If The Doors Of Perception Were Cleansed
I love this quote from William Blake. In quieter moments of meditation or listening, you can watch your mind and gain insights into its habits and tendencies. ( The chinks in the cavern mentioned in the quote) And...
If ideas could speak…. I love this quote from the poet Hafiz. It’s something many artists and creatives will recognise. The longing to bring something into being. The urge to see something realised or in...
6 Glorious Quotes About Spring Time
And Spring arose on the garden fair, Like the Spirit of Love felt everywhere; And each flower and herb on Earth’s dark breast rose from the dreams of its wintry rest. Percy Bysshe Shelley April’s air stirs in...
Corinna’s going a Maying by Robert Herrick
Rise; and put on your Foliage, and be seene To come forth, like the Spring-time, fresh and greene; And sweet as Flora. Take no care For Jewels for your Gowne, or Haire:...
Small delights, innocent pleasures
Small delights, innocent pleasures Recently I’ve been enjoying small, simple pleasures whenever they appear. It’s a handy past time especially for those of us who are staying indoors for a period. The...
26 ways to make poetry part of your day
26 ways to invigorate yourself and others using poetry. I put poetry books on the table when I’m doing a dinner party or lunch and they make such a lovely, unexpected addition. But poems aren’t just the...
5 Books That Will Help You Create Happiness, Peace and Pizazz At Home This Season.
5 Books That Will Help You Create Happiness, Peace and Pizazz At Home This Season. I keep poetry books on the kitchen table and they really do make such a lovely addition. A poem works well as both an aperitif and...
Living In ‘Uptime and Downtime’
Psychology Uptime is when you’re alert and focused outwardly on people, the environment, sounds, sights & smells. There are many situations where being in uptime is helpful, for example when you have to go to a...
Wellspring: The New Mindfulness Podcast + Interview Series from Emma Mills London
Wellspring: The New Mindfulness Podcast from Emma Mills London Welcome to Wellspring! A new and exciting approach to health, happiness and creativity. In this interview series, we’ll meet and learn from some...