Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Rethink Your Mind ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [It all comes back to birdsong, it makes my better day](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/it-all-comes-back-to-birdsong-it-makes-my-better-day/) - The salutation to a new day, the fanfare of chorus, Led by the early risers, Blackbirds and Robins, Skylarks and Thrushes It all comes back to birdsong, it makes my better day. We arise to mist and melodies, A glory unveiled once more. And the warmth of the beckoning sun Brings the song of the - [Notes of Thanks](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/notes-of-thanks-2/) - Each expression of gratitude, each "Thank You" note, Advances the melody of a symphony of positivity, Each grateful reflection is a divine connection, Each “Thank you!” is a blessing too. Both to you and to whoever has done you good, Exactly as it should be, Let a chorus of thanks sing, Let more join us, - [in thankfulness for your words](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/in-thankfulness-for-your-words/) - in thankfulness for your words maybe there’re just letters on a page but they are received in the heart speaking the ineffable that echo through life - [I’m Grateful & Hope](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/im-grateful-hope/) - I’m grateful for suffering mental distress Why? Because it helped me to care It’s helped me to understand others Who often find life so hard to bear I’m grateful for medication psychiatrists counselling and more I’m grateful that my life has improved with age Though so oblivious to what life had in store I’m grateful - [I'm thankful for your love](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/im-thankful-for-your-love/) - The stars are aligning in the midnight sky I see the them sparkle in your beautiful eyes You Take me to a place where I feel strong It’s a perfect place where we belong You hold your hands close to your chest Your flowing hair I want to caress Your simply perfect which I’m grateful - [“I’m Grateful”](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/im-grateful/) - I’m grateful for so many things as I travel through this life I’m grateful to be a Mother l'm grateful to be a wife I’m grateful for my family I’m grateful for good friends I’m grateful for beating Cancer on a list that never ends I’m grateful for NHS staff and the care they kindly - [I'm grateful to say](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/im-grateful-to-say/) - I will travel the world one day Maybe I’ll fly to space and see the Milky Way I might even climb a mountain Maybe skinny dip in a fountain Oh I must stop this over thinking My brains gonna start shrinking Perhaps I could jump through fiery hoops Fly with the red arrows and do - [Gratitude](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/gratitude-3/) - Gratitude is an act of human joy. Thankful, heartfelt and unselfish. A smile for those who cannot. A hug to show you care. Your time given to others, expecting nothing in return. Gratitude makes a difference. Priceless, infinite, never to be forgot. - [Elevate](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/elevate/) - Be kinder to yourself, There's only you, Beautiful, magnificent you, Shine brighter, Knowing your time, Is now, No need to ask anyone's permission, Not to be perfect, Just be, Who you are destined to be, The kind, perfect, beautiful you, That has been hidden away, For too long, Busy caring for the World, Carrying its - [When you feel better from this](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/when-you-feel-better-from-this/) - When you feel better from this, and you will... You will come to realise. that what define us is how well we rise after falling and that not everyone will understand your journey. Other people's opinions will not determine your self-worth nor your destiny. Life is about striving to cultivate equanimity and making peace with - [Gratitude](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/gratitude-2/) - I was a lost soul Searching for support I walked into a Spiritual Gift Shop Left the place with a new thought A lady on the tills Looking lonely and lost like me The feel of being trapped And crying to be set free We shared thoughts and emotions Felt a soul sister connection Now - [Gratitude](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/gratitude/) - Gratitude is having a right attitude when the pavement to life cracks. Hope exists as a flower blossoms on this pavement, never give up. Believing that destiny is already written good or bad but can it be directed through prayer? Throwing the sorrows in the ocean so no one can see the complexity, carrying invisible - [Being Grateful](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/being-grateful/) - Life is a rollercoaster of ups and downs Being grateful for time and for sound Thankful for tasty food and drink And easily getting water from the kitchen sink Fresh air to breathe in and out from the trees And sweet honey from the buzzing bees Education we can get from our school Maybe even - [Grateful for Everything](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/grateful-for-everything/) - G rateful for everything R espect all you have A nimals and people T all or short always smile E veryone is unique F ill hearts with gratitude U se gratitude everyday L ove what you have ______ Age 8 - [Grateful for Life](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/grateful-for-life/) - G oing to my football R ead the best book ever A s I admire the world around me T ake a step closer to my dreams E njoy being me F east on marshmallows all day and night U nique to others F reely run through the woods O pen your heart to the - [Thankful for Running](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/thankful-for-running/) - R unning is really good U