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Suggestions and Tips
Dealing with trauma, anxiety and even every day stressers has a massive impact on our wellbeing. With this in mind, I have written various blogs sharing tips and tricks to help you and your animal friends begin living life on the W·I·L·D Side.
What is this feeling of sadness / loss that I keep feeling?
Do you sometimes feel a deep sense of sadness wash over you – a feeling of profound loss / grief – that seems to come up out of nowhere?
What is it?
Where might it come from?
Is it normal?
Equenergy’s Diversity Pledge
I aim to make my services user friendly to as many people as I can including – but not exclusively – those with any of the recognised protected characteristics. I’m also fluent in British Sign Language and so I can connect and communicate directly with members of the Deaf community. Click on this link for… Read More »Equenergy’s Diversity Pledge
Equenergy’s Sustainability Pledge
As a company that draws considerably on the wisdom of Nature to support our wellbeing, sustainability is very important to me. To support this:
Exploring our trauma with deep self-compassion (Part 3)
What then can you do? How can you support yourself? For me, the first thing is to notice when you feel this way and to recognise that this is what might be happening for you. Then just pause, take a breath and listen to your body. Using the principles of Compassionate Inquiry®, explore the following… Read More »Exploring our trauma with deep self-compassion (Part 3)
Attachment versus Authenticity (Part 2)
I should explain that when I’m talking about ‘trauma’, it has to be understood from a very subjective perception, that is, the perception of who you were at the age when the trauma occurred. Often we might look back over our lives and dismiss events as being ‘trivial’, or ‘so long ago’, forgetting that for… Read More »Attachment versus Authenticity (Part 2)
Why am I always over reacting? (Part 1)
Are people right when they say I’m ‘too sensitive’? Do you ever find that your emotional responses seem to be out of proportion to the situation you find yourself in? That you experience a spiral of fear, anxiety or anger, or feelings of abandonment and overwhelm? If this happens to you, it will most probably… Read More »Why am I always over reacting? (Part 1)
I’m a published writer – again!
I’m part of a fabulous book connection – Words of the Wise: Wisdom from Awakening Journeys. Read more about it here.
FAST needs your support – AND IT WON’T COST YOU A PENNY! 😃
As you might be aware, from previous posts that I’ve shared, I’m a volunteer with an amazing CIC called FAST. We’re a group of about 30 volunteers offering emergency emotional support to those working in frontline roles within health and care – NHS, ambulance, police and care staff. Everyone who applies for this support is… Read More »FAST needs your support – AND IT WON’T COST YOU A PENNY! 😃
Filtered water with less plastic!
I was recently introduced to this great idea from Phox. Do you like to enjoy fresh, clear, filtered water?It can make such a difference, not only to the taste but, as I also discovered, it removes the scum that I used to get on the top of my mug of tea, or when boiling brown rice.… Read More »Filtered water with less plastic!
Amazing, uplifting ‘must-see’ film!
A quick post about the amazing film 2040. If you’re passionate about the future of our planet, this is a must-see!
Nature Blogs
Connecting in with Nature, and exploring the wisdom she shares, with us is at the very core of Equenergy
Simplicity
Did you know that next Friday, 12 July is National Simplicity Day? I’ve been a fan of simplicity for a long time, believing that we as humans – and certainly myself as an individual – can have a great tendency to overcomplicate things. I think this is at least in part due to our brain’s negative… Read More »Simplicity
Diversity
Last week I wrote about the importance of Keeping It Simple & Straightforward so, on the surface, the title for this week’s post might seem a bit of a contradiction. And maybe this is one of those fabulous paradoxes that I love! But as well as valuing simplicity, I also feel that diversity is essential and should… Read More »Diversity
What Is This Thing Called ‘Rewilding’
…AND WHAT, IF ANYTHING, DOES IT HAVE TO DO WITH ME? According to Rewilding Britain: Rewilding is the large-scale restoration of ecosystems where nature can take care of itself. It seeks to reinstate natural processes and, where appropriate, missing species – allowing them to shape the landscape and the habitats within. https://www.rewildingbritain.org.uk/rewilding To me, though, rewilding… Read More »What Is This Thing Called ‘Rewilding’
Release and Wonder: The Gifts of Gratitude
Release and Wonder: The Gifts of Gratitude I have been invited to present at a Mind Body Soul Summit in December and as part of my preparation for this, I wrote the following blog. The Summit is entitled Release With Gratitude, and so the presenters will all be exploring various perspectives on this. The organiser,… Read More »Release and Wonder: The Gifts of Gratitude
LEARNING TO ‘BEND’ SO THAT I DON’T BREAK!
