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    Hole in the Wall at Thompsons Bay

    There is no shortcut through grief, through trauma, or through the deep work of healing. But there is light. There is always light. And every step, no matter how small, gets you closer.

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  • Quotes

    Be yourself. Be happy. Be free ❤

    "Don’t lose your soul trying to make everyone else happy. Be yourself. Be happy. Be free and you will touch lives just as you are. For who you are is beautiful and one of a kind."

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  • Healing & Growth

    The Power of Affirmations

    We influence the world with every breath, thought, word and action. Improve your energy by starting your day with affirmations.

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    Unlocking Your True Self: Freedom from Identity

    To separate what YOU want out of life, who YOU want to be and how YOU want to live your life might well be the most valuable exercise you ever do.

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  • My Journey

    Why I Share My Personal Life on a Blog (Even If It Feels a Bit Crazy)

    This is me, showing up, with my scribbles, stories, shifting moods, and messy humanity. Welcome to the madness 💛

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    Life’s Challenges Don’t Define You

    When you shift your mindset from Why is this happening to me? to What if this is happening for me? Everything changes. Suddenly, you’re not just a passive passenger in your story. You’re an active participant, navigating, learning, and growing along the way.

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  • Healing & Growth

    Igniting Your Spark: Reclaiming Purpose When You Feel Lost

    We all have those days, sometimes weeks or even months when we feel like we’re just drifting. Life feels dull, directionless, and meaningless. You might find yourself wondering, “Is this it?” or feeling like a deflated balloon – mentally and emotionally fatigued, uninspired, and disconnected from who you really are. If you’re reading this, it’s likely because you’re in that place, or you’ve been there before. And you’re not alone. The truth is, even the most purpose-driven people lose their spark sometimes. The key isn’t to avoid these moments but to recognize them as a call – a whisper from your higher self urging you to realign, reset, and reignite.…

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    Slow Days in Shrewsbury, England

    Shrewsbury itself is a fairytale of a town, with cobbled streets, hidden courtyards, timber-framed houses and riverside trails. Every corner invites wandering, and there’s always something beautiful to stumble upon - a historic building, a tucked-away bookshop, or a view of the River Severn that makes you pause and breathe deeper.

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  • Healing & Growth

    Mindfulness

    Over the years, life has taught me many things... but there is one truth that stands out: peace isn’t somewhere out there. It's here, this exact moment, this unrepeatable now. And mindfulness is the key to finding it.

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    Winter Magic at Castle Law Hill Fort, Scotland

    The climb wasn’t easy with the snow piling under our boots, but reaching the top was absolutely worth it. From the summit of Castle Law Hill Fort, the views were spectacular, sweeping across the Pentlands, the valleys, and far into the wintry haze. You could see the glint of snow-covered Edinburgh rooftops in the distance, and beyond that, the faint blue of the sea.

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Chasing the Light is a photo journal, combining my love for writing and photography. I invite you to join me on a journey of discovery and growth as we 'chase the light' in both life and photography.

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Rewarded with the most incredible landscapes at the top of Table Mountain, Cape Town. There is nowhere quite like home 🇿🇦 Just an ordinary afternoon in South Africa, taking the family pet for a walk 🐘 🇿🇦 Three photos. One beautiful little West Coast town 🤍 Some versions of us only exist in old photographs. Lately I’ve been reminiscing about this gorgeous protea and vegetable garden I built with my dad. A reminder for the days when everything feels a little too much: Sometimes the places we love become part of how we find our way back to ourselves 💙 Where’s your favourite place to watch the day end in Cape Town? #PringleBay #WesternCape #WildCoastline #CapeOverberg #ExploreSouthAfrica Unpopular opinion: you don’t need to drive all the way to Franschhoek or Stellenbosch for a proper Cape Winelands moment! There’s something about standing between these enormous columns and looking out over Cape Town that makes you stop for a moment. I'll say it: dogs make almost every adventure better ❤️ There was a time when every adventure had these three beside me. Some sunsets simply ask you to stop, breathe, and remember how beautiful it is to just be here ✨

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  • Standing at Victoria Falls: Powerful, Breathtaking and Impossible to Forget
    You can see the mist rising over the water, the sunlight catching the spray, and the vastness of the Zambezi River as it moves towards the edge. But no photo can prepare you for the sound, the energy, or the feeling of standing somewhere so powerful.
  • A Llandudno Sunset and a Quiet Reminder to Slow Down
    Some sunsets simply ask you to stop, breathe, and remember how beautiful it is to just be here.
  • Every Adventure Had Them in It
    We explored parks, forests and beaches all over the Western Cape. We chased waves, walked sandy paths, stopped for coffee with dogs curled up in the car, and found our way through more muddy trails than I can remember.
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