As I prepare to walk the Yorkshire Three Peaks — to raise money for the Macular Society — I was inspired by the dandelions beside Constable’s River Stour and the water meadows close to my home.

And these two audio pieces emerged.

I have Stargardt’s disease and am losing my vision so these humble flowers seem to shine more brightly right now.

The first (above) is a morning meditation — simple, gentle, and grounding ideal for starting your day.

The second (below) is a short reflection I recorded spontaneously about the lessons we can learn from nature.

These are for anyone who finds connection through listening and for those like me with vision issues.

Thank you for listening. 🌼

For more details about my Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge here’s a link to my Just Giving Page.

Contentment isn’t about having everything—it’s about being present with what is. This short meditation from Dawn’s Contentment workshop is a simple way to bring a little more ease into your day. Take a breath, press play, and see where it takes you.

I knew what the doctor was going to say. I’ve felt the changes, seen—well, not seen—the smudges, the signs of decline. I told myself I was ready to hear it. But when the words came, they still hit hard.

Today’s hospital visit confirmed what I already suspected—my vision has deteriorated again. The pressure in my eyes, the constant feeling of a smudge on my glasses that isn’t really there… it’s not my imagination. It’s my reality.

This is the thing about vision loss—it’s not just about seeing less. It’s about constant adaptation, about grieving each stage while learning to work with what’s left. It’s about knowing the facts but still feeling the weight of them.

But I refuse to stay in this feeling for long. Yes, today I feel down. But tomorrow, I’ll pick myself up. New glasses, new adjustments, and a renewed commitment to moving forward.

Because acceptance is a process. And I’m still on the journey.