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Di Atherton In Food For Thought, Growth, Healing, Health, Illness, Life journeys, Wellness

Journey of Illness: Part 2

Over recent weeks I have heard about several people facing life-threatening and terminal illnesses with the most horrific physical symptoms and pain. Pain so bad that not even heavy doses of morphine have done much to alleviate it. It's heart-breaking to see another human being suffer so as well as witness the emotional strain on their loved ones. I began…

Di Atherton In Change, Food For Thought, Grief, Growth, Healing, Life journeys, Loss

Journey of Loss: The Spaciousness of Grief

Spaciousness. The word popped into my mind as I was headed down the N4 towards Old Joe’s Kaia where Marian Cottle and I were going to be facilitating our Journey of Loss Retreat over the weekend. It’s a beautiful drive through the mountains, farmlands and orchards, just 45 minutes from Mbombela where I live. Where we create and hold space…

Di Atherton In Growth, Healing, Health, Illness, Life journeys, Wellness

Journey of Illness – Part 1

This client is the first one I have had who has consistently included distance Reiki sessions and meditation alongside her chemo and other treatments. Her mindset has also played a big part in her journey. Halfway through 2021 I was contacted by a friend, who had moved to the UK many years ago. A single Mum going through a difficult…