Following the recent New Moon and embracing the energies of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere, now is a time to continue to open, express your true self and share your joy and purpose with the world.

The term empath is used to describe a specific group of Highly Sensitive People.

Empaths are highly sensitive people with a gift of being able to feel others' feelings, as if they are their own. This is not simply experiencing empathy for another human being and their suffering; this is an embodied, constant, lived experience.

Following the waves of energy generated by the movement of the moon can be an illuminating way to engage with your own energy and the possibilities for expansion in your life.

Today's New Moon in Aries brings a fresh and spirited energy that connects the Chinese Fire Monkey energy of the year with the budding Spring here in the Northern Hemisphere.

What we have learned does not disappear, but through awareness we can integrate all of our experiences and ego states. When we discover the messages of our script that have been driving our behaviour and relationships, we can choose from the Adult Ego State which thoughts and behaviours we engage in, and which we decide to change.

You are not here by accident. Your design is not unplanned.

You have been consciously created.

You are designed for expansion, connection and development. Whether you believe this is due to evolution or to a higher power, you will always move in the direction of growth. It is both biology and a spiritual yearning.

Your intuition connects your heart and soul with where you are right now.

Your intuition is the key to living your best possible life, because quietly and gently it is always guiding you.

So how do you begin to tune into your intuition?

Does that seem unattainable? Have you been searching for fulfilling work, or hoping for it to happen? Or perhaps you have found your passion and are making it a reality?

I think that the true definition of success is creating work that is meaningful to you, that energises you, and aligns with your values. 

Many people are in jobs that do not fill them with inspiration or energy, and in fact may be demotivating, draining and even demoralising.

The process of self-discovery involves many rebirths - emotionally, mentally and spiritually.

A life dedicated to living authentically and wholeheartedly, will always ask us to remove the layers that hold us back from experiencing more love, joy and connection.

Removing past beliefs requires us to metaphorically shed our skins. Shifting into new phases of our lives, we leave behind outer shells that have served their purpose.

This week (6th March) is Sleep Awareness Week. And this post is dedicated to you, and your sleep.

On average as a nation, the UK is chronically sleep-deprived. 

The likelihood is you know what that feels like. Whether it is due to health issues, children, stress, or otherwise, it can be difficult to feel motivated, energetic and purposeful in our lives without those all-important Zzz's.

I am often asked about the significance of feeling heat during a Reiki Healing session.

Some people may feel very little during Reiki, others feel a coolness or tingling, and the majority of people will feel warmth.

This warmth or heat may feel stronger in certain areas of the body, and I am asked why this might be.