Peace on Earth can sound like a distant dream — a virtuous vision, often spoken about yet not always believed possible within our lifetime. Many people pray for peace, but fewer of us pause to consider the barriers to peace in our bodies, our homes, and our daily lives. Are we truly willing to do the inner work required to cultivate peace within ourselves?
Category Archives: personal reflection
The Most Unexpected Valentine’s Gift
“I received a call from reception—there was a delivery waiting for me. My heart raced. Who could possibly be sending me a Valentine’s gift? As I made my way down three flights of stairs and crossed the vast atrium, I tried to piece it together. When I arrived, I was handed the biggest, most breathtaking bouquet of red roses I had ever seen… but when I read the card, everything changed.”
NHS and The Zen Project : Spreading Wellness
This week, I’ve been in London offering micro wellness sessions to NHS staff as part of The Zen Project. Supporting the NHS and being part of The Zen Project is something I’m deeply grateful for. Helping those who dedicate themselves to supporting so many of us is incredibly important to me.
The Zen Project is a mobile wellbeing station offering guided micro Zen Sessions to workplaces, community spaces, and schools—all from a beautifully converted American school bus.
Gratitude An Amazing Hack to Happiness
Gratitude works because it taps into some fundamental laws of life—like the law of vibration and the law of attraction. Simply put, we attract more of what we put out. The more we feel grateful, the more good things flow to us. On the flip side, the things we don’t focus on just fade into the background.
It’s simple: where our awareness goes, energy flows.
When we focus on the positive, we naturally see and feel more positivity around us. And here’s the real benefit: gratitude doesn’t just make us feel good—it leads to joy. Being happy doesn’t automatically make us grateful, but being grateful absolutely makes us happy.
The Art of Wintering: Embracing the Winter Cycle
We all know winter as a season—something that happens outside of ourselves, as nature’s cycle turns. But how often do we think about ourselves as cyclical beings too? In today’s world, we’re surrounded by artificial light, rigid routines, and demanding lives. It’s been a long time since any of us, or our ancestors, lived in tune with the natural seasons. Yet, there’s a reason the Earth has its seasons, and there’s also a reason we, too, benefit from living more seasonally.
The Witch Trials in Abington Park
Last year I met with a local friend and his young daughter in Abington Park, a 5-minute walk from my house, and as we are both spiritual healers, he was telling me about the witch trials held in the park, and how women were drowned and hanged here. We were joking that if it was today, I would be on trial!
A Journey from Watford to Worldwide Healing
As the year ends, I find myself reflecting on my life and the events that have brought me to this palace. Born in 1977 in Watford General Hospital, just 15 months after my sister Aimee, I am the middle child in a family that would lay the foundation for a journey marked by resilience, self-discovery, and an unwavering commitment to personal growth.
Laura Hamblyn Holistic Healer 