Discover the Joy of Wander in the video below. Hope it inspires you to find something good in your everyday life and turn that into something that could inspire yourself and others too. Enjoy!

Never one to pass up the opportunity rest-up whilst out and about, found Fold street was right up my alley! So, plunged myself and my long-suffering back pack on the folded bench for a well deserved break. Samsung turning Old Street Station into Fold street, was nothing short of folded innovation! Iconic street pieces like the red phone box, single decker bus, lamppost and bench were reimagined into folded sculptures. It shows the importance of thinking creatively outside the box.

...Somethings are far beyond words.

The illusion of having more is a fallacy. Making the best use of what you have, will serve you better.  

Take a walk is a short poem highlighting the importance of walking to improve wellbeing. Walking, if one's health permits, is good for the soul. What’s more, it’s free with no gym membership required. A little walk can do amazing things for the body and mind. Especially at a time when much is being thrown our way, it just makes sense to slow things down and take a walk.

Vintage-inspired block printed book board with waxed and painted book edge....a simple way to put your personal stamp on your store bought journal or notebook! 

We can all learn a thing or two from a mother's love. Like when a baby poos. Regardless of the unpleasant scent that fills the air, a mother would simply clean up the baby whilst cooing to her infant between nappy change. That right there, is love in it's purest form. Makes me wonder whether we could all take a leaf from a mother's book and love those in our lives holistically. What do I mean? Imagine seeing a profile on a dating site that reads:

"She will belch and fart at a moment's notice, interested? Call me!"

Would you honestly make that call? May be or maybe not? Truth is, I kind of wonder why truths like these aren't mentioned on dating sites. It will surely save unnecessary pretence, so that people can just be themselves and do away with the superficial malarkey. Don't you think? That's why I'm taking my hat off to Mothers this Mother's Day. Because let's face it, loving someone unconditionally is not the easiest job in the world!  

On another note, it's hard not to remember Mum on Mothering Sunday. One thing I do remember was how I would follow her like a puppy wherever she went! If she went shopping, I went shopping, if she had a passion for something, I would be sure to follow suit. It's how I learned to crochet, take cookery classes and even dabbled into the world of craft making! So, as I sat down on a bench at the tube station on my commute from work and pulled out a health Bar to snack on, I had a flash back. This was what Mum and I used to do whenever we were out and about and needed a break. She would get me a light snack to munch, whilst we took a little break before continuing our shopping trip.

Somehow, I had continued this practice without giving it much thought  until this moment. It's funny the subtle things we remember about those we've loved and lost. It brought a smile to my face. Clearly, Mum lives on in me. What would I say if Mum were here today? I would say, "Happy Mother's day to the one with a smile that melts life's troubles away."

And in honour of all mothers past and present I say, Happy Mother's day. For sacrificing your time, your years, along with your toil and sweat to raise generations.