My Life Journeys...
Tour Guide
Language Teacher
French Tutor & Speaker
Supply Teacher
& Mindfulness Practitioner
Mindfulness & Reiki Practitioner
Ultimate Destination
For over a decade, I had the joy of working as an accredited tour guide, unveiling the treasures of my beloved Troyes and Reims located in the Champagne Region (France). It was a fulfilling experience to open hearts and minds to the cultural and artistic gems of my region.
The year 2000 marked a new chapter in my life. I moved to England and worked as a qualified language teacher. However, after many years of teaching, I resigned due to depression and I knew my body was telling me "enough is enough".Through a friend of mine, I was introduced to the practice of meditative breathing. It became a daily source of energy, giving me a renewed sense that I can achieve other things in life.
I opened a new chapter in my life by setting up Fall4French dedicated to private French lessons for adults, talks on French culture with a specialisation in art, fashion and history of champagne. Additionally, I organised short stays for small groups in the Champagne region. It was like living the joy of guiding and lecturing once again.
Five years later, I returned to teaching as a part-time supply teacher. It was a source of regular income while building up my well-being business. All the schools I was sent to, turned out to be an ideal ground for practicing mindfulness and observing my emotions. Despite the highs and lows of supply teaching, I couldn't help but feeling a deep and silent gratitude for teachers and students I came across with, as they unintentionally helped me see more clearly into myself and the type of life I wanted to pursue for the rest of my life. They are my "blessings in disguise."
I started giving free talks on mindfulness and well-being workshops in schools to share my personal journey, explaining how mindfulness and the science behind it helped my healing process. The addition of reiki and counselling skills to my mindfulness practice just felt natural.
Year 2023 was an opportunity to reflect on my personal and professional journey starting in France working as a tour guide to becoming a mindfulness practitioner in England. I came to the conclusion that everything was meant to be. Each of my vocations, my highs and lows, my depression, everything had its purpose. There is neither failure nor success, only life lessons and opportunities for spiritual growth. Step-by-step, my healing journey led me to realise that inner peace is the missing link that completes and sustains the harmony between body, mind and emotions. The "here and now" - source of true inner peace - is the ultimate destination in my eyes.