I’ve started to write this blog in my head so many times but not yet had the opportunity to ‘put pen to paper’ – or as I do more often these days, put fingertips to keys! Each inner draft has seen the content shift and change, reflecting my sense that everything around me is shifting… Read More »LEARNING TO ‘BEND’ SO THAT I DON’T BREAK!
LEARNING TO DANCE IN THE RAIN
I initially wrote this blog early last week, but then something happened on Thursday which prompted me to write this short edit. A friend that I deeply respect, told me that she felt I wasn’t being honest with myself about my responsibility in the situation I find myself with Dax, and that I was placing… Read More »LEARNING TO DANCE IN THE RAIN
How can nature benefit my mental health?
Nature offers so many benefits for our health and wellbeing. Here I explore some ways to take advantage of this.
Is mental health nature or nurture?
I believe that both of these factors play a large role in our wellbeing. In terms of nature, there is our own inner nature and also the Nature all around us. When we spend time in Nature it has been proven that this supports our wellbeing. The sights and sounds of the natural world can… Read More »Is mental health nature or nurture?
Trauma
Why am I always over reacting? (Part 1)
Are people right when they say I’m ‘too sensitive’? Do you ever find that your emotional responses seem to be out of proportion to the situation you find yourself in? That you experience a spiral of fear, anxiety or anger, or feelings of abandonment and overwhelm? If this happens to you, it will most probably… Read More »Why am I always over reacting? (Part 1)
Attachment versus Authenticity (Part 2)
I should explain that when I’m talking about ‘trauma’, it has to be understood from a very subjective perception, that is, the perception of who you were at the age when the trauma occurred. Often we might look back over our lives and dismiss events as being ‘trivial’, or ‘so long ago’, forgetting that for… Read More »Attachment versus Authenticity (Part 2)
Exploring our trauma with deep self-compassion (Part 3)
What then can you do? How can you support yourself? For me, the first thing is to notice when you feel this way and to recognise that this is what might be happening for you. Then just pause, take a breath and listen to your body. Using the principles of Compassionate Inquiry®, explore the following… Read More »Exploring our trauma with deep self-compassion (Part 3)
Taking conscious self-care steps after Trauma (Part 4)
Robyn Harris November 19, 2021 (This is the fourth part of a series and I recommend reading parts 1-3 before this one.) I recommend taking this journey one step at a time, as you feel ready, remembering to stay open and curious, and putting aside any judgement. Be gentle and compassionate with yourself as you… Read More »Taking conscious self-care steps after Trauma (Part 4)
Why I believe forgiveness often needs to start with forgiving ourselves
Forgiveness is such an important step for our wellbeing, but often we forget about truly and deeply forgiving ourselves.
Self-care
Why self-care is actually a very generous way to share!
Is it just me, or does this winter seem to be dragging on for a particularly long time? It’s been wonderful to see the days getting longer – I’ve been very grateful for those extra few minutes of daylight when I go to see the horses in the morning and evening – but the stormy… Read More »Why self-care is actually a very generous way to share!
