Letters from Sarah

I often talk about filling our cup as a metaphor for meaningful self-care.

As a therapist, these days I work with clients online and strolling in the local park. 

Either my clients and I know each other remotely or ....

Motherhood is one of the most wonderful and the most challenging projects I have undertaken

It is a place where I am stretched beyond belief

A place that continues to demand serious self-reflection and inspires growth

Never have I lived with such little sleep or personal space

Never have I had to be so clear on my self-intent

Holiday periods can be a time of coming together, they can also be a time of remembrance.

How we sit with big moments, can have a significant impact on how we find ourselves functioning in life.

Here is a little reflection about someone important to me that I recently lost.

I write in this way to invite connection

to self
to you
to all that beyond the known

It is through connection that for me life exists

Reminding myself that we are all relational beings

In support of International Women’s Day, I want to speak about the importance of finding our voice.

Often as women, we are encouraged from an early age to keep the peace, to be nice, and to place another’s wellbeing ahead of our own. ... This type of experience, can lead to a feeling of disconnection, anxiety and show up as burn-out and difficulties with boundaries.

Growing up in rural Australia, there were parts of my life that were idyllic and there were parts of my life that were challenging.

Particularly as a woman, I learned early on, that the needs of other were primary. Emotions, unless positive, were generally neglected or admonished.  It was important to be polite and to ensure others were comfortable.  

I received a note today from someone I sent a gift to today.

They had just moved into their first home and the box of calm was to acknowledge the significance of this time.

The gift was something simple - 

As I sit surrounded by all our beautiful products taking in the calming scents and ponder this for myself.

I bring my awareness inwards and know for me; it is to spend more time with the people that matter to me most.

Anxiety presents in many forms and tends to show in particular ways for each of us. 

As a therapist, I encourage clients to become familiar with their own anxiety signals.  

Come to know your signals and develop meaningful self-care supports.

For me meditation is rarely a time free from thought, but rather a part of the experience.

I work to allow whatever is there to appear and to go, whilst staying connected and grounded.

I invite you to find what feels right for you.

It has been a big year on so many fronts

One of them being launching The Calm Store

The inspiration coming from a desire to support more people to find ease in their lives.