Merry Monk’s Musings

A little something to read: Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved life. He loved climbing trees, chasing butterflies, splashing in puddles and lying on his …

There are more than eight billion people living on this planet. Eight billion! So, statistically speaking, whatever you are going through right now, however strange, complicated, frightening, embarrassing or impossible …

Dear Merry Family, For those of you on this beautiful planet who may be in or around the region of Hannover soon, you’re invited to join us for some magical …

Someone shared with me recently that her elderly father had sent her a very accusatory email. Some of the things he had written were deeply unkind, and she was understandably …

My mum has been in hospital for the past week or so. It all happened rather suddenly. She became very unwell, there were ambulances, doctors, scans, blood tests, antibiotics, more …

I have only recently discovered that there has been a technical problem with the contact form on this website, and that for many months, perhaps even longer than a year, …

Ever seen a tightrope walker? One careful step at a time, suspended above the ground, balancing with complete focus. Too much weight on one side and they fall. Too much …

When I was still a model and actress, I wished so much to change my life. Chasing fortune, fame, friends and fans was not attractive to me. I wanted to …

I know some people are not pleased about me writing my truth. Some are close to my family, or knew my father, or knew one version of him, and I …

Unaware of what was about to unfold when we arrived in Aldgate in the heart of the city, my son Saj (Veer from my life story) and I boarded the …

Mental health is a subject close to my heart. Most of us, who have never suffered and overcome mental health or looked after a serious mental health patient will never …

Are you one of the lucky ones who can fall asleep as soon as your head hits the pillow? No? Well then, perhaps instead you’re one of those who just …