21 March 2022 – a short poem for World Poetry Day Tuning into natureThe ebb and flow of lifeKeeping it real and trueForgoing endless strife.◊ Where the words take youA journey that’s unknownLetting the energy flow through youNew seeds being sown. ◊ Whether it’s a sonnet or a limerickOr a free-form style of verseExpress yourself in any wayNo need to rehearse. ◊ A celebration across the planetPeople joining handsA creativity connectionThe heart and soul expands.…

So I’m going to be honest with you.  I started this venture of Simple Balance Today as part of a personal journey of self-discovery and also to help and connect with others on a similar path.  I’m loving the journey so far with its twists and turns.  Although I must admit that some days are easier than others, especially in this time of change and uncertainty!   So today I was feeling pushed and pulled…

Part 1: Thought full! Overthinking v deep thinking So why do we think so much?  I know that I can replay conversations, past events, problems and scenarios over and over in my head.  If there was an off button to turn my thoughts off once in a while, I would gladly press it for some peace.  I often think (oh the irony), what are the point of all these thoughts?  They can be about events…

What constitutes a “home”? So when you were growing up, did you think of what your perfect home would be like when you were older? What did it look like?  What did it feel like? What were the smells and the sounds that came to mind? I’ll let you picture that for a few minutes.  Of if you didn’t have a vision as a child, what can you envisage now?   Maybe you are already in…

Creating space What would it feel like if…. …you woke up one day and your home only had what you needed and what truly brought you joy? …everything was easy to find so you didn’t have to spend forever looking for things?  …you could create a more calm and tranquil space to live in? Just take a few moments to imagine what that would feel like.  It is amazing when you think about how much…