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18/04/2026
This day 10 years ago, I fell to my knees in disbelief, horror and incredible heartache when I was told one of my closest friends had taken his life. My life changedā¦ at first for the worst, but I have since grown and healed and understand a bit more about myself nowā¦Itās been quite the journey! I think my friend would be proud!!š«
The world lost an absolute gem of a human and it makes me so angry, sad and frustrated to think that he felt he had no other option, and that so many others since have felt the same! š¢
I still donāt understand why, and I still carry a lot of guilt and sadness around it all, but I try to find peace in the memories, his rants, his laughter, his energy, his kindness, his support and his wisdom! š
Im still trying to accept that Iāll never really and truly understandā¦ and for the last few years I felt like Iād let my attachment to him go a little, and avoided talking too much about himā¦ but it turns out, doing a mental health first aid course, has brought it all backā¦ the pain, the sadness, the frustration and anguish as well as the guilt again, quite strongly. Wising Iād known what I know now, so I couldāve maybe, just maybe made a difference to him and changed his course of action š¤·š»āāļø
This is not a pity post, but more of a message to anyone who is struggling out there, just talk. Let someone know you need help. PLEASE! šš¼
Whether youāre struggling yourself or you are supporting someone elseā¦ You are someoneās bright light and maybe you donāt know it yet, but people love you for who you are right now!!! š
Life is not a dress rehearsal, this is it!!
Donāt count the days, make the days count!!
Iām tryingā¦
Jen š
22/12/2025
Youāve got some bike riders or some outdoorsy folks in your life and you want to give them a slightly different kind of gift this Christmas?!
Why not gift a transformational and empowering experienceā¦
2026 dates are now out for my GUIDED MINDFUL RIDES - this could be the best gift everā¦ even if itās to yourself!!! š«¶š¼
šļø Saturday 28th March 2026
šļø Saturday 23rd May 2026
š Tweed Valley area (Glentress or Innerleithen)
You can book directly on my website, link is in my bio, or message me directly to book 2 places with 10% discount!!
Mindful rides are one of my favourite things to do with clients, and Iād love to share this with more of you! Please share on your stories and tag me, or with anyone you think would love this, or tag them in the commentsā¦
Any questions, just ask
Jen š
I was honoured to support the Inner Wild Retreat day last weekend. I also got to take part in the day, and tried to capture some of the special momentsā¦ all in the cosy tucked away off the Innerleithen high street šš¼
Ashley delivered a range of yoga styles throughout the day, bringing in strength and power, combined with softness and stillness. I loved every movement. š«¶š¼
Another highlight was the painting session hosted by Lesley. At first, I must admit, I had blank canvas fear: the fear of not being able to create anything, making a decision, of being judged, fear of failingā¦ but with wonderful gentle encouragement I eventually embraced the process. I got messy. I experimented with so many of the tools and techniques Lesley showed us. And loved it!! Iāll share more on this another timeā¦ šØ
And I held a workshop with breathwork, an opportunity to learn and practice techniques for regulating our nervous system and a journaling session, featuring some reflection time and goal/word settingā¦ anyone got their word for 2026 yet?! š¤
Iām really looking forward to future collaborations with this lovely duoā¦ but also, watch this space for some Mindful Routes monthly workshops starting next spring! More on this soonā¦ š You can sign up to my newsletter to be the first to know about my own events for 2026 š«
And if youād like to join one of the retreats, check out .wild.retreats events in 2026, on their page!! šš¼
Hope to see some of you at a retreat or workshop in 2026!!
Jen š
02/12/2025
You donāt have to keep up with everyone all the timeā¦ just keep going in the best way you know how! And I donāt just mean riding bikes, I mean in generalā¦
Stay in alignment with what matters to you, your values and what you needā¦ rather than comparing and trying to ākeep upā with everyone else!!
Youāre good enough just as you are!! And when you start making conscious choices based on what you need and want, everything falls in to place and FLOWS!!
Who doesnāt love that flow state!?! On and off the bikeā¦
Weāve all just got to keep on keeping onā¦ š«
Jen š
personaldevelopmentcoach
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