the heart of Falmouth | Cornwall Morgondopp House | the Morning dip | cornwall The seed of Kinder Economy Accommodation has taken root and I’m beginning to move from conceptualising to offering. To begin, I’m opening my house out to loved ones and loved ones of loved ones who can’t find available or…Read more
Peace of wild things When despair for the world grows in me and I wake in the night at the least sound in fear of what my life and my children’s lives may be, I go and lie down where the wood drake rests in his beauty on the water, and the great heron feeds….Read more
Eating is an agricultural act. I come into the peace of wild things who do not tax their lives with forethought of grief… For a time I rest in the grace of the world, and am free. To cherish what remains of the Earth and to foster its renewal is our only legitimate hope of…Read more
For several years I did fundraising for a museum, I was blessed with a true mentor while there. She offered so much wisdom. One comment she made which seemed insignificant at the time but has stuck with me was that: you can tell how complicated someone’s life is by the amount of keys on their…Read more
When I graduated from university I was obsessed with travel. Every spending choice I made was held up against the alternative of putting that money in my travel budget. A new purse or even having something other than water at a restaurant never won out over putting that money toward an international flight. During…Read more
As the wellness space gets more and more commercialized (think $4.2 trillion dollar industry), consumers of it need to be sure to practice discernment about the outcomes that are being promoted. One area that has been coming up for me lately is nutrition and exercise. First of all, we are of nature. Our bodies are…Read more
There is a lot of talk about self-care these days. I totally agree with the ‘put your oxygen mask on first’ mantra; however, focusing too much on our selves may act counter to deep self-care. As anyone who practices Karma Yoga can tell you, care for others without any expectation of something in return can…Read more
Let’s talk about the mornings. I’m a morning person. Always have been, most likely always will be. I have sympathy for night people in a world that seems to have been structured more suitably for morning people. Trust me if work hours were set for night people, I’d struggle. I’ve never needed an alarm clock….Read more
Speaking of wellness, moderation comes up a lot. I’m a firm believer in moderation; however, my perspective has shifted a bit over time as I’ve discovered moderation can lead positively to the goal of elimination. Moderation is part of the journey and what is moderate to some well may not be the same for someone…Read more
See, I’m an uber early bird. Always have been. Lately, my natural wake-up call as been 4.15am. Morning after morning. I’ve never used an alarm but for a while I did as a tool to tell me when it was ok to get out of bed. I’ve now decided to embrace the early starts. So…Read more
You want to go to LA? On retreat? Los Angeles seems to be having a moment. From London to San Francisco, I keep speaking to people who dream of upping roots to LA. And for good reason – the climate, the lifestyle, the people, the landscape, the creativity, the food… It is for those reasons…Read more
Empowering pioneers interested in community building and entrepreneurship If you take once class for your growing wellness business this year, this should be the one! Samantha Moyo is an entrepreneur who specialises in innovation, creative direction and community building. She designs future-focused campaigns with positive social impact and is the founding mother of Morning Gloryville. Sam…Read more
DIY Wellness Holiday Hi there, Who hasn’t come across a wellness holiday that looks amazing and then to find either the dates or price don’t work for you? I have been on a few and I must say some of my most nurturing and growth oriented holidays were of the DIY sort. Here are a…Read more
You’ll love this plugin Add Instagram Feed to your website – quick & easy When I discover a tool that makes the business of wellness easier, I can’t help but want to spread the word. Perhaps I should start a ‘TRP Edits’ page. My favourite newest tool is a plug-in by @smashballoon called, well, Instagram Feed….Read more
Brand Collaborations & Your Golden Five The Health Bloggers Community held a Summit here in London at the Hoxton Hotel this Spring. It was such a pleasure attending – lots of learning, connecting and sampling. The meditation and sound bath with @yogi2me.com was a great way to start the day! Sometimes the information we receive from…Read more
The easiest place to get colours from your photos – I have said it before, I love a good colour combination. For me nature is a natural at this – the colours of the leaves, sea, sky, flowers and all their variations. Combined, they can make a beautiful colour palette. And once I discovered Canva…Read more
Online tools to help manage your wellness business Hi there, When starting out with your wellness business, your head can swim with all the different online tools available. How much are they? Which ones are the most intuitive? Which ones will actually help my business grow? You’ll want to automate as much as you can and…Read more
What the font!? You know those beautiful websites you see. That gorgeous aesethic – the colours, the visuals, the font! I love fonts. They are a visual language that can give you an impression of the person or product before a word is even read. If you pay attention you’ll find a font you love. But how do…Read more
Green man festival – nature nurture 17 – 20 August 2017 We are heading out of London for this one to the Brecon Beacons in Wales. Nurture your mind, body and spirit in this inspiring location surrounded by mountains, forests, waterfalls and rivers. Music, ideas, film and the very zen Nature Nurture healing garden. It will…Read more
Simplifying WordPress and keeping costs down – Oh yes! I’m so excited to share one of my favourite recent discoveries to simplify WordPress and keep costs down. My biggest challenge with clients embarking on a new website is that the designer and developer fees can be prohibitive. Agree? Good designers are worth their weight…Read more