se what you can when you are running because you will be thankful after N ow I did it, I came 9th so far N ow I am really at the end... I cannot believe I beat her! I am 8th N early there ... just one more push - [I am grateful](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/i-am-grateful/) - I am grateful for you I am grateful for me I am grateful for school I am grateful for everything I am grateful for my family I am grateful for you I am grateful for me I am grateful for school I am grateful for everything I am grateful for family! _____ Age 7 - [Thankful and Grateful](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/thankful-and-grateful/) - I am thankful for the wind that blows I am grateful for my wiggly toes I am thankful for the rain that falls I am grateful for the bug that crawls I am thankful for the snow that falls I am grateful for my glowing nose I am thankful for the misty frog I am - [The Rap of Thankfulness](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/the-rap-of-thankfulness/) - Wake up and think of the things you're grateful for Don't be sad anymore What is your favourite thing what are you thankful for? What are you thankful for! (Life) What are you thankful for! (Family) I said what..... You... Thankful.... for! (Friends) When I'm at school I feel cool I got lots of friends - [I Feel Grateful When](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/i-feel-grateful-when/) - I feel grateful when I wake up hear the birds chirping, singing a song My heart goes thump, thump, thump it's a new day I feel grateful when I come to school hear the parents saying bye to their kids Hearing the moans and groans of the kids When I get into class nice and - [Thankful](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/thankful/) - T hanks H elpful A ctive N ice C reative K ind F riendly U nique L ove You can achieve your dreams, no matter what you do Never give up You got this Always be you ____ Age 8 - [Claim the Sky](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/claim-the-sky/) - I want to fly way up high Bewildered and free I want to claim the sky As my own I want to fly way up high Close my eyes So, I am not alone I want to fly across the heavens Until I find my way home. - [Immigrant Mother](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/immigrant-mother/) - I stand in awe of the woman who is my mother I stand in wonder at this immigrant woman who left her family behind Who followed her husband to new pastures, to start a fresh. She had no choice but to adjust, to adapt, to get on with it. She was the traditional wife where - [what3words](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/what3words/) - I love your soft wet smelly seasoned furry coat river water soaking shimmer under sunshine droplets fly free blue air alchemised prisms spin colour halo signals joy canine centre stage [If it was up to me I would name this place] dog.shakes.rainbow - [When Gratitude crept in to my heart…..](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/when-gratitude-crept-in-to-my-heart-2/) - I knew every moment was precious and that this time would never come my way again. I appreciated the ordinary-soap suds in the sink, a spider’s web in the corner of the windowpane, the sound of rain falling, weeds in my plant pots. I realised that life and love could not be taken for granted. - [What a Wonder](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/what-a-wonder/) - The rainbow arches in the sky once the storm is over The killer whales strategically hunt together, a real game changer The glasswing butterfly floats in the wind soaking the sun The penguins brace the snowstorm incubating their unborn The dancing lights of Aurora vibrates in the night sky The water in Fiji is so - [Paint a Picture](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/paint-a-picture/) - rainbows of colours in all directions the natural lands, awakens my inner core glowing and growing the sun rises and sets seeing the particles, as they merge into one on a sublime level, beyond delicate eyes each leaf creation, unique in its composition formed exceptionally, seen collectively on a tree against breathtaking backdrops, bringing life’s - [Heavy Drops Lighten my Load](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/heavy-drops-lighten-my-load/) - I thought I didn’t want it But I’m glad it fell my way Rhythmic notes Phat summer drops Drawing heat from My tension-swamped brow Spacious beats Temples relaxing Worry vapourising Concentric ripples expanding my mind Weighty brain waves bye-bye These heavy drops lighten my load. - [Journey of motherhood](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/journey-of-motherhood/) - I whispered words of thanks to you when it was time to go. I cradled my palms around you and felt the love we have grown. The walk from bed to theatre was long and anxious still, the memories of how we worked together to climb that steepest hill. So the time has come to - [Little Bird](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/little-bird/) - A little bird sat in a tree Thinking all the things he longed to be Why am I not like the flowers I see That attract all those buzzing bees Why am I not like that big barn owl That swoops around all big and proud Why am I not like that cunning fox That - [When gratitude crept in to my heart.....](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/when-gratitude-crept-in-to-my-heart/) - When Gratitude crept in to my heart….. I knew every moment was precious and that this time would never come my way again. I appreciated the ordinary-soap suds in the sink, a spider’s web in the corner of the windowpane, the sound of rain falling, weeds in my plant pots. I realised that life and - [Functioning](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/functioning/) - I am getting older I continue to learn and evolve My hair has