I wanted to write about something personal that happened to me this week. In the hope that if it strikes a chord with you, it might help you to stop making the error I just made.

I have been working very hard on bringing new business into Healing with Photography and setting up courses with new clients. I have gone back to a company that I used to work for, (a good few years ago), helping them in a community project that they are running, to help people recovering from mental illness.

It was a big step to get back in touch with them. And, an even bigger step to go down and do an impromptu demonstration with the group, so they could see if it was something that they felt would benefit them.

As I offered to do a short example with them, I felt a little bit of fear as to what I might put in to it. I’ve always shied away from doing a short presentation of the course, as I’m never convinced that it demonstrates Healing with Photography in the best light, as it’s too short a time. Yet in the moment it felt right.

I had to wait for a few days for the decision, as to whether the group felt this was going to be the thing for them; thankfully, they did and it’s full steam ahead. I was elated that I had achieved this contract, my boyfriend was thrilled for me, and my mum too. The one fly in the ointment, was one person within the family, who still, a week on, hasn’t mentioned one word about it; he just seemed resentful. Read More→

Ruth Bayley

Living in the beautiful rural county of Yorkshire it was perhaps natural for Ruth to have an affinity with the countryside and its wildlife. Creativity is Ruth’s driving force finding an outlet in television & radio she worked for many years as producer for BBC & ITV.

However a love of photography and for being surrounded by nature called her to go back to her photography training and bring pleasure and joy to people through her connection with our planet.

Staying in the moment when taking her images allows her to experience the natural magnificence unfolding before her eyes. It is this moment of mediation, of gratitude, that she evocatively conveys through her images.

www.healingwithphotography.co.uk

As the weeks roll by, can you believe that we are in July already? It’s time to take stock. Most importantly for me, it’s time to make sure that whilst I’m busy creating new business and bouncing ideas off of every available wall, that I make time for the people in my life.

A couple of months ago I spent a week with handwritten signs stuck up around the house. These messages ranged from, I am a multi-millionaire to I am running my courses and changing lives around the world.

Also on the list, was I am loving my boyfriend, family and friends. What I came to realise by the end of the week was this. It will never matter how much money I earn, the most important things in life are the things over which money has no control. I could have millions in the bank, yet it won’t help me pay attention to my relationships. Read More→

Ruth Bayley

Living in the beautiful rural county of Yorkshire it was perhaps natural for Ruth to have an affinity with the countryside and its wildlife. Creativity is Ruth’s driving force finding an outlet in television & radio she worked for many years as producer for BBC & ITV.

However a love of photography and for being surrounded by nature called her to go back to her photography training and bring pleasure and joy to people through her connection with our planet.

Staying in the moment when taking her images allows her to experience the natural magnificence unfolding before her eyes. It is this moment of mediation, of gratitude, that she evocatively conveys through her images.

www.healingwithphotography.co.uk

I was busy doing something the other day and I stopped to realise just how far I’ve come in the last year or so. And I don’t just mean business wise. I mean that now without too much thinking or EFT, the emotional freedom technique where you tap on points around the body to release fears, I am volunteering to get into situations that even just last year, would have had me running for the hills.

It’s too easy when you’ve never suffered from depression and anxiety or low self-esteem to sneer at people who have or are suffering. Yet, it is also understandable that people who have been lucky enough not to suffer, look at someone who is suffering with depression and see them smiling or laughing and think how can they have depression. That was the mistake I made once with a family friend, now though I understand from my own experience, when you are suffering you have good days and you have bad ones. It’s the stringing together of the good ones that helps you to recover.

I have just been with a group of people this week who are in a similar situation as I was a few years ago, though through group work they are making small yet hugely significant strides in their recovery. One of them said something that struck a chord. I’m going to paraphrase him. “A couple of years ago I was in hospital, now I’m able to come here every week and be with people who are suffering in similar situations to me and feel comfortable. I’m starting to feel more confident, yet sometimes the differences are so small I don’t always realise how far I’ve come on this journey.” Read More→

Ruth Bayley

Living in the beautiful rural county of Yorkshire it was perhaps natural for Ruth to have an affinity with the countryside and its wildlife. Creativity is Ruth’s driving force finding an outlet in television & radio she worked for many years as producer for BBC & ITV.

However a love of photography and for being surrounded by nature called her to go back to her photography training and bring pleasure and joy to people through her connection with our planet.

Staying in the moment when taking her images allows her to experience the natural magnificence unfolding before her eyes. It is this moment of mediation, of gratitude, that she evocatively conveys through her images.

www.healingwithphotography.co.uk