Good morning, I have loved your 'presence' for many years Alistair (on escape to the country etc! Always finding you so calming!
I have followed you on Instagram for ages, and now found your website.
I have struggled for years with anxiety, worse since menopause, and then 2 years ago, I sadly, suddenly lost my husband...the worst night of my life..... I relived that night over and over for about a year.
Last year I had an anxiety breakdown, which (no help from the GP apart from Diazapam which I quickly got off) I dipped my toes into yoga, and mindfulness which helped a little (I had trouble keeping it going)
6 months ago I went to a meditation retreat day, which led to classes of mindfulness/meditation/Buddhism teachings, which is helping my thoughts and breathing (I've not been able to breathe properly for years).
I love Buddhist/contemplative/meditation teacher! Like you, he's so calming......
My husband was a therapist, he used to keep me going and hold me together in mind and body, so I lost more than just my best friend.....
He used to do a lot of EFT too, which again I need to do more of, so, joining your site/group can only add to my box of tools, and I hope give me a bit more strength. I am planning to move house this year too, which has so many mixed emotions and is quite scary for me.
Looking forward to seeing more of your teachings and guidance, thank you, Jayne xxx
Welcome, Jayne - you have come to the right place 😊 I'm not far from you - live by the sea in Penarth.
WelYou have come to the right place. Sending warm wishings and blessings. 😌🙏
Hi - I have found this group great.
So very sorry to hear about your loss. Grief just depletes us to a degree l now appreciate. Awful.
There are weekends away by the looks & im trying to get to one this year ( from Australia )
All peace& joy to you and in moving to a new home and new beginning xx
Welcome Jayne- It’s a very supportive place (many years ago I lived in South Wales) Jane
Just a quick welcome from me, Jayne. I'm about to go into retreat - but look forward to getting to know you when I come out on the 8th!
I see our friendly Mindspringers have already said hello...
Alistair
Hello Jayne
Welcome. This is such a friendly and supportive group, I hope you find it a comforting place to be.
I've been a widow (oh I do hate that word) for 5 years now and as I had no family in the UK, I took the giant leap of selling my house and moved to join my son thousands of miles away. It's very daunting to make the decision but I've never regretted it so I hope youll enjoy the move of house.
Kind regards Moira
Welcome Jayne. You will enjoy our lovely friendly community.
I am from South Wales, Mountain Ash in the Valleys. Been with Alistair's class for years. Brilliant, friendly Teacher.
Hope to see you on Zoom next year x🧘♂️🧘♀️🙏