Taking a pause in September might sound like the opposite of what the world is telling you to do. In back-to-school season, the focus is on returning to routines, setting ambitious goals and pushing yourself to do more. But this narrative misses one simple lesson I’ve learned time and time again. You can’t pour from … Read more

Essential oils are about so much more than relaxation, although they are very effective at calming the nervous system. They support our inner world in so many ways so we can show up in the outer world how we want to. I’ve used essential oils to help me focus, as I have been at a … Read more

Your grown-up child moving out of home for the first time to go to university or start a new job is a big transition for everyone. Not just practically, although packing up everything they will need to look after themselves is quite the chore, but also emotionally. It’s the end of one chapter and the … Read more

Even before I became an aromatherapist, I was instinctively attracted to soothing scents. I was always interested in getting a nice hand cream. The motion of massaging the cream into my hands, releasing the fragrance, was wonderfully meditative.  Since I discovered essential oils and trained as an aromatherapist, I have noticed how we are drawn … Read more

In a world that demands so much of us, moments of stillness are precious. They allow us to pause, take a breath, reset our nervous system and reconnect with the present moment.  Appreciating stillness and slowness amongst busyness and rushing is by no means new. Across cultures, there are practices that encourage people to honour … Read more