Keeping the peace can be a difficult task -my mentor always instilled ‘blessed are the peacemakers….’

However, in reality it can of course open one up to be accused of being a softie/a pushover but I know which I would rather be. Being strong and confident does not mean that you are free from pain when others are tactless.

So what we must also remember is that the peacemakers are also sensitive and regular human beings so spare a thought for their feelings too.

Today’s mantra be kind, be kind and kinder still!

I am extremely fortunate to work alongside the psychology tutor/life coach Lorna Chiverton-Hunt who works passionately with young adults.

Please read her article on Innovate My School’s website with excellent tips and advice regarding ways to combat bullying.

http://www.innovatemyschool.com/industry-expert-articles/item/1418-how-to-combat-bullying-with-life-coaching-skills.html

Life moves in mysterious ways and a close pal is always reminding me that we meet people for a reason that doesn’t always become clear until much later….but it is all part of ‘God’s plan’ if you believe in a God.

However, I prefer to believe for the past fourteen years it is my beautiful mother and mentor who is moving things on the chess board of life for me to make great things happen.

Owen, if you are reading this ..here’s to that infinity pool In Uganda and working with creative talented writers…leave the editors and pessimists back home. SMILE!!

Aside of  one of my favorite Beatles albums what a concept if we viewed our soul as rubber and that we did in fact bounce back again reincarnated a better or stronger individual?

In life we so often get knock backs and if we can bounce back like Tigger from Winnie The Pooh then we are indeed lucky. Of course it depends what the disappointment is..but if it is something really dear to you then it’s a good idea to find a way just to do that.

With this is mind I will be tackling the Editor’s hatchet job on one of my books, reminding myself it is just one opinion and thanking the ‘positive angels’ that I don’t have an ego about my writing. Thank God for a fab agent too!

But first an afternoon tea with one of best boys, Jamie.

If you find yourself  in St Mawes, Cornwall search out St Just In Roseland Church. ‘Built at the turn of the 13th Century, thousands of people from all over the world come to visit this enchanting church in its idyllic location.’ (Their own free guide) 

Whilst I visited every type of beautiful church possible in Italy last year with splendor unimaginable, this church has the best surrounding grounds I have ever seen.

The gardens are amazing, and around every corner you find a beautiful ornate pond. A truly lovely pace to either get married in or be laid to peace. There had been a wedding the day previously and a garland of flowers were above the church door.

It was good to reflect and light a candle for Mum whilst away from my own churches and to put a wish pebble in their healing pool for a special gentlemen who has had a difficult year.

So a few wonderful days in Cornwall, of course the first afternoon I indulged in a cream tea..it would be rude not to.

However, the next day wandering around Mevagissey, my friend and I came across a small cafe. Time for a morning coffee, but on the menu we spotted cheese teas.

This was excellent, a melt in the mouth home made cheese scone, with a generous wedge of strong Cheddar and soft creamy Brie, apple chutney… accompanied by  pot of good tea.

What a great idea, and hello to Linda one of the proprietors at  ‘Cafe Blue’ In Church Street Mevagissey! …see told you I would add you to my blog.

A beautiful man recommended I read ‘Many Lives, Many Masters’ By Dr Brian Weiss some time ago. I took it away to Cornwall to read as part of NLP reflective reading.

An amazing book extremely thought provoking and resonated with me as a believer of listening to the messages that come to us in our dreams. I could not put it down and it prompted a good debate with my friend over endless cups of tea and glasses of wine.

Genetics responsible for so much and energies that both religion and science have pondered over for many years.

Add it to your list of reading and challenge your beliefs.

I consider myself fortunate to be one of the research volunteers at UCL Hospital and I am hoping my article in their quarterly newsletter will encourage others to do likewise.

Bioresearch is a fascinating subject and for those of you keen to learn more take a look at the following link and see what great work the team are achieving.

http://www.uclhospitals.brc.nihr.ac.uk/research/ucl-bioresource

May is action on stroke month and The Stroke Association’s theme is to make it purple. For information on how you can participate, support and donate; please check out their website http://www.stroke.org.uk

Photograph  A Manning Ashridge Woods 2015

My latest article on bereavement can now be viewed on Innovate My School’s website.

http://www.innovatemyschool.com/industry-expert-articles/item/1414-bereavement-helping-pupils-and-towards-recovery.html

I hope parents and teachers will find this piece useful in helping their pupils/children through what is a difficult journey for the young.

With thanks to Lorna Chiverton-Hunt (a student life coach/psychology tutor) for her valuable advice and contribution.