With the building blocks of my life lying scattered before me, three words, Who Am I? ran through my mind, over and over again. These three words frightened me, as I did not know the answer. 

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'A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step'. Lao Tzu.

 

I found myself taking one single step at a time on a journey that took me to the mountains of British Columbia, the forests of Sweden and St. Francis' Way, Italy; to devouring the words of ancient teachings and to the healing power of stories, especially the words of Rumi and Lao Tzu; to being supported by local and indigenous communities, and to being seen, heard and empowered by healers, mentors and coaches.

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The answer very slowly began to unfold from deep within my heart. 

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Days and many months followed, before I began to experience a stillness and a presence between each breath giving rise to joy and clarity.  From this place, a deep connection with my true nature and my inner calling (intuition) began to emerge, and I started to plant new seeds with purpose, and build a new thriving structure in my personal and business life. 

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I have always felt connected to a larger place than what I could visibly see before me. At a young age, growing up at the foot of the South Downs National park UK, I could wander off into nature and be utterly free, to imagine and play with the fairy folk and gnomes. I had time to figure out ‘my’ world. And I felt a deep conviction that there were many other places to explore in the physical and non-physical sense.

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Stories have always shaped my world, from a young child sitting with eager ears listening to my Grandpa tell tales of adventures and curiosities; 15 years working in the corporate world of magazine publishing at Conde Nast, and The Telegraph Group and Independent Bookshops, where thousands of imaginary and real stories were told and re-told; and Storytelling to young children in nature; and telling my own two daughters endless fairytales, myths and legends. I would travel to SE Asia, N America, and Europe, which cultivated my love and interest in discovering new cultures and places, and to hear more stories!

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My journey of a thousand miles, has led me to a point where I take each step daily, with presence, purpose and love. I believe the treasure of life can be found in the stories that we hold close in our hearts, waiting to be told. 

 

 I am here to support and guide others to discover their own truth and stories, to share in experiences and to smile at each point on their journey of a thousand miles, on my signature programme, Smile Through Transition, or on retreat. Together we can have a positive impact on our own lives, on others and in the world. 

 

Each day is one to explore and to see the magic and miracles - be curious....

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I love spending time with my two daughters, trekking new paths,

browsing bookshops, visiting art galleries, stargazing and eating alfresco with family and friends.

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