My heart and love goes out to everyone, especially those who are alone. I am always saddened to read posts by those who don’t have a partner on Valentine’s Day. 
But love comes in many forms, if you look around you there is love. The smile of a stranger, the dedication of a teacher, the faithfulness of a pet and so on. 

Last week, I was met with incredible rage from a stranger, which left me quite shaken. After I had calmed myself down, I found myself thinking more about how this human being had reached such a level of anger. What was going on their life, to lose control like that? 

Artist and photographer Denis Smith has created the most beautiful light photographs. 
Denis has used his incredible talent to overcome alcohol abuse and depression. The collection took 7 years to make and they are truly stunning. 

Have you stuck to your New Year’s resolutions, did you complete dry January or Veganuary? 
Whether it’s something you want to give up such as smoking, drinking or sugar. Or you are looking for motivation to study, exercise or move on to a happy place in your life, it always starts with a thought. 

I recently had a delicious Chinese meal in Soho in London. Being vegan and a bit of a health nut, there was plenty to choose from. 
I love the Chinese culture, and particularly its approach to healing through foods. 
Rather like Ayurvedic medicine, the Chinese approach is all about energy and elements in food and herbs. 

What makes you happy? Being embraced by someone you love or time with your friends? A holiday, an adventure perhaps? Or maybe that beautiful pair of shoes you just bought? The things is, that these are moments, and they will all change with time. The holiday will end, the shoes will become worn and our loved ones have lives to get on with too. 

I have just come back from the most perfect yoga class. One of these days, I will be able to fold like an envelope, or twist without hurting.....but it was still just perfect.

Imagine for a moment how this planet and the Universe came to exist. Just take some time to recognise how a beautiful event created this state of being. Once upon a time, everything was one solid, one large mass, then it fractured into tiny particles. The Universe was born, and you were part of that process and everything you see around you. 

Last night I watched a wonderful documentary on Netflix called Heal. 
@kellygores investigates what makes us sick and why holistic healing is so relevant to curing disease. 
There are a host of interviews with extraordinary experts including Scientists, Healers, Ayurvedic Doctors and an Organic Chemist. 

As a hypnotherapist it’s incredibly helpful to take my clients back into the past. Looking back at events that have triggered emotions and problems today, and changing their perspective on them can be incredibly healing.

Ok, let’s do this, let’s make this the week of some new beginnings. Let’s even perform a miracle or two. 
Think about what you really want and take that leap of faith. You are more capable and amazing that you realise. You can change your life and you can reach your full potential. 

There are some delicious recipes out there for natural sleeping remedies. This one I came across, includes one of my favourite anti-stress ingredients, magical Ashwagandha. 
Lauren Glucina’s Ascension Kitchen, which is full of wonderful recipes and is incredibly informative and this is my pick of the day.