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There's something about stations.

All the people coming and going. Each with their own story, journey and destination.

The stirring of emotions. So many departures and arrivals. Hellos and goodbyes. Escapes and new beginnings. Nostalgia and melancholy all mixed up with the excitement and promise of the unexplored.

They are symbols of the spaces in-between. Doorways to the unknown. Places where we're no longer fully 'here', but not yet 'there'. Crossroads where we leave behind the familiar and enter unknown territory.

They're a reminder that this is the truth of second of every moment. We're always in flux. Never quite sure what's going to happen next, even if we know where we want to go. It's a truth I can easily distract myself from in the mundane reality of day-to-day life.

Stations are a wake up call. A reminder that I can access this feeling of electricity and mystery any time I choose to slow down, pay attention, and let go.

What spaces and places make you feel most alive?
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Some thoughts beyond work-life balance... The Holy Grail we all seem to be after in our lives and work is a greater sense of balance.
Some of us have clear ideas on how we think this will happen. When we have more clarity about where we're headed in work or life. When we have greater financial stability. When we improve our relationships. Or when we feel more creative or self-expressed. For others, it's a deep yearning we're yet to find words for- for more space, meaning or fulfilment.

Current collective wisdom tells us that all we need to do is become better at managing our time. Then we'll feel more fulfilled, the yearning will retreat, and 'balance' restored.

There is some truth here, but what if you've already optimised your day, started a yoga practice, stopped checking your phone, yet a sense of balance still eludes you? Where do you go from there?
Read the rest of this week's journal entry via the link in the bio ☝️
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Picture in Dean Village from my trip to Edinburgh in June.
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About Saturday night...🙈. It started off here @peddlermkt and ended with one lost phone 😫. So my already brutal hangover came with added anxiety 😓. So lucky to have it back in my hands today thanks to a lovely uber driver 🙌😅. #phew #imneverdrinkingagain #atleastuntiltheweekend

So on my wanderings last weekend I found Hagrid's house nestled amongst the trees. I almost expected Buckbeak to appear 😂⚡️
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In other news, is there something that's had you going round in circles in your head lately that you could use some fresh perspectives on? Or a situation you've been feeling stuck in?
If you'd like to fill me in on what you're wrestling with, whether it's work, business, creativity or lifestyle-related, you can do so (totally anonymously) using the the Ask The Eye form (link in bio ☝️). I'll be responding to questions over the coming weeks on the Journal, so keep your eyes peeled 👀
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Some thoughts on white space.

A blank canvas is what we all face before we start making, designing or writing.

Do you find it inspiring or intimidating?
I've noticed that when my words dry up, it tends to be because an idea isn't hitting me immediately and I feel impatient and agitated, with myself and that space. Before I know it, I've left the realms of play and curiosity and slipped into searching for something brilliantly original to say. And when I make that the goal, the writing never quite rings true.

And it certainly doesn't feel good.

Similarly though, desperately seeking some state of perfect relaxation in order to write can turn into just as much of a wild goose chase.

The answer, as always, seems to lie somewhere in the messy middle. Experimenting to rediscover what gets my creative juices flowing, reinstating practices for my mind and body that mean I'm much more likely to be relaxed in general, creating systems that give me plenty of time and space to get things done (as I tend to find tight deadlines stressful rather than motivating), and lastly, (and probably most importantly), forgiving myself if I have a terrible day.

All these things work for me to meet that blank white space with more trust and confidence.
What works for you?
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