L O O K I N G / A H E A D
On the eve of a brand New Year it can be overwhelming to know what lies ahead, and how best we can navigate each month, each season. There are social media feeds filling up with incentives, goal setting plans, organisation & diet tips, fashion sales promising ways to guarantee that your year ahead will be the one that sees you shine.
PAUSE.
Switch off the noise and sit with the silence. What begins to bubble up for you? How are you feeling deep within your inner self? Constantly distracted by visuals and calls to action we often place ourselves within those screen pages and visualise our ideal life from the marketing brands without truly listening deep within us as to what is it that truly matters to us.
BREATHE.
Look around you. Take a walk in nature. See what is happening right outside your window. The sky, the trees, the birds, the weather. I find walking can be incredibly therapeutic when you are seeking answers, solutions or just pondering on which direction to take next. It is something about the wide open space, the freedom to move your body and breathe in the winter air and feel the rain and wind on your skin. Solo or with a friend or partner, talking about how you are feeling can help formulate those light bulb moments or the ahaha! when you suddenly see it more clearly.
PURCHASE WITH INTENT
Like the next person I do love a bargain. But what I have realised is that there is a difference between scrolling online sales or shopping aimlessly getting caught up in the moment without giving that purchase much thought, then wondering why on earth did I buy that? Or is that really practical? Do I have the space for it? By slowing things down and purchasing with intent. I find it can give you the much needed space to question what is the driver behind the purchase. Sometimes it is an emotion or feeling or control. Write down what your aim and focus is. Do you need new bedding because your old one is threadbare? Some new skincare because your hormones have changed ? Plus is it vital you have it now? Because let’s be honest Sales tend to be all year round now. I remember when growing up the Sales didn’t begin until January 1st! and they were authentic sales with 50% off. Now we get caught up in the ‘up to 50% off’ trap and realise that some items are only reduced by 10%!
MOVING FORWARD
I think everyone has a unique approach to how they navigate their year ahead, and I for one am not going start saying do this & do that. The aim of this journal entry is to just highlight some areas to look at, which can help you formulate a good foundation to start your year off on a positive note. Ultimately the rest is down to you and what thoughts or changes may have already been swirling in your mind.
NEW IN 2023 AT MEADOWSWEET
I know here at Meadowsweet there are some positive new additional services coming up in 2023. Mindful Forest Walks & Mindful Photography Walks which I am very excited to be hosting in some gorgeous woodlands across Oxfordshire & West Berkshire. The aim of these mindful walks is to encourage you to engage with your wellbeing on a different sensory level by being outdoors in nature with mindful practice and therapeutic invitations to experience the healing benefits of our natural world.
I will also be offering my Ritual Holistic Facial with a new range of fabulous skincare products from Neals Yard Remedies which is part of their Radiance & Rehydrating Rose range to nourish and hydrate your skin, whilst smelling beautiful as you leave with a spritz of their Pure Essence Eau de Parfum No.2 Rose.
Introducing to the treatment list is a Luxury Back Massage using Basalt Warm Stones which are incorporated within this deeply relaxing 30 minute session, allowing access to the deeper layers of tissue to ease out tension.
My working hours will remain the same at the moment, but… I am hopeful to be opening up some availablitlty across the whole week at some point. I will resume seeing clients in February through to November with walks running alongside my treatment days so hopefully there is something that will suit your wellbeing needs.
I also offer a subscription to a Seasonal Block of 4 Signature Massage bookings which allows you to receive a signature massage at a discounted rate. Plus BRAND NEW for 2023 is a Seasonal Reiki Subscription if you book 2 sessions per season so a block of 8 you will receive a discounted rate.
I am thrilled to be opening the cabin doors again in February 2023 for a brand new year of nourishing facials, balancing body treatments and seasonal Reiki. I will be taking enquiries in January so if you have any questions about how I can best help you with your wellbeing or if you want to sign up for my newsletter and walks then do drop me a message.
Wishing you an amazing 2023!
Love & Light
Melita x