The strength in our scars
“Embrace your emotional scars…they are proof that you have suffered; let them remind you that you are strong.” (Tomas Navarro) How Kintsugi is teaching us to love our scars… When…
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A Journey of Serenity
Dear Kintsugi companions, join me as I unfold the delicate chapters of my wellness odyssey — a gentle voyage through physical triumphs and the gradual dissipation of mental fog, leading…
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Embracing Silence
In the gentle rhythm of life, isn’t it true that we all seek our authentic selves in this vast world? The journey to self-discovery often takes place in the quiet,…
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Sensitivity is a superpower
We live in a fast-paced world and a culture that celebrates resilience and toughness. To survive, there’s seemingly no space for gentleness or sensitivity. And that means identifying as a…
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It’s time to rebrand the menopause
If you were told about an incredible phase in your health, in which you felt a deep appreciation of yourself and contentment with your life, while finally understanding what you…
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Contentment is resistance
In our hectic and harried world, the iron cage of capitalism reigns supreme and hustle culture is very much alive and kicking. We’re taught that life is all about eternal…
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The light within
In the dark season, we must find an inner light, a sense of our unique gifts, and how our light can change the way we see the world. Elsie Jericho…
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Healthy habits for hard times
Our lives are a rich tapestry of experience: joy, sadness, hope, grief, love, pain and so much more. The dance between these qualities can be challenging, as we ride the…
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A habit of happiness
When I was growing up, my mother doled out particularly infuriating advice on a regular basis: “If you pretend to be happy, you might start to feel happy.” Naturally, this…
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Winter Wisdom
Winter is the season to connect inwards, to access your inner knowing – your softer, wiser self. In female archetypes we talk about this self as our ‘crone’: an elderly…
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Finding Peace at Christmas
As we approach Christmas and New Year, let’s take an honest look at the demands we encounter and how we can maximise contentment. The holiday period is full of seasonal…
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The season of stillness
As we enter December we find ourselves at such potent and shifting time of year. For those in the Northern Hemisphere, this is a liminal season of change, the season…
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Your mindful guide to winter…
“In the harsh bleakness of winter, may you remember, that your roots are nourished, by this fertile darkness. That your heart is held safe, in the cocoon of stillness. That…
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How to fail well
Learning how to fail well is the key to success, discovers Luciana Bellini How do you feel about failure? Is it a necessary part of life – an inevitable pit…
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How to reimagine rest
We wear busyness like a badge of honour, and we burn out as the scales of our lives tip into chaos. It’s time to reimagine rest, writes Kat Teall Our…
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How do you rejuvenate failing relationships?
Is it possible to achieve true contentment? Luciana Bellini considers how to rejuvenate a failing relationship Popular psychotherapist Philippa Perry broke new ground when she released The Book You Wish…
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Channeling autumn’s slower energy
Autumn signals the end of summer, but channeling autumn’s slower energy can herald another beautiful revolution in your ever-changing year… As we settle into September, amid the last heady days…
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Speaking the somatic language of the body
The somatic language is the language of your body – dive into your intuition and unlock your powers to soothe, calm and heal From the moment we’re born, we instinctively…
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Using creativity to manifest a beautiful life
When we harness our creativity, we have the power to manifest a beautiful life into reality. All it takes is a willingness to be open to the possibilities available to…
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How I retrained my brain
As the world clamours for our attention, it’s hard to stay focused. Katie Scott explains how she restored clarity by learning how to retrain her brain With seventeen tabs open…
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Aramahoshi – living, and loving, simply
Learning that loving and living simply has changed my life, says Luciana Bellini as she explores the Japanese art of aramahoshi A new philosophy is filtering into our collective consciousness:…
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What does it mean to be a crone?
From the ancient wisdom of the elder to the underestimated power of the ‘hag’, women are reframing what it means to be a crone – a woman in the final…
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How I discovered that jewellery makes you happy
Jewellery is often dismissed as a lightweight subject – merely a visual symbol of beauty, wealth and luxury. But did you know that jewellery can have a positive effect on…
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The power of a word
A short and simple lesson...
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The Summer List
Our summer reading list celebrates confidence, truth and fiction, photography, maternity, solitude, beach life and country gardens...
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Improve your relationship with your body for good
The summer body has been the subject of countless programmes and column inches but what if we decided to really just enjoy and love what we already have. To celebrate…
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The Good Life
As days warm and nights lengthen, what could be better than beauty and skincare that complements the warmth, happiness and sun-dappled delights of summer? Look good with these feelgood products,…
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Learning to love the little things
We often think of joy as big things – the weddings and birthdays and celebrations that make up a life. But it’s the daily pleasures that really keep us going,…
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Is hustle culture dead?
Are we addicted to success Is hustle culture dead? Are we waking up to the idea that more work equals more problems? Luciana Bellini explores why being busy is no…
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Linda Mattolini: Why getting your colours done is vital
From building the perfect capsule wardrobe to creating the perfect first impression, the art of armocromia – or ‘getting our colours done’ – has tangible benefits for our busy lives.…
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