How do you find “Peace in Folkestone”? – Facebook Responses
We asked the question, how do you find peace in Folkestone? On the Folkestone Resident’s Facebook Group (46,000 members) Here’s how the community responded: “You find peace in yourself first – then you know how to find peace anywhere.” – V T “Left alone without wildlife is the best peace I can personally find. Nothing […]
How I Found Peace From a Lifetime of Anxiety
The opinions expressed in this article are respective of their various authors and not necessarily representative of the views of United Response or the Cheriton Community Network. Anxiety consumed much of my childhood and 20s. I struggled with panic attacks, social anxiety, phobias, psychosis, disassociation, health anxiety, OCD and a mix of other mental health […]
What is Hygge?
“In brief, hygge is about taking time away from the daily rush to be together with people you care about – or even by yourself – to relax and enjoy life’s quieter pleasures.” Denmark.dk (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark) “Typically, the setting is at home or another quiet location, or perhaps a picnic during […]
The Human Negativity Bias and the Power of Positivity
The opinions expressed in this article are respective of their various authors and not necessarily representative of the views of United Response or the Cheriton Community Network. 1 Humans are wired for negativity. From negative newspapers to a downtrodden outlook on a cold, sodden winter day. Many of us would sooner remember bad experiences over […]
Finding Peace in Having Less
“Less is More” – They say “Less is Now” – Say The Minimalists Many of us admit to having “too much stuff”; Too much in the home, too much in our lives, in our heads, too many apps on our phones. And not enough space for it all. The world tells us to acquire more, […]
How I Found Peace in Faith
Contents: Trigger warning – Mentions death, anxiety, mental health, disassociation, cancer and grief. I used to work in a care home organising activities for elderly residents. I asked a lucid, able-bodied 96-year-old what she put her longevity and good health down to and she said her faith. She was a happy, peaceful lady who didn’t […]
What Local Services do People Recommend for Peace in Folkestone?
We asked the question, what local services do you recommend for peace in Folkestone? On the Folkestone Resident’s Facebook Group (46,000 members) Here’s how people responded: “I would say that the Facebook Group I run, Folkestone Wellbeing Community, is a place of peace and solace. I keep the group small so that people feel safe. […]
Peace from a Busy Mind / Unwanted Thoughts – Video
A powerful video “Passengers on a Bus”, from Dr Russ Harris which may help to give you peace from anxious thoughts, worrisome thoughts, a busy mind in general.
Speak to Lost Loved Ones With Cheriton’s First Community Windphone
A first to Cheriton, and one of the first in the UK, The Wind Phone is making its debut at the Peace in a Frantic World exhibition this February 2024. Pop down to the Cheriton Community Network on Cheriton Highstreet on the opening day (Saturday 3rd February 2024), or check the exhibition schedule for opening […]
Peace from Internal Struggles – Video
A powerful video “The Chessboard”, from Dr Russ Harris which may help to give you peace from internal struggles in your mind. Worries, indecision, anxiety, stress.