become thin and grey Wrinkles and age spots grace my body My spinal discs have shrunk and lost their elasticity As a result I have become smaller as I age I have 2 health conditions to manage Managed by medication, exercise and - [Mother Earth](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/mother-earth/) - Listen to Mother Earth Hear her voice Be still in her presence Witness the floods Experience the climate changes Feel the earthquake The relationship we have The relationship I have With Mother Earth is Sacred We are mere stewards, caretakers, temporary owners We should respect what we have temporary inherited The Earth does not belong - [Embroidery - Thread to needle](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/embroidery-thread-to-needle/) - It is the art of decorating fabric It is with love that she applies needle to thread Using materials such as pearls, beads, quills and sequins To decorate, to embellish, to protest, to personalize the fabric It is the basic technique of chain stitch, button hole, blanket stitch, running stitch, satin stitch, and cross stitch - [Sparkle](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/sparkle/) - The twinkle in your eye, the green of grass, the blue of plates, the watching of films, the hugs, the kisses, the holding of hands, the creativity, the disparate ideas connecting, the thank yous, and the ‘You make a difference’, the possibilities– the books with my name on, the light through the window, the walking - [Sundays](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/sundays/) - Sundays spent falling in love with myself let the frosted morning into my lungs allow the world to breathe for me the wind conducts the leaves I catch the melody on my tongue let it melt swallow its sweetness my eyes close exchange my fingers for sunbeams warm my hands they unfreeze from the broken - [Koi No Yokan](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/koi-no-yokan/) - - not quite love at first sight but the feeling you get when you meet someone and knowing it’s inevitable you will fall in love with them the day we met we lay on a blanket of what ifs each fallen Cherry blossom a promise we made your lips like grapes the sweetness lingers every - [I Bounce](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/i-bounce/) - She sees me after church in Tesco’s. ‘Are you walking home?’ she asks. ‘I am bouncing,’ I reply. She looks surprised. I think: I could explain about the years in bed. I could explain the happiness of legs moving– the feel, the sound. I could explain my joy in independence– food-shopping for myself– the choice, - [Miracle Mum](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/miracle-mum/) - Mother's—what a miracle. We begin as infants and are moulded into mash potatoes and fried sausages. Morphed children in a cooking pot of love, and joy. They infuse an umbilical nature with careful thought, as we watch pointless TV shows together. They all are gameshow hosts in our minds. They ask questions— the tough ones. - [Natural](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/natural/) - Each line Each wrinkle The lines on my forehead Run between my eyebrows Jutter from the corners of my eyes Develop, evolve as muscles contract As I smile, frown, squint and occasional habitual facial expressions Cause wrinkles to become more prominent overtime Often life catches up on you From frown lines to crow's feet to - [A song to my sons](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/a-song-to-my-sons/) - I feel better when I'm tucked up in bed And drift off to sleep with eyelids like led I feel better when I awake To hear birdsong as the dawn breaks I feel better when I've had my first caffeine kiss The first cup of coffee is bliss I feel better when I see the - [Grateful to the people](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/grateful-to-the-people/) - Grateful to the lollipop lady Who made sure I was able to learn about road safety Grateful to the teacher who kept me behind To brush up on my reading skills Grateful to the dinner lady Who provided me a doggy bag of food to take home Grateful to the friends who knew something was - [Thank You - Haiku - Well sort of!](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/thank-you-haiku-well-sort-of/) - I'm sending you thanks for you're reading the poem I had fun writing! - [Grateful](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/grateful/) - Above them the daytime skies are filled with the roar of warplanes The night is lit by the blast of explosions In and amongst this destruction Families. women and children survive. The children comb Through the ruins for their belongings For toys, for school textbooks, for scraps of food and photos of life Life before - [Yellow stickers](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/yellow-stickers/) - After 7pm I casually walk into the supermarket I walk to the isle with shelves stacked with food with yellow stickers Items of food that are near their best before date or reduced for clearance It was an opportunity to save money It has become a necessity For me I make meals at what I - [Prayer](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/prayer/) - I am not a religious person I am a person who seeks a safe space In a church, at a mosque or a temple I like to be able to immerse myself in a space Where I can sit in the uncomfortable of silence Where I am not known to anyone Where I can position - [A Mirror](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/a-mirror/) - A Mirror I smile in the mirror, 15 seconds; maybe more, It’s’ a daily practice That brings joy right to my core. This smiling in the mirror, Turned my life around for good. Now I SEE her, LOVE her, Like a true best friend would. I know she’ll always be there, Smiling back at me, - [Pishiobury Mon Amour](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/pishiobury-mon-amour/) - PISHIOBURY