What if ? What if there is nothing wrong with you ? What if you don’t need to do anything ? What if it’s all been a huge distraction ? In the Matrix when Neo goes to visit the Oracle, there’s a young monk boy with a spoon. He says to Neo, “Do not tryContinueContinue reading “What’s behind the curtain?”
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Complacency is Devastating
I heard a quote recently which struck a chord. In fact, I hear or read several quotes a day and most of them do strike a chord but not like this one. This one stuck around. It immediately reminded me that I need to stop stalling and get on with it. By “it” I meanContinueContinue reading “Complacency is Devastating”
World Mental Health Day 2023
I wanted to write something for my blog today to do my bit for World Mental Health Day. I was diagnosed with a Chronic Pain condition many years ago and have since spent a lot of time doing research to better understand the condition. I was told there was no known cause or cure andContinueContinue reading “World Mental Health Day 2023”
Wake up call
I recently had the opportunity to hike to the top of Yr Wyddfa (formerly known as Mount Snowdon), the highest peak in Wales. The Hike was organised by colleagues at work to raise awareness of Mens Mental Health. Men don’t often talk about “stuff” and these walks are intended to get men out in nature,ContinueContinue reading “Wake up call”
Day 25 – Cold Water Therapy
Yes thats right, 25 days straight…..so far. What started as a bit of a personal challenge is now an integral part of my day. I really look forward to my morning dip now, even though I know it’s very cold, I also know that it get’s easier every time. I also know that it isContinueContinue reading “Day 25 – Cold Water Therapy”
Day 5 – Cold Water Therapy
Bit of a dillema this morning….it was raining. Not that I was worried about getting wet of course, I just had to put my towel in the garage so it didn’t get wet. Ok so I had to put my dressing gown in there as well. 🙂 5 minutes was easy again and I couldContinueContinue reading “Day 5 – Cold Water Therapy”
Day 4 – Cold Water Therapy
It already feels like I’ve been doing this for ages. In some strange way it just feels so normal to immerse yourself in cold water first thing in the morning. It’s like a sanctuary, I feel completely safe when I’m in there, almost like the cold is protecting me. (The Rabbits came out to keepContinueContinue reading “Day 4 – Cold Water Therapy”
Day 3 – Cold Water Therapy
I’m actually looking forward to my morning plunges now. I don’t think about the fact that I am getting into cold water, it’s more about getting into my own space for a few minutes each morning where I can set myself up mentally and physically for the day. I’ve been listening to some more podcastsContinueContinue reading “Day 3 – Cold Water Therapy”
Day 2 – Cold Water Therapy
After a rough night the last thing I wanted to do was take a plunge in the tub, but by the time I had reached the back door I was ready to go for it. There wasn’t the wind chill of yesterday but the farmer had been muck spreading so the air wasn’t the bestContinueContinue reading “Day 2 – Cold Water Therapy”
Day 1 – Cold Water Therapy
No excuses. It couldn’t be easier adding this new activity to my daily routine. Every morning I get up, I go downstairs, I go outside with the cat, give the cat her breakfast. Then go back inside and make a cup of tea for me and the wife. This morning the routine was slightly different.ContinueContinue reading “Day 1 – Cold Water Therapy”
Just a Thought 