Bloom Restoration Studio

Are you in need of a bit of restoration? Has your heart been broken or your spirit shattered? Bloom Restoration Studio is a nurturing space where we deal with life and become whole again.

Are you with me?

R.E.S.T.
So, I couldn't quite believe the way a 'silly' worldwide bug could bring me to my knees (in every sense of the word) and force me to rest for a rrreeaaalllyyy loooonnnngg time, just when I was about to start my series on rest. I have a newfound respect for people who overcome illness, for my body's healing ability, but most of all for the transformative power of rest, especially when it's not convenient, planned, chosen. I guess I really needed to struggle with every urge not to rest and eventually surrender. And I look forward to sharing my discoveries.
P.S. I should have just followed my Beagle's example all along - resting has always been one of his superpowers!

Such a beautiful reminder in the garden this morning that it is time to start preparing for rest. Because nothing in nature blooms all year round. Give yourself some grace.

So, let's talk about REST... So many times we think that it is about sleeping, or going on a holiday, or indulging at a spa. I think true rest however is about being still within ourselves and becoming truly mindful of the moment - so that we may recover our strength physically, emotionally and spiritually. Because ultimately rest is something we can only do for ourselves, by ourself, as an act of love

As our days grow shorter and shorter, we have a natural instinct to crawl into our nests - and rest. But all too often we keep going at full speed regardless - and then pay the price later. Over the next few weeks I will be talking about the power of deep rest in this season. Feel free to share your best rest strategies with me!

Isn't this the truth! I am sure that like me, you also have a list of things you would have wanted to tell your younger self. But, in the end we learned - and that's all that matters.

In what aspects of your life would you like to experience restoration?

What a liberating statement to be able to make! Who's with me with a big 'YES!'?

I just love the complete honestly of children, and am loving the emotional responses of children on
Don't you also just feel like this?

I have a passion for helping women who are hurting. And today I am deeply grateful for all the people who nurtured, supported coached and prayed me through the times that I was hurting.

There's a lot to be said for the value of sharing grief with others and finding your unique way of dealing with your feelings.