Those were the very first words I read, as I opened my book by Shauna Niequist – Present Over Perfect. What a coincidence!

I drove out with every intention to lay by the ocean, to feel the sand between my toes and close my eyes to breathe in the fresh, crisp ocean air.

But something happened to me on the way in …

I’ve had quite a few people ask me, “What is self-compassion?” A year ago, I too learned what it meant, especially within my own life.

Watching sunsets are probably one of my absolute favourite things to do to ease my mind, and is often a part of what I do for self care.