Coming home to the Self
Recently I’ve been thinking a lot about why I do what I do, and why I love working with the people who come to me. Basically, it’s because I was that person. Rewind a few years and I was very unhappy. Initially I tried to tell myself that I was ‘fine’, or at least that… Read More »Coming home to the Self
What Is Self-Compassion
I was recently having a discussion with a small group of friends and the term ‘self-compassion’ came up. One member of the group was unfamiliar with this word which made me wonder how many others are in the same situation? It’s a fairly self-explanatory concept, and one that’s very common in my field of work,… Read More »What Is Self-Compassion
How can I improve my emotional wellbeing?
For me, the best way to improve our wellbeing – on all levels – is to develop our awareness of what’s really going on within ourselves. To do this, it’s important to have a sense of open curiosity along with a deep compassion for our Self – to understand that we really were doing the… Read More »How can I improve my emotional wellbeing?
Positive thinking – is it always a good thing?
We're often encouraged to keep our thoughts positive - but what about when that's the last thing that we actually feel?! Should we compromise our authenticity in this way, or how can we navigate this dilemma?
A little of my story
Personal, true and close to home. Allow me to open up with you, and share some of my story.
A little of my story (3)
As I was saying yesterday, I began searching for a magic wand that would make everything better, but eventually I came to the realisation that really I am the only one who can turn things around for myself and create the life I want to live. That changing my perceptions profoundly changes how I experience… Read More »A little of my story (3)
A little of my story (2)
Fast forward several years… I got through the ME and got a wonderful job with a fabulous boss and mentor, which really helped me get back on my feet. However, the job was a fixed term contract and I had no qualifications, so I started applying to some University courses. I was accepted at Bristol,… Read More »A little of my story (2)
A little of my story (1)
This was originally going to be a ‘live’ on my Facebook group, and then a video, but it quickly became a much longer piece and so I thought I’d write it instead because I know I have a tendency to go off on a tangent and at least this way I can more easily edit… Read More »A little of my story (1)
Why the pandemic of fear is at least as worrying as Coronavirus itself.
As you know, we live in challenging times. The recent coronavirus pandemic was on a scale unseen in living memory. With this in mind, I exploring how the fear this generated has impacted our wellbeing.
Why the pandemic of fear is at least as worrying as Coronavirus itself (4)
Having looked at the impact that fear can have on our wellbeing, I’d like to encourage you to do all you can to address any feelings of anxiety, overwhelm, or panic around Coronavirus and its potential impact on your health, finances, businesses, travel, etc or on that of those close to you. There are many… Read More »Why the pandemic of fear is at least as worrying as Coronavirus itself (4)
Why the pandemic of fear is at least as worrying as Coronavirus itself (3)
The META Conscious™ perspective on the symptoms of Covid-19 would be to consider the following: Our bodies seek to be in harmony with the environment around them. They actually function in synergy with bacteria, viruses and fungi, using them to support this wellbeing process. (If you’d like to know more about this, check out the… Read More »Why the pandemic of fear is at least as worrying as Coronavirus itself (3)
Why the pandemic of fear is at least as worrying as Coronavirus itself (2)
The impact of coronavirus is therefore much more than just the possibility of catching it, and we need to remember that in most cases the symptoms are not life threatening. In fact, fear is much more contagious, as has been shown by the widespread media coverage and the empty supermarket shelves. I believe that the… Read More »Why the pandemic of fear is at least as worrying as Coronavirus itself (2)
Why the pandemic of fear is at least as worrying as Coronavirus itself
You might have noticed that I’m posting this blog series ‘early’ – I normally post on the first weekend of the month – but I felt it was important to make a response to the current situation – one that focuses on wellbeing – in this time of uncertainty. I will be sharing the article… Read More »Why the pandemic of fear is at least as worrying as Coronavirus itself
Whatever You’re Feeling Right Now, it’s OK
Don’t worry if you seem to be swinging from one emotion to the next at the moment. There are so many unanswered questions and so much uncertainty right now that feeling like this is perfectly normal.
