A summary of my indicators of sound mental health and wellbeing! I enjoyed the adventure of embodying signs such as ‘open to surprises’ (going with the unpredictable changes and challenges), ‘happy with the little things’ (finding delight and joy in ordinary life), and more. Check out which sign appeals to you!

Finding delight and joy in ordinary life, be it the greenness of the grass or the taste of tea or coffee. Watch the one-minute video ».

Chloe Lubinski, friend and filmmaker, created a short film on my poem ‘We are Gold’. It includes footage of her cockapoodle Rua as she goes on an adventure in St Anne’s Park, Dublin.

I share three lessons from a recent Zen retreat (25 to 30 August 2022) with Roshi Robert Kennedy SJ at the Dominican Retreat Centre in Dublin. They include looking at our inner experience from a three-dimensional (3D) perspective and tuning into the primary elements of fire, air, water and earth. Click on the link below to watch the video ».

I give a short explanation of Gratitude In All Things (GIAT) during a retreat with the Franciscan contemplative community in Donegal, Ireland. Click on the link below to watch the video »

“For it is not so much knowledge that fills and satisfies the soul, but the intimate understanding and relishing of the truth” – I explain a nugget of wisdom from Ignatius Loyola, a 16th century master of psychology and spirituality. I give examples in the context of contemplative practice and my own life, and I invite you to reflect on “what you were put on this planet to do”.

In this video, I share a personal experience of anxiety and connect with a common humanity of stress and suffering. I summarise important points from psychological research and highlight a contemplative story about the journey of a boy with his ox. I also offer an image of autumn that speaks of renewal and positive change.

Can you embrace uncertainty? I invite you to ponder a fundamental question on self-compassion based on personal experience of finding beauty in the confusion. It may help you navigate the haze as you partly transition back into your physical workspace.