Have you ever stopped to think how much you dwell on things or let things get to you or under your skin? Are you aware of a pattern with the types of ‘worries’ that impact you? Do you discern between worries. i.e things that really are stressful and things that have either been made bigger than they are and in reality the importance is not so great? What are your strategies for managing an overloaded or overwhelmed mind? How often to you have to employ these strategies

Most people know by now that I do enjoy my walks. Usually early in the morning (to see the sun rise) or evening (to watch it set). Typically this time offers space for me to think, look around and be curious with thoughts that pop into my head. Last week on an early dawn wander I experienced what I have called, ‘ Natures art gallery’ and I will explain. The first thing was something I felt, actually two things. The first was the temperature had dipped so was a bit more b

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