MON AMOUR White hawthorn blossom, like snow One pink intruder amongst them, in self-isolation So green: cow parsley replacing wild garlic One sweet smell for another Trees on the central path with their unique shadows Unseen faces on trunks, previously invisible Wood chip underfoot, crunchy and dry Noisy woodpigeon nearby But other birds quite - [Warm space](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/warm-space/) - I walk into the space known as the "warm space". A welcoming space Offering refreshments and cup a soup. Where individuals and families can meet up safely. Parents supervise their children doing homework All sockets are in use with telephones, tablets and computer plugged in. I overhear snippets of conversations. I feel a sense of - [Smile](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/smile-3/) - She smiles at the world She wants the world to know To acknowledge that she is a working progress She has much to learn She has much to give She has the smile that invites the world in With 26 muscles used She is ready. - [Scribbles](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/scribbles/) - She opens her journal Scribbles down brief notes for the day She sighs Closes the journal Out of her head Onto the page She will continue the ritual daily To express her gratitude About life, about love About evolving and growing into a better me. - [Shine](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/shine/) - It's a new day Lay your burdens down and play Say goodbye to the night Step into the light See it shines so bright Reach for the sky with all your might Even if you must fly or put up a fight Do nothing else but try To be worthy in His sight Take every - [Start small](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/start-small/) - I am on a journey I do not know where it may end I know where it started The journey has been hard, long and painful. I start small and move outwards. I have started to spread my wings and started to fly. I wobble every now and again. I retreat until I can carry - [I have](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/i-have-2/) - I have shouted at her I have shoved past her I have pushed past her I have screamed at her I have stolen from her in my youth I have rarely expressed my gratitude for her I have rarely said 'I love you' and 'thank you'. Now I want to say Thank you for being - [This Makes My Heart Sing](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/this-makes-my-heart-sing/) - The first sunny celandine of Spring Horses as they gallop over fields down the lane Insects busy buzzing on the flowering currant Saturday supper, fish chips and mushy peas Making art, and art for art’s sake A golden dawn peeping round the kitchen blind Keyboards and guitars and drum-kits and saxophones Each and every time - [The Dream](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/the-dream/) - Could it be life is Reflected in the stream And the water flowing just like the Echoes of my dream When the spring flowers I am serene And the beauty of the hours Here is warm And reveals the answers To everything We are all flying Down the waterfall And when our lives are Over - [Notes of Thanks - Example Poem](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/notes-of-thanks/) - Woke up this morning and the sun greeted my eyes feeling grateful for this day Walked out this morning and my smile was greeted by another smile passing me by Thoughts arise within me of those folk that helped to lift me throughout my life Now memories flowing of the times I helped to raise - [The Wren - BOOK SELECTION by Ian Curtress](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/the-wren/) - The morning started much the same, it seemed that nothing really changed .....and then I saw the tiny Wren. I hadn't seen a Wren before. I knew they were the smallest bird? Had I read it or perhaps just heard. It hopped between some rocks with skill so great...I found I was compelled to wait - [Wild Walking by Frances Tarte](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/published-poems-university-of-leicester-yellow-book/wild-walking-by/) - Stride over peat and puddle-shine While a curlew calls through cotton-grass; Wade the nettles at the woodland edge While a buzzard mews above the copse. Coffee tastes better When it cools rapidly in an icy wind Which blew the grains off the spoon, Raindrops diluting it; Sitting on a gate or beneath a wall To - [Mindfulness](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/mindfulness/) - I feel better when........ I close my eyes and listen Absorb each sound I hear The serenity of nature My mind begins to clear The distant hum absorbs me Entwines me in its peace The present feels a better place I feel a slow release Each creak, each tick, each rustle Is a magnet to - [Read The Signs Lyrics](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/college-lyrics/read-the-signs-lyrics/) - Read the Signs I sat right down and realised how far I'd come when I heard the melody come loud and clear from a radio It sang look to others for fulfilment You'll never be fulfilled Be content with what we have & how things are And the more I seem to be The more - [I Feel Better When](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/selected-entrants-marshfields-community-special-school/i-feel-better-when-23/) - H aving a trip to see my grandparents A nd having a cup of tea and cake P epperoni pizza P laying Uno with my friends I love playing with my friends N ight time snuggling Tim E xciting times S melling my delicious lunch S eeing my whole family S eeing my friends M - [My Pets](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/selected-entrants-marshfields-community-special-school/my-pets/) - I love my dog And his wagging tail When I prepare his tea He starts to wail He loves his food He loves me more