Earth slowly awakens from Winter’s slumber, we too can take this time to set intentions, cultivate warmth, and prepare for the blossoming of new possibilities. In reconnecting with nature, we not only honour the past but also create a more harmonious and mindful future. Imbolc is a time for purification and renewal. Homes are thoroughly cleaned, and clutter is removed to make way for the energy of the approaching Spring. Foods such as dairy products and grains are often incorporated into Imbolc feasts, symbolising the sustenance and fertility of the land.

Imbolc also invites us to reconnect with nature, embrace the changing seasons, and honour the enduring spirit of renewal. Whether through ancient rituals or modern celebrations, this Gaelic festival continues to weave a rich tapestry of tradition, connecting us to our roots and fostering a sense of community as we eagerly await the coming of Spring.

🎨Carole Carlton

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27/01/2026

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25/01/2026

I don’t think you’re simply tired,
I think you’re regenerating.

Like all of mother nature’s children in winter, your instinct is to curl up, hunker down and reset.

You’re not less.
You’re simply in tune with the sun.

And as the dark days begin to wane, your inner wild fortifies and evolves, bolstered and renewed, cocoon-style.

Ready for the new beginnings, ready for the reinvent.
Ready.
Simply ready.

So, let yourself be led down the rabbit hole, when the weariness washes over and your body begs to rest.

I don’t think you’re simply tired.
I think you’re regenerating.

❤️

Donna Ashworth
From my journal: ‘words to live by’
Art by Elaine Bayley Illustrations