Whatever You’re Feeling Right Now, it’s OK (part 5)
So, my message is that whatever you’re feeling, it’s ok. The situation we find ourselves in at the moment is far from normal and so if you feel that you’ve lost your sense of balance, that’s perfectly natural. But there are things you can do to support yourself, you don’t have to do it alone,… Read More »Whatever You’re Feeling Right Now, it’s OK (part 5)
Whatever You’re Feeling Right Now, it’s OK (part 4)
Some further ways to support yourself at this time are: make sure you keep hydrated – our body uses more water in times of stress uncertainty is exhausting so make sure you get plenty of good quality rest don’t put any expectations on yourself – take one day at a time, or even one hour… Read More »Whatever You’re Feeling Right Now, it’s OK (part 4)
Whatever You’re Feeling Right Now, it’s OK (part 3)
These feelings can become overwhelming and between this and the current ‘lockdown’ restrictions, we can feel, metaphorically, like we’re ‘drowning’ or ‘struggling to breathe’. If this resonates for you, I invite you to try some breathing exercises, or to use this tapping technique to help yourself feel more comfortable. If you find yourself feeling lost,… Read More »Whatever You’re Feeling Right Now, it’s OK (part 3)
Whatever You’re Feeling Right Now, it’s OK (part 2)
Having taken some time out (see part 1) I now feel more grounded and centred again. This means that I feel I have a more solid base from which to create and to Be, both for myself and for my practice. I have used this creativity to make some new posts – and even videos,… Read More »Whatever You’re Feeling Right Now, it’s OK (part 2)
Whatever You’re Feeling Right Now, it’s OK (part 1)
I wanted to share some further thoughts, and my learnings, from this current situation, in the hope that it might offer encouragement and some useful ideas and tips. Bearing in mind that we’re in information overload at the moment, I’ll keep the posts short and hopefully easy to read. When the Coronavirus lockdown started, it… Read More »Whatever You’re Feeling Right Now, it’s OK (part 1)
Making the most of this time of Pause
Written during the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown, I explored the impact of suddenly having so much time on our hands, with no period of adjustment. It was almost like that sensation of jumping off a spinning roundabout!
Making the most of this time of pause (part 5)
A wonderful friend of mine, Jules Chabeaux, recently shared a newsletter in which she talked about the Lock Down being an opportunity for us to Key Up. This got me thinking about ‘Ki’ – as in Rei-Ki, or Life Force Energy. I believe that this time is challenging us to step into our authentic ‘Ki’… Read More »Making the most of this time of pause (part 5)
Making the most of this time of pause (part 4)
Infinite Potential If we bring together all that we can learn from Nature and the animals, I believe that we have infinite potential to create a new way of being that better serves us, both as individuals, and as a collective. Living in alignment with our inner wildness, and with Who We Really Are, gives… Read More »Making the most of this time of pause (part 4)
Making the most of this time of Pause (part 3)
Animals For those of us who are now home based, and sharing our homes with animals, this Pause (or should that be ‘Paws’ in this case! 😊) is the perfect opportunity to have more quality time with them. Many will appreciate some extra cuddles, grooming or play. Engaging with them in this way releases oxytocin… Read More »Making the most of this time of Pause (part 3)
Making the most of this time of Pause (part 2)
Nature For me, one way we can do this is by getting back to Nature. We can approach this in a variety of ways: By sitting in Nature and noticing all the different sights, scents, sounds and sensations By observing the feelings we experience when we do this By contemplating the Life Force shared by… Read More »Making the most of this time of Pause (part 2)
Making the most of this time of Pause (part 1)
One of the things that I love best about my work is when I can bring all the various aspects together: people, nature and animals. The other day, as I was pondering this time of staying at home, I realised that this is the perfect opportunity for us all to do just that! People This… Read More »Making the most of this time of Pause (part 1)
How best to support our own wellbeing, both now, and going forward
One of the things that I’m finding most concerning at this time is that we seem to be so focused on fear and the things not to do, rather than things we can do to take care of ourselves and our wellbeing.