He tells me every day When he gives me his paw. I love my cat And he loves me I stroke him softly As he sits on my knee He’s - [Drumming](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/selected-entrants-marshfields-community-special-school/drumming/) - If you don't become a good drummer don't think it gets easy from there, Don't give up, practice always practice every day every hour every month every year, Don't give up on something deep down you love because drumming is not just an instrument It is a non-existent person it wants you to be happy - [Football](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/selected-entrants-marshfields-community-special-school/football/) - Football makes me Forget about my problems Football makes me Feel part of a team Football makes me Excited Football makes me Hot Football makes me Happy Football makes me Feel wanted View more #IFeelBetterWhen poetry published in #TheSchoolYellowBook - [Calm and Relaxed](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/selected-entrants-marshfields-community-special-school/calm-and-relaxed/) - Lewis is my name Fortnite is my game I play on it all night And it gives me a fright!!!! I like to listen to music, especially pop It makes me want to dance and hop! I go on holiday in my car Me and my dad travel far All these things make me calm - [I Feel Happy](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/selected-entrants-desford-community-primary-school/i-feel-happy/) - I feel happy I feel happy when... I can see the brown trunks of the tree The wind is in my face The birds are tweeting I feel happy when I'm playing in my back garden. View more #IFeelBetterWhen poetry published in #TheSchoolYellowBook - [I Feel Better When](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/selected-entrants-desford-community-primary-school/i-feel-better-when-24/) - I feel better when I feel better when... I can see the twirls and medals I feel the turquoise, stretchy leotard I hear the ballet music la la la I smell the sweat when I'm working hard I feel happy when I'm dancing. View more #IFeelBetterWhen poetry published in #TheSchoolYellowBook - [I Feel Happy](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/selected-entrants-desford-community-primary-school/i-feel-happy-2/) - I feel happy I feel happy when... The finish line is up ahead The hot sweat is running down my face My feet go thud, thud on the green grass I feel happy when I'm doing cross country. View more #IFeelBetterWhen poetry published in #TheSchoolYellowBook - [I Feel Happy When](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/selected-entrants-desford-community-primary-school/i-feel-happy-when/) - I feel happy when I feel happy when... I'm with mummy and daddy When I'm dancing When I'm playing on my swing When I'm playing with Millie and Lexi WHEN I'M WITH MY FAMILY. View more #IFeelBetterWhen poetry published in #TheSchoolYellowBook - [I Feel Happy](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/selected-entrants-desford-community-primary-school/i-feel-happy-3/) - I feel happy I feel happy when... The birds are flying outside my window The air is flying through my hands The springs in the mattress go bounce, bounce, bounce I feel happy when I'm jumping on my bed. View more #IFeelBetterWhen poetry published in #TheSchoolYellowBook - [#IFeelBetterWhen Poetry - Marshfields School](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/ifeelbetterwhen-poetry-marshfields-school/) - [#IFeelBetterWhen Poetry - Desford Community Primary School](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/ifeelbetterwhen-poetry-desford-community-primary-school/) - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry/) - Art shows creativity Art shows expressions Art shows imaginations Art shows colours Art shows illusions Art shows emotions Art shows characteristics Art shows patterns Art shows details. - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-2/) - Emojis shows colours Emojis shows expressions Emojis shows emotions Emojis shows characteristics Emojis shows details Emojis shows patterns Emojis shows imaginations Emojis shows creativity - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-3/) - When I'm sad he always sticks up for me When I'm left out he always plays with me When I'm stressed out he calms me down When I trip he always catches me When I go somewhere he says politely ‘where are you going?’ When I'm ill he sends me a card He always says - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-4/) - If you don't become a good drummer don't think it gets easy from there, Don't give up, practice always practice every day every hour every month every year, Don't give up on something deep down you love because drumming is not just an instrument It is a non-existent person it wants you to be happy - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-5/) - Singing makes me happy because... I like listening to Little Mix Singing makes me happy because when I'm down it calms me down and I don't get to play with my sister or my brother. I love listening to Ariana Grande I like to listen to all kinds of music Music is your thing. - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-6/) - Singing makes me happy because: I love listening to the beats of the sound Singing makes me happy because I am sometimes feeling low I get upset if I don't listen to music because I don't get to play with my brothers normally Music is inspiring to me, it makes me want to travel the - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-7/) - I am happy in my PJ’s I am happy in my mind Hollyoaks makes me relaxed PJ’s make me chillax PlayStation is my favourite Comedies make me laugh I am happy in my mind I am happy all the time Christmas is coming Presents and family time Happiness is Christmas time The dishwasher isn't mine - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-8/) - I