Katie Sheen Mindfulness

Why do I have a yellow and white garden? For the combination of peace and joy it represents for me.
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When I inherited the blank canvas of a new garden in 2015 I was struggling to recover from the 28 sessions of radiotherapy and 2 rounds of chemotherapy that ultimately saved me from cancer.
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I’d seen the colour scheme at RHS Tatton Flower Show a couple of years previously, and for me it inspired the positive emotions that I wanted to tap into to help me through that scary, painful time.
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It also made it much easier for me to decide what to plant; I love all colours of flowers but the choice felt overwhelming and this theme simplified everything for me!
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In today’s sunshine I took such pleasure in all the small details that have developed since then, and in being here, in this wonderful, amazing, beautiful moment.
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‘Earth as Teacher’: only the third retreat at the new Plum Village UK ‘Being Peace’ Practice Centre, beginning on the Spring Equinox and offering us 5 days to connect with the land and each other.
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Deep gratitude for Mick McEvoy, Mariên Dupuis and Lenn who led us with great kindness and care through meditations and practices that posed many questions, both held and answered by connecting with nature, which of course includes ourselves.
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Much love to the resident community, volunteers, trustees and everyone else who is co-creating our new home in the present moment. The power of Sangha is truly special. Thank you.
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https://beingpeace.uk

Wonderful short article about Sir.Chris Hoy and his views on the power of living in the moment, savouring the small joys of life ...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c78x88gvx13o

Sir Chris Hoy: My terminal cancer diagnosis has taught me how to get the best out of life The six times Olympic cycling champion says a "bucket list" is less important than learning to appreciate special small things "in the moment".

A classic episode of one of my favourite podcasts ... if you feel pulled in too many directions, make yourself a brew & enjoy this wisdom from Plum Village - also available via the free Plum Village App, which contains many other wonderful resources (including meditations, naturally) 😌

Are You Truly There for Your Cup of Tea? Practical Ways to Slow Down (Episode #6) | Plum Village Welcome to episode six of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for…

Reflections of the past, reminding me of the impermanent nature of everything and the distortions of perspective.

Dynasties rise and fall, power is wrestled over and wealth accumulated only for it to dissolve, dissipate and disappear until only the topline echoes remain captured in little cards on museum walls, or in the soundbites of an audio guide.

Time distorts reality even in the moment it is created, but hope is always there, and as a reaction against every delusional act of violence and arrogance we have the opportunity to stumble closer to peace, stability, kindness and the best that humanity can offer ourselves and the precious universe of which we are a very tiny part.

Travel is invaluable not just for the memories, but also for the felt experience of all the opportunities for positive change. This trip was just what I needed ~ thank you Byway Travel 🙏💐

The relaxing rhythm of simply being a passenger: scenes from train windows across France, Switzerland & Austria thanks to a slow travel experience perfectly curated by Byway Travel.

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A day off
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The joy of slowing down, creating space for the call of birds & the rustle of plants, senses heightened by the cold air of a British winter that carries a poignant mixture of difficult & joyful echoes from every passing season of my life.
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Let’s not hurry into Spring, but let these grey days help me choose where to place my focus for the days ahead, to notice the corners where I need to shine the light of mindful awareness in order to step forward with confidence as my energy levels inevitably rise with our beautiful planet.
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How incredible that she continues to rotate through the complexity of this universe, dwarfing the concerns that I can finally drop amongst the composting autumnal leaves, transforming into new life.
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What a happy start to the day ~ ‘Mindfulness for Anxiety’ is the highest rated course in its category on AND is on special offer today!
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It has already reached just over 3,800 people, and what’s amazing is that they’re accessing the course in 116 different countries across the globe, using subtitles in 31 different languages. It’s very humbling to imagine that …
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If you’d like to learn more, the links can be found @ https://www.soulnutrition.org/mindfulness-courses/
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