There are places you visit, and then there are places that quietly find their way into you. My recent time in Costa Rica, working on a retreat, has been one of those rare experiences that feels less like travel and more like a gentle shift in perspective. I’ve been fortunate enough to see many parts of the world over the years, but very few leave me with the feeling that I could retu - not just for a holiday, but to truly live. Costa Rica is one of those places. There’s a warmth here that goes far beyond the climate. It’s in the people, their openness, their kindness, their unhurried way of being. It’s in the way life feels simpler, yet somehow fuller. Time stretches differently here; it softens, allowing you to breathe a little deeper and notice a little more. Working on the retreat has been equally special. There’s something powerful about stepping away from the noise of everyday life and creating space for movement, for connection, for...
From Bordeaux to Costa Rica : Kindness, Waiting, and the Weight of the World I left Bordeaux, where I’d been visiting my son, with plans to fly to Barcelona, then onward to New York and finally Costa Rica for a retreat. Everything was on track, until my New York flight was suddenly moved to the following day, leaving me stranded in Barcelona. As I sit in the airport, watching the faces of travellers all around me , some excited, some weary, some impatient. I’m reminded of how interconnected our journeys are. Each person has a story, a destination, a hope, or a worry. Waiting in this liminal space, I feel both the tension of travel delays and the quiet moments of observation that travel so often offers. During the chaos, Ikram, a truly wonderful Level airline staff member, stepped in to sort out my connections and ease the stress. Her kindness reminded me how much small acts of care can transform a difficult day. Yet even as I find comfort...
ππππππ΅πΈπ πππππππππ - last week we had another of our online #holisticnutrition classes. We were looking at mainly metabolic influencers, hormone balancing, inflammation reducing foods in very specific super powerful combinations. π΄We are bombarded everyday with what we should & shouldn't be eating & this rarely takes into account all of the factors involved in our choice of food to hand or what we need as individuals at a specific time of our lives. π Understanding nutrition is crucial for maintaining good health because the food we consume provides essential nutrients that our bodies need to function properly. Additionally, knowing about nutrition enables us to make informed choices about our diets, leading to better overall well-being and longevity. πΆNutritional needs vary with age, country, and lifestyle due to factors such as physiological changes, cultural differences in dietary practices, and activity levels...here's some examples. 1. **Age:**...