love my dog And his wagging tail When I prepare his tea He starts to wail He loves his food He loves me more He tells me every day When he gives me his paw. I love my cat And he loves me I stroke him softly As he sits on my knee He’s - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-9/) - Yo my name is Rapper Some people call me a Wapper Sometime I spit out fire To make it hotter I'm fire Steel every time I go out People ran out so the day come Oh come everywhere I go people Screaming out I see me go quiet I’m wondering why it’s a silence day - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-10/) - I'm happy when I play on my xbox Working with animals makes me happy It keeps me calm Even though I'm on the farm And working in the barn - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-11/) - Happy when I'm outside Always smiling at my parents Person that is my friend is Jake Poppies make me happy Inside my house I also like watching TV Negative thoughts make you sad Positive thoughts make you happy Eating food Santa makes me jolly Smiling to the camera - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-12/) - I love capturing movement as I walk on the pavement The bright lights in the night The arcade begins to glows The water flows - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-13/) - Basketball is: Passing to someone Basketball To shoot the net Basketball Dribbling before you pass Basketball To defend the ball Basketball Making me calm and happy. - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-14/) - Friends are people that talk to me Friends are people that hang out with me Friends are people that make me smile Friends are people that make me laugh Friends are people that comfort me - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-15/) - I am happy when I am at MPSK I am happy when I am with family I am happy when I get cheesy chips. - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-16/) - I listen to my songs I listen to them loud Snoop Dog, Oli Murs and Callum Scott It makes me feel excited and proud I like to play on xbox I like to play in peace I put on my earphones I listen to the beat. - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-17/) - Lazy is playful Lazy is funny Lazy is black and white Lazy is friendly Lazy is fluffy. - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-18/) - Swimming is Playing on waterslides Swimming is Playing with your friends Swimming is playing with the toys in the pool Swimming is keeping cool Swimming is Jacuzzi bubbles making me bubbly. - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-19/) - I feel happy when I'm energetic When I see fireworks When I go on holiday The best airline When I have a cup of tea When it’s Christmas When I don't feel negative and I have good thoughts I feel happy - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-20/) - Football makes me Forget about my problems Football makes me Feel part of a team Football makes me Excited Football makes me Hot Football makes me Happy Football makes me Feel wanted - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-21/) - Drumming is.. Learning new beats Feeling pumped up Smooth skins Loud noise Hard Music Professional and fun - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-22/) - Successful at swimming galas Wonderful at front crawl In the pool Meeting friends at swimming Make new friends Interesting place I go Nice food to eat Get gold in a race. - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-23/) - I like playing games and spending time with my family I like to listen to pop music I like to listen to classical music. - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-24/) - I'm happy when I'm scoring It doesn’t happen very often But when it does it makes me smile, if only for a little while. Watching football supporting the boys in blue I see them chasing the ball They score a goal It makes me roar! - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-25/) - Lewis is my name Fortnight is my game I play on it all night And it gives me a fright!!!! I like to listen to music, especially pop It makes me want to dance and hop! I go on holiday in my car Me and my dad travel far All these things make me calm - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-26/) - I love watching star wars they got good films I like the characters in the films I like the Lego sets I think they are cool Watching star wars Makes me feel great I like the characters And going to bed late I like building Lego As it's so much fun Even more than eating - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-27/) - I like Maths it can calm you down You get to learn new stuff each day Maths is fun - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-28/) - I feel better when I watch TV I like WOS because it is funny and silly I feel better when I do P.E because it is fun and also it is amazing I like about P.E is football, basketball and the beep test. - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-29/) - I feel better when I cook I made biscuits and cake I feel better when I listen to calm music I feel happy when I see my family at Nottingham. - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-30/) - Ant and Dec are funny and make me laugh I like ‘I'm a celebrity get me out of here’ I watch it after the bath Saturday Night Takeaway is silly Britain got talent I laugh out loud My favourite judge is Simon Cowell he makes me proud - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-32/) - I like to play with my baby brother He makes me feel happy But not when he poos - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-33/) - I'm happy when I'm watching Ben Philips on my phone He makes me laugh out loud I focus on this so much I forget my worries - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-34/) - I like to spend time with my