It has been a crazy year in work....our workload increases as our budgets decrease.  I work in the community and voluntary sector and also work outside as a volunteer in my own local community where I live - mostly with children.  

Up to last year, when I turned 50, I was going full blazes and then once my birth day turned, I decided to take a bit of a back step.  I wanted to do some things for me (and my sister who passed at 50), things we both had never done before so that is what this past year or two has been all about, taking chances, doing new things, shaking off the fear and going for it anyway.

Now this year, I am finding that my body tires much more quickly and is now very tired and yet my brain and senses are more alert than ever.

As the Autumn approaches, and you can feel the cool air in the mornings and evenings that herald its imminent arrival, I need to start to take stock and rest up a little.

I am getting to go away to visit a dear friend soon for 2 weeks and that will be a much welcome break.

Now as the energy shifts have taken their toll on us all in one form or another - be it physically or emotionally - we all need to take a breather, take stock and allow our bodies too rest.

We need to ensure we are eating well, and I mean good healthy vital foods, drinking plenty of water, sleeping and resting when we feel a need to.

Take time to meditate and allow the mind to still.

Be well dearest friends and look after yourselves.

Much love :)