I interviewed Angela Ward, who co-runs Go Simply Funerals with her husband Kevin, about her work as a funeral celebrant… Read more

Of course, the dying need appropriate physical pain control. But they also have what might be termed soul needs—to feel… Read more

I found myself surprisingly disturbed as I listened on BBC i-player to Roisin McAuley’s absorbing BBC Radio 4 documentary, Leaving Mr Wrong… Read more

By chance this morning, I ended up having a long telephone conversation with Sheila, a friend I haven’t spoken to… Read more

‘There are no references to the Sun turning red during the middle of the day,’ said folklorist Twm Elias this… Read more

Been talking to quite a few women this week.  Their stories about menopause are touching, particularly those who are struggling… Read more

Psychic work and mediumship are regarded with such suspicion and disrespect in our western culture. I find this really sad… Read more

It’s a sad fact these days that most people in the West learn about death second hand – usually from… Read more

A recent survey commissioned by the Dying Matters Coalition (set up by the National Council of Palliative Care to promote… Read more

An Advance Directive (living will) stipulates, for example, whether you want to be resuscitated or should you become seriously ill, what… Read more

Last weekend I spent a delightful twenty-four hours with a group of Christian parapsychologists.  Yes, those belonging to the Churches’… Read more

This morning I spoke to a dear friend who is struggling with life-long depression.  Listening to her reminded me of… Read more

I don’t know about you, but I am maxed out with suggestions on how to cope with lockdown and COVID-19. Yesterday,… Read more

Jamie Catto is the founder member of Faithless, the highly successful world music band. Jamie is also a life-challenging personal… Read more

Every six weeks I run a consciousness meeting for a group of women who want to talk about what really… Read more

This time the workshop took place in Sailsbury with a group of 16 therapists and counsellors. Five (including the only… Read more

Ben Parkes, also known as YogaBen, has been teaching and practising yoga for over twenty years. He trained with Swami Ambikananda. She, herself,… Read more

Last week was a bit of an emotional roller coaster for me.  So, while I applaud Lord Richard Layard’s enthusiasm… Read more