I was brought up in the small mining village of Horden in County Durham. I took part in various sports at Peterlee Leisure Centre where I now work. Whilst studying at university I met my husband Peter. We married in 2003 at Gretna Green and had a lovely celebration. I have always had a love of writing, spirituality and philosophy. This book is my first serious writing project and I decided to connect all three interests. I aim to improve myself and to try to help or inspire others. I feel life is a long term learning school and would like to offer thanks to all those who have been part of my life. My aim is to try and acknowledge a positive from every negative experience; unfortunately, I don't always manage! Life can be tough sometimes. I really appreciate lessons from my family and our son Adam. He is the biggest inspiration in my life. If this book inspires, or makes one or two people think about the bigger picture, then I feel that the journey I have travelled so far will have been a success.