How best to support our own wellbeing, both now, and going forward (5)
So, my vision: I would love this to be a time that we can look back on and recognise as a major turning point in our lives. A time when we: went within and rediscovered ourselves and our values learnt how to ‘lean into’ these and to follow the deepest guidance of our hearts learnt… Read More »How best to support our own wellbeing, both now, and going forward (5)
How best to support our own wellbeing, both now, and going forward (4)
Connecting with others One of the biggest challenges of our current ‘lockdown’ situation is that it is lessening our ability to engage in face-to-face interaction with others. Humans are social beings and we need to feel a sense of connection in order to experience full wellbeing. In the initial shock and fear of coronavirus the… Read More »How best to support our own wellbeing, both now, and going forward (4)
How best to support our own wellbeing, both now, and going forward (3)
Gratitude Gratitude has been scientifically shown to improve our physical and mental wellbeing. When we take steps to include this in our daily practice it uplifts us and supports many of the other points that I’ve listed here. What’s more, it’s so simple to do, doesn’t have to cost anything or take up any extra… Read More »How best to support our own wellbeing, both now, and going forward (3)
How best to support our own wellbeing, both now, and going forward (2)
If you’ve been following my blog, you might have seen an earlier post of mine where I explained that our inner state of balance is not a static thing. It’s just like keeping your balance on a bicycle, surf board, or anything else – it’s dynamic and responsive, requiring us to be fluid and flexible… Read More »How best to support our own wellbeing, both now, and going forward (2)
How best to support our own wellbeing, both now, and going forward (1)
One of the things that I’m finding most concerning at this time is that we seem to be so focused on fear and the things not to do, rather than things we can do to take care of ourselves and our wellbeing, both now and going forward into the new ‘normal’, whatever form that might… Read More »How best to support our own wellbeing, both now, and going forward (1)
Saying Goodbye
This is one of the hardest pieces I’ve ever written, and yet I want to reach out to anyone who might find themselves in the same position, to say that although you probably feel very alone at the moment, please know that there are others out there who care.
Saying Goodbye
This is one of the hardest pieces I’ve ever written, and yet I want to reach out to anyone who might find themselves in the same position, to say that although you probably feel very alone at the moment, please know that there are others out there who care, and who will understand at least… Read More »Saying Goodbye
Saying goodbye – Kali Kat
Kali loved to spend time outdoors, either exploring or sitting in the sunshine and enjoying its warmth. During the winter she didn’t go out as much, as she hated the cold, and instead enjoyed the odd game of chase to keep up her hunting skills. She loved to be up at a height where she… Read More »Saying goodbye – Kali Kat
Saying goodbye – the last weeks
I chatted with Kali about how I was feeling, asking her forgiveness for the times when I was sad and worried about losing her. Doing this helped me to realise that feeling upset was only serving to rob me of the gift of this time together and so, for the most part, I was able… Read More »Saying goodbye – the last weeks
Saying goodbye – precious times
Over the last couple of months, I had noticed that Kali seemed to suddenly appear much older. Last summer she’d had a burst of new energy and had regularly gone out hunting on the land around our house. She was much too successful for my liking, but it was heartening to see that she was… Read More »Saying goodbye – precious times
Saying goodbye – returning home
We brought our precious girl home with us again and put her in a box with a couple of her blankets and some toys until the next day when Tim made her a lovely wooden coffin and dug a grave for her by her favourite sunny step where she used to sit on summer evenings… Read More »Saying goodbye – returning home
Saying goodbye – adjusting to being without her
Everywhere I turn there are memories of her, and I keep finding more bits of ‘kitty paraphernalia’ – who knew one small cat could have so many things?! They include: her taurine supplement, blankets, assorted toys that keep turning up in random places around the house, food and treats, cat flap and step, and the… Read More »Saying goodbye – adjusting to being without her
Saying goodbye – what I’ve learnt
So, the messages I’d like to share from this experience are: This time of lockdown has given us a whole new appreciation of connection. I encourage you to never take this for granted and to be grateful for all those who bring light and joy into your life. Remember to treasure the time you have… Read More »Saying goodbye – what I’ve learnt
