A quick note from the road

I could be travelling and working but I’m choosing to just be travelling while travelling.

Soft, velvety fur runs under my fingers; a moment of tactile pleasure. A leap, and he’s on my back as I make breakfast, his chin on my shoulder to watch and purr in my ear; the sound vibrating down my back and making me smile. His mischief is infectious. 

I sit to eat my breakfast and he curls up on my lap, rotating once, twice, three times before plonk! into position. Warmth and love fill my chest; for this little creature, for early mornings, for moments like these. 

I drink my coffee, I open my journal, I watch as it gets bright outside. The quiet allows me to wake up slowly, to sink a little deeper into myself, to drift through the moment — suspended — simply as a living, breathing presence. I’m here, I’m alive. I’m feeling, what? Tired or energised? Happy or sad? Stressed or inspired?

The truth is, it doesn’t really matter how I feel. What matters is that I’ve taken a moment to find out, to listen to what’s within and without, to acknowledge whatever emotion or thought shows up. When you take a moment to bask in the silence, you can hear what’s going on. For me, that’s when I feel grateful — for the taste of my food, for the view out of my window, for pausing in this way, as this is what I need to do in order to feel joy, to feel heiter. By taking these breathers every morning and throughout my day, I’m allowing space for joy, thereby improving my mental health, my resilience, and an overall sense of calm and contentment.  

The above is an excerpt from an article I wrote for Heiter Magazine. To continue reading, click here.

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Tea in Tangiers

Hello all,

Last night I arrived in Casablanca after coming down from the Rif mountains, where I was revisiting some of my favourite places.

As a result, this will just be a quick note — I’ve never been a fan of typing on my phone and I’m trying not to work on anything that isn’t essential while I'm away. I never find it easy to switch off, but aside from keeping in-touch with a few clients, I’m offline and taking a breather.

So for today’s letter, I’d like to share with you this article I wrote for Heiter Magazine. Katharina, the editor-in-chief of Heiter, asked me to write about how to cultivate joy in our everyday lives. We wanted to explore the topic from a slightly different angle, why it is so important and how easy it can be to call in more delicious moments, which will enhance our overall experience of life.

“Just think, if small moments can give you an electric charge of delight, then when those ‘bigger’ achievements or celebrations come, you’ll be open to such a deep sense of euphoria you might never have imagined.”

If you don’t already know Heiter, I highly recommend both the print magazine and the online publication. You can also find Heiter on Instagram or sign up to the newsletter (can’t link — apologies!).

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be announcing the first online workshop I’m planning for subscribers, which I’m really excited about. Weekly letters will also resume ASAP!

Happy Spring Equinox to you all, this feels like the real beginning of the year, so take some quiet time to assess and think about what you want for the coming months or year. Whatever that may be, own your desires and don't feel guilty for having them ✨

Tamzin