about this site

a little about me

First of all I'll tell you a little bit about me and how I came to be doing this.

I can’t remember a time when I haven’t known that there was something more than just what is within our immediate awareness. 

A difficult childhood led to me spending time on my own with my thoughts, trying to find a space that was calm and safe.  At this time my only knowledge of anything 'other worldly' was ghosts and spirits. Therefore I spent hours trying to tune in to this other world to develop my psychic abilities.  I remember coming across the autobiography of Doris Stokes, a well-known medium and I must have read that book more times than I care to remember.

In my early twenties I started going to meditation classes and here I found 'spirituality' .  Our meditation group became a really good, safe space for exploring our thoughts and feelings and we all learnt a lot from each other.   I also learned that just because someone calls themselves 'spiritual' they are not necessarily as humble and giving as one might think!   I attended a few gatherings of the wider 'spiritual' community, expecting to meet some lovely, enlightened people who were willing to share their time and experiences with one another, but I was to be very disappointed.   Instead I found myself alone in a crowded room of tie-dyed, floaty dresses and yoga pants, where no one wanted to speak to me or have anything to do with me because I wasn't part of the gang!  All they were interested in was being competitive with one another about who was the most spiritual, loosely based on the amount of time they'd spent in either Glastonbury - or the real 'guru's' who had been to India and spent time in an Ashram.  Having done none of these things and being bereft of anything remotely tied or dyed,  I had the privilege of being able to people watch and come to the conclusion that these people were the last people in the world I wanted to spend any time with. 

In my late twenties I became very poorly, with what was diagnosed with M.E., but I later found out I have a connective tissue disorder called Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.  At the time it was devastating as I lost my job and had to move back in with my parents to be cared for.  What it did do though was give me the opportunity to rebuild my life in a more mindful and deliberate way.  I trained as an Holistic Therapist and did my Reiki 1 & 2.

A couple of years later I met my husband and a few years later we had a baby.  The next 18 years taught me more about life and spirituality than anything ever could.  I won't go in to details as we will be here a long time and its not entirely my story to tell, but suffice to say, my Son has had to learn resilience, vulnerability and courage and they have this in spades.  I know he has an amazing future and a lot to offer humanity.

For the last 10 years I have been working with a Reiki Master who is next level in terms of the work he does.  I did all of my Reiki attunements again, up to Master Teacher.  I have learned so much from him and continue to do so.  His name is Richard Ellis and I would recommend him to anyone needing treatments or looking for Reiki courses at all levels.

So through the years my understanding has deepened of the questions we all want answered "why are we here, where are we going and what its all about"  My connection with energy has evolved and continues to do so.  Life has been no bed of roses, but then it isn't meant to be.  Everyone has their story and I have learned that no-one's story is better or worse than anyone else's.  Your most difficult times are the most difficult times you have ever had and equally, so are your best times.  I've learned to never feel hidden or lesser than anyone else. 

So, in summary, my aim for this website is what I strive for in myself......

• Integrity
• Authenticity
• Transparency
• Love
• Humility
• Gratitude
• Humour

I feel I have something to share and there will be some people who can engage and feel a connection with me and there will be some who don't. 

Most importantly, never be discouraged because of all of the weird and wonderful things you will come across on this spiritual journey.  Never judge something because it seems odd or weird to you.  Its just that it doesn't resonate with you, its not your thing, in this moment.  There are many paths and all of them valid.  Do what works for you and most importantly never hide yourself away because the sea of 'tie-dye and Ego' overwhelms you.  Stand tall, be you, even if its just on your own in your little corner of the room to start with.