Sometimes this time of year is a good time for reflection. A time to take stock of where we are. It could be any time we choose but I suppose because the new year is about to start, it is a reminder that one year is about to come to completion.
 
It doesn't matter whether you feel you have achieved a lot this year or not. What is more important is to think about whether the life you are leading is making you happy, making you feel satisfied. Depression often comes when our soul's needs are not being met.
 
In fact a lot of my clients, come to see me, not because they have panic attacks, depression or weight problems but more because these phenomena are an expression of the void they feel inside and the nagging that their lives could be better.
 
So I'd like to invite you all to take a quiet moment to think about where you are, to appreciate the things you have (relationships, job, home, etc) and to reflect on what is it you would like different. Just dream big. And sit quietly imagining that you are there. Take as long as you want to enjoy that life that really fits you at soul level. It could be that there is a childhood dream of being a nurse that you never realised because you didn't have the money for the studies or your parents thought you should be something else. Don't disregard these dreams, they nourish your soul. And think about little steps you could take in the new year to make these dreams happen.
 
Two years ago, I joined a slimming club. I never thought I would and felt pretty shameful about it, but now nearly two stones lighter, I am so glad I knocked on the door. I feel more beautiful, more confident, more loving of myself. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. It empowered me. And helped me manage a problem that I had since my early days around food as comfort.
 
And to finish this email I want to wish you blessings and abundance in this festive season. I know some people don't like the Christmas season because they feel it's fake. If we go back to our pagan roots, it is the celebration of candles, lights, and warm food in the middle of the winter and at the Winter Solstice (tomorrow) time. So happy celebration of this season.
 
With love and light

We all need inspiration. I never thought that I would be a source of inspiration.

But the last week, I went on the radio as a guest, for the first time of my life. For those who know me privately it's like a huge deal. And it was very exciting. It all happened so quickly. I had an inkling for quite some time to contact the community radio of my neighbouring village to get interviewed as an artist taking part in the Christmas Art Market on the 6th of December. Yes only in a couple of days. I have to get back to my studio quickly to do one more piece of art. I have done a serie of angels for the market and each has such a different personality it's almost weird.

Anyway, I know that quite a few of the artists taking part in the Severn Vale Trail were interviewed on the Thornbury radio last May. Thornbury FM only broadcasts twice a year for about a month. And when it went on air again in November, I thought I must contact them to get interviewed. And then I just got too busy with other things. But then last Tuesday (I can't believe it was only a week ago), I got an urge to call the radio to ask for an interview. And it so happened that I was walking down the street and there was a poster with their phone number. I took it as a sign.

I called and the lady at reception was very polite and said they would call me back very soon. And true to her words, a gentleman called Chris called me within an hour. Unfortunately, he said all the slots had been allocated as there was only a few days left of broadcasting. I said it's not a problem and maybe he can think about it for next April when the radio comes out of hybernation but my angels had decided otherwise. I finished the conversation by giving him my website and said that if he had any cancellation, I would be more than happy to come round.

Only a few hours after our very civil conversation, I received a call from Chris saying that there had been a cancellation and could I come for a thirty minute interview on the following Thursday at 10.10. Now that was extraordinary on many counts. Firstly, I really had said contact me in case of cancellation as a mere manner of speech. Secondly the timing was perfect as it was the only time of that week that I had some spare time. Now how incredible is that?

Not only the interview went well, it was a very pleasant experience for me. I always ask every morning for my angels to inspire me to be a pure channel of light, healing, wisdom, laughter and guidance and it seems that they took me to my word. We talked about many things like angels, energy, crystals and also a bit about my art and time went so fast that the hour was gone and I felt dizzy. Chris said I inspired him but really I was the one to be inspired. Inspired to speak my truth and to go out to the world and be true to my beliefs. When I left the studio, my angels congratulated me on the good job that I did. And I hope that I gave many people reason to feel loved and comforted that day about the fact that angels are real and that we can ask them for help.

It's important that we all tell our story because we never know who we might inspire by being ourselves. That's the lesson I learnt last week. And what a beautiful way to learn it.