James Ballantyne

The Universe conspires to help the dreamer

Paulo Coelho
  • Morning moment

    A Morning Blessing by John O’Donohue. Continue reading

  • Time to Be

    Hey you Why not take some time for yourself today? If you can Where you can Prioritise that voice in you that fights for space to ‘just be’ So let it be Gently find that moment, to be you Sing… Continue reading

  • Above the clouds, there isn’t the rain

    Storms are a matter of perspective So is the rain In terrential rain my plane took off from Newcastle airport on Saturday morning, the rain streaming down the windows as it taxied along the tarmac As it took off, yes… Continue reading

  • Self Compassion Treasure moments

    I have been amazed by the universe treasure moments that seem to arrive to me, chance encounters, free gifts in shops, writing in books that match what I’d been talking about the day before (no algorithms there) This was one… Continue reading

  • Resisting the urge to understand rather than be self- compassionate.

    If you’ve read my last two piece of writing in the last few days you will know that I have shared a little about self compassion, and in particular showing self compassion for my self critical nature. It would be… Continue reading

  • Self-Compassion Nuggets

    After writing yesterdays piece on Self Compassion, I have spent time today reflecting, meditating and feeling through the following quotes. I share them here: You can’t have compassion unless you’re first willing to feel what you feel John Welwood :… Continue reading

  • The Powerful Blog I Didnt Write.

    What I Learned about the blog I didnt write. Continue reading

    The Powerful Blog I Didnt Write.
  • Its Time

    Its was time for a change. Why… you maybe ask? Because I was hiding. Hiding and making myself confused. I figured , that it was time to just be me. Time to just be me, and not think ‘How is… Continue reading

    Its Time
  • Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    This Month is #domesticviolenceawarenessmonth More details are here: https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/domestic-violence-awareness-month/ Signs You Are In An Abusive Relationship A lot of people do not realize that they are in an abusive relationship. Here are some of the signs that you could be… Continue reading

    Domestic Violence Awareness Month
  • Self Love is a Risk

    You’ve just got to love yourself, they say Give yourself time You are important You are enough Its about being vulnerable, and embracing discomfort Thats what some of the books say. Thats what’s required for life, for creativity and innovation… Continue reading

    Self Love is a Risk

Life is a Journey paved with Love