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Sometimes in life, we need to pause and re-evaluate.

Not just by looking within, but by looking at the bigger picture.

The experiences that shaped us.

The lessons we learned.

The moments that changed our direction.

This is the beginning of my journey, and I'm sharing it honestly. It if helps just one person to believe that change is possible then that's enough for me.

Here is your weekly reflection.

What has shaped your life so far in this chapter?

Sometimes it’s the roles we carry, the people around us, and the responsibilities we hold. But it can also be the wider influences — the expectations, the experiences, the spaces we move through, and the messages we’ve picked up along the way.

We don’t shape our lives in isolation. Family, community, culture, work, and life changes all play a part in how we see ourselves and the choices we make.

So take a moment and reflect: what has influenced your thinking, your confidence, your values, and the direction of your life so far in this chapter?

Following our conversations, we took a short break for refreshments before moving into the creative part of the session. With gentle music playing in the background, everyone designed a journal that reflected who they are. This creative activity was both relaxing and therapeutic, giving everyone the opportunity to express themselves in a personal way. It was an enjoyable part of the session and was embraced by all.

Looking for a local space to pause, connect and focus on your wellbeing?

Let's build a Creative Wellbeing community where people can come together, reflect, learn practical life skills and enjoy simple creative activities in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

To introduce people to what Creative Wellbeing is all about, I'm running an online introduction on 23rd July at 7pm.

It's a chance to meet me, discover the CREATE Framework, and see whether it's something that feels right for you.

If you go on to book one of my in-person workshops or events, your online session fee will be credited towards your next booking.

We’d already completed the first part of the journalling online, and now we’ve moved into the in-person creative wellbeing session.

When I create my workshops, they always come from a place of depth. Not surface-level stuff. Depth. The kind of depth that makes you stop, pause, and really think.

So let’s go a bit deeper.

Let’s think about your personal identity and your social identity

Let’s think about the things that have influenced your life, and what’s shaping you right now.

Thank you to everyone who attended the final part of the Healing Arts workshops.

We began with group discussions that invited deep reflection and thoughtful conversation.

We all know the Canva wellness templates that can feel generic and surface-level, but if you really want to see your life through a different lens, this session was for you.

Using our journals and group discussion, we created something more meaningful - a journal that actually reflects our journeys. A keepsake we can return to, write in, and grow with.

It was a truly meaningful session, and we are grateful to Birmingham City Council for funding this workshop.

Mid-year already… and yes, I’m going to say it… Christmas is on the horizon.

So let me ask you — how has the first half of the year been for you? What have you achieved?

What have you learned about yourself along the way?

Sometimes we move so quickly that we don’t pause to notice just how much has shifted within us.

This midpoint is powerful. It offers a chance to reflect on where you’ve been and how that shapes where you’re heading next.

Thank you to everyone who joined the online session last week. I’m spending this week adding the finishing touches to the final part of the workshop - from creating embellishments and keepsakes to refining the overall experience.

I’m really looking forward to seeing you on Thursday. Let’s get creative!

I am really looking forward to this evening. For those who are attending, here is the link.