What is intuition (and should I trust it)?

Intuition is our ability to know something instinctively without having to discover it or rationalise it intellectually – a deep sense of ‘knowing’ without analytical process.  You can’t explain to anyone why – you don’t have statistics or research to back up your perspective.  You just ‘know’.  Intuition is seen by many as the highest formContinue reading “What is intuition (and should I trust it)?”

What are Dreams (and Why Do They Matter?)

Over the centuries there have been many discussions about what dreams are and what they mean.  The Chester Beatty Papyrus #3 is believed to have contained a manuscript of dream theory and interpretation, which dates back to 1220 BCE. Artemidorus, believed to have been a dream interpreter who lived around the second century CE, created theContinue reading “What are Dreams (and Why Do They Matter?)”

How to Keep a Meditation Journal

Whether you’re new to mindfulness or a seasoned meditator, you might find keeping a journal helpful. In the early days of your learning, it can be particularly useful to keep a record of your experiences, to help you find out what works best for you (and what doesn’t). Some people find keeping a record helpsContinue reading “How to Keep a Meditation Journal”

Spiritual Intelligence and Why It Matters

You have probably heard of the Intelligence Quotient, or IQ, and more recently, on the back of work from psychologists like Daniel Goleman, an expansion of this in to discussions around Emotional Intelligence (EQ). What you may not know, is that the purpose of the Intelligence Quotient may have been misrepresented (and even exploited) overContinue reading “Spiritual Intelligence and Why It Matters”

Is It All Love and Light? Here’s What I Know

⚠️ This article links to a discussion about domestic abuse and references exploitation. In my book Answers In The Dark, I allude to what it was like to grow up in a Spiritualist household. I would fall asleep to the sound of my Mum using the iChing, an ancient Chinese divination tool. We talked about our dreams aroundContinue reading “Is It All Love and Light? Here’s What I Know”