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Following the relaunch of our podcast based on each of our core values, we're pleased to release the first in our "Flourishing" stream. This stream is hosted by Sam, our Wellbeing Practitioner, who discusses Wellbeing in the Winter with Anna and Emily. https://soundcloud.com/leedssanctuary/flourishing-winter-wellbeing?si=d669679ccccf444b86700cd0ef3b8a7a&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing We hope you enjoy listening - let us know what you think!… Continue reading The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Flourishing – Winter Wellbeing

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Transition and Wellbeing

August 23, 2022 Sam Havis

Most of us remember that first day at secondary school. We’d grown up through the primary classes to finally reach "top billing". We knew our way around that little school like the backs of our hands. We knew all the teachers like our own families. The kids were all recognised by sight if not name and everyone knew us. But… Continue reading Transition and Wellbeing

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Creation and Wellbeing

July 12, 2022 Sam Havis

When did you last walk in a park? Sit in a garden? Venture out for a ramble in the countryside? What was the effect it had on you? We all instinctively know that being in nature is beneficial for us, but do we know why? Well, even scientists aren’t entirely sure why green spaces are so important for our mental… Continue reading Creation and Wellbeing

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Creation Meditation

July 12, 2022 Emily Smith

This month's meditation is based on our July 2022 theme of "Creation". Our aim is to give you the opportunity to ponder your connection to the natural world. Can you relate to the idea of nature giving a sense of connection and refreshment? https://soundcloud.com/leedssanctuary/creation Image by James Genchi on Unsplash. Music is Relaxing Piano Music… Continue reading Creation Meditation

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Identity

June 29, 2022 wp-leedssanctuaryorguk

If you were asked to describe yourself in 5 words, I wonder what words you would choose. Maybe you would prefer to choose an image, or piece of music? I wonder what thoughts come to you as you think about yourself and your identity? If I asked a friend or family member to describe you,… Continue reading Identity

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Identity – A Visual Prayer Prompt

June 23, 2022June 23, 2022 Emily Smith

This beautiful artwork lives on the wall as you walk into the office we share with Leeds Church Institute at 43 The Calls. It was made by Shaeron Caton Rose, who wrote the meditations and curated/ contributed the artwork for our book, Everyday Sacrament. Praying Hands by Shaeron Caton Rose For many of us, the… Continue reading Identity – A Visual Prayer Prompt

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Identity Meditation

June 22, 2022 Emily Smith

This month's Leeds Sanctuary podcast meditation was written on our theme of "Identity". Take 12 minutes to pause and ask how you define yourself, and how you feel about the labels you give yourself. https://soundcloud.com/leedssanctuary/identity?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing If listening to this podcast raises something that you'd like to talk through with someone, below is some information about… Continue reading Identity Meditation

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Identity and our Wellbeing

June 16, 2022 Sam Havis

Trigger warning: this blog includes mention of suicide. Who am I? It’s only when you ask yourself this question you begin to realise what an inherently complex phenomenon identity is. Your social identity can include things like race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, religion and socioeconomic status. Some of these things may be more significant to you… Continue reading Identity and our Wellbeing

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Everyday Sacrament: Book Launch Podcast

May 23, 2022 Emily Smith

We are so delighted to be able to share with you some of the more formal aspects of our book launch a couple of weeks ago, in podcast form! https://soundcloud.com/leedssanctuary/everyday-sacrament-launch This recording includes an interview with Shaeron Caton Rose, the author and curator of the images, about the process of writing the book; and some… Continue reading Everyday Sacrament: Book Launch Podcast

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Peace and Wellbeing

May 20, 2022 Sam Havis

When I was asked to write a blog about Peace, I just had to laugh at the irony. Peace is not a word easily associated with me. I have a chaotic noisy mind with a thousand thoughts running through it at any one time. I’ve spent my adult life raising four children, running a household,… Continue reading Peace and Wellbeing