family and friends I like to listen to pop music and eat pizza It make me hop all around my room I like to go shopping with my mum. It makes me happy I go on holiday with my family we travel far I like to go to - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-35/) - I was laying on my bed and I said I want to adventure and did I mention I want to explore the world and I hold my head with thoughts and I sought myself out that’s what I said I was laying on my bed that’s what I said And I need adventure that’s what - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-36/) - D oing my dance move in the Halloween disco A t the school hall dressed is a zombi school girl N o one is looking so she’s up looking happy C ause they are with their friends having fun I m doing some dance moves N ever stop dancing just keep moving with moves G - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-37/) - Talking to my friends while on the move Excited I am it just feels so cool Xing the text The text is over the hill that is in the distance - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-38/) - At the weekend I love hunting with my dad He can always cheer me up when I'm sad At school in lessons when I'm cross It's normally because I like being the boss My favourite food is Pizza Hut I don't share my pepperoni pizza with my mum I'd be happy if school was football, - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-39/) - I get out my paint brushes and paint a wolf I am the best boy Better than all I go out with my friends and play a good game For all to see I go and do cooking for all to eat. - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-40/) - I like football I don't have a team I am good at it and really like sports And like playing with my sister but some time she hits me bad. - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-41/) - I get angry when people wind me up so I do some boxing It makes me feel calm I lose my temper when I don't understand So to chill me down my PS4 comes out If I don't get what I want it stresses me out So I listen to music to feel more relaxed. - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-42/) - H aving a trip to see my grandparents A nd having a cup of tea and cake P epperoni pizza P laying Uno with my friends I love playing with my friends N ight time snuggling Tim E xciting times S melling my delicious lunch S eeing my whole family S eeing my friends M - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-43/) - I feel better when I listen to Christmas songs I'm happy when I relax on my IPad I feel better when I listen to Christmas songs I like let it shine, that's my favourite song. It is snappy Being outside in good fresh air makes me happy Going on holiday to Abu Dhabi was special - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-44/) - I feel better when I'm cooking. Delicious cakes and gingerbread I feel better when I'm cooking Lovely biscuits, chocolate and sweet My cooking is so good to eat Watching the cakes as they bake in the oven I feel better when I'm cooking. - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-45/) - It makes me feel better when I do drama. Playing games, and dancing about. It makes me feel better when I do drama. Singing and dancing to Baby Shark, Moving my hips and clapping my hands. Playing a part and saying my lines, It makes me feel better when I do drama. - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-46/) - I feel better when I listen to music Singing along to my favourite singer I feel better when I listen to music It makes me happy and excited I can finally be brave Let it all go and see how long it is away I feel better when I listen to music. - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-47/) - I feel better when I am watching Nicholas Cage movies I love watching Pablo de Canio scoring 47 goals for the irons I feel better when I am watching Nicholas Cage movies Pablo de Canio is a brilliant player I feel proud when he scores goals I try to be like him I feel better - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-48/) - I feel better when I listen to music I like the way I look when I have my best clothes on I feel better when I listen to music Listening to my favourite band and singing along I feel better when I listen to music. - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-49/) - I feel better when I go to army cadets I go every Thursday I feel better when I go to army cadets We practice our drills and rules Green camouflage is our uniform, we wear it with pride Our commanders tell us to watch our manners, which we need to bring out everyday life I - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-50/) - I feel better when I am listening to music I like to listen to Christmas songs, they make me happy I feel better when I am listening to music They are cheery and bright and fantastic I like to sing along to Christmas music I like to listen to "Do they know its Christmas time" - [Marshfields School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-poetry/marshfields-school-poetry-31/) - I've lost my boots I don't have a racing car I don't like to eat bacon I don't like slime - [Desford Community Primary School – Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/desford-community-primary-school-poetry-44/) - I feel better when... I'm playing my PS4, When I'm playing football, When I'm with my friends, When I'm snuggling my baby cousin. - [Desford Community Primary School – Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/desford-community-primary-school-poetry-42/) - I feel happy when... I can see my beautiful garden, tress and my guinea pigs, I can feel the lovely guinea pigs and they are very smooth and soft, I can hear them squeaking, Eeek!, Pur! I can smell them and wonderful nature, I feel happy when I'm playing with my guinea pigs! - [Desford Community Primary School – Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/desford-community-primary-school-poetry-41/) - I feel happy when... I see the massive cake, I feel me unwrapping the presents that I get, I hear people singing happy birthday to me, I smell the birthday cake cooking in the oven I feel happy when it's my birthday. - [Desford Community Primary School – Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/desford-community-primary-school-poetry-40/) - I feel better when... I can see yummy cake, I can feel icing on my birthday cake, I hear unicorns neighing, I feel better when I'm decorating unicorn cupcakes. - [Desford Community Primary School – Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/desford-community-primary-school-poetry-39/) - I feel better when ... I watch planes take off, I feel the wind rush past my face, The powerful engines boom loudly, I feel happy when I'm at the airport. - [Desford Community Primary School – Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/desford-community-primary-school-poetry-38/) - I feel better when I'm... I feel happy when I'm playing football with Rocco, I could feel the shin pads on my knees, I could see the football going past me. - [Desford Community Primary School – Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/desford-community-primary-school-poetry-37/) - I feel better when... I can see the twirls and medals, I feel the turquoise, stretchy leotard, I hear the ballet music la la la, I smell the sweat when I'm working hard, I feel happy when I'm dancing. - [Desford Community Primary School – Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/desford-community-primary-school-poetry-35/) - I feel better when I see my friend, I feel better when I can feel my mum hugging, I feel better when I can heard the birds twiting. - [Desford Community Primary School – Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/desford-community-primary-school-poetry-34/) - I feel happy when ... I'm with mummy and daddy, When I'm dancing, When I'm playing on my swing, When I'm playing with Millie and Lexi, WHEN I'M WITH MY FAMILY. - [Desford Community Primary School – Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/desford-community-primary-school-poetry-33/) - I feel happy when ... I watch cars 2, I feel the softness of the blankey, I hear the noise vrooooom, vroom, I feel happy when I'm at home. - [Desford Community Primary School – Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/desford-community-primary-school-poetry-32/) - I feel better when ... I can see a hard maths paper, I can feel a pen in my hand, I can hear a pen tapping on the table, I can smell food, I feel better when I'm at home doing maths. - [Desford Community Primary School – Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/desford-community-primary-school-poetry-31/) - I feel happy when ... The crowds are waving their hands, The ball is touching my foot, The whistle goes weeeeee, I feel happy when I'm playing football. - [Desford Community Primary School – Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/desford-community-primary-school-poetry-30/) - I feel happy when ... The finish line is up ahead, The hot seat is running down my face, My feet go thud, thud on the green grass, I feel happy when I'm doing cross country. - [Desford Community Primary School – Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/desford-community-primary-school-poetry-29/) - I feel happy when ... The ingredients are on the table, The sticky mixture is stuck to my hands, The mixture goes plop in the tin, I feel happy when I'm baking. - [Desford Community Primary School – Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/desford-community-primary-school-poetry-28/) - I feel happy when ... I can see the brown trunks of the tree, The wind is in my face, The birds are tweeting, I feel happy when I'm playing in my back garden. - [Desford Community Primary School – Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/desford-community-primary-school-poetry-27/) - I feel happy when ... The fluffy clouds are floating by, My dad's hands are holding me, The springs go caching, caching, I feel happy when I'm on the trampoline. - [Desford Community Primary School – Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/desford-community-primary-school-poetry-26/) - I feel happy when ... The ball is rolling across the garden from my dad or my brother, My feet are bouncing on the grass, My ball is going thump off my foot, I feel happy when I'm playing football. - [Desford Community Primary School – Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/desford-community-primary-school-poetry-25/) - I feel happy when ... I can see the cards, I can feel the smooth cards in my hands, I can hear the sound of my folder swishing, I feel happy when I'm playing with my football cards. - [Desford Community Primary School – Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/desford-community-primary-school-poetry-24/) - I feel happy when ... My hamster is running on my arm, My hamster's fur is touching my fingers, My hamster goes squeak, I feel happy when I'm playing with my hamster. - [Desford Community Primary School – Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/desford-community-primary-school-poetry-23/) - I feel happy when ... The children are playing, I am holding on tightly to the bars, The leaves are going snap, snap, snap, I feel happy when I'm playing in the park. - [Desford Community Primary School – Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/desford-community-primary-school-poetry-22/) - I feel happy when ... My dog is playing around, My dog's fur is running through my fingers, My dog's going grrrr. - [Desford Community Primary School – Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/desford-community-primary-school-poetry-21/) - I feel happy when ... The birds are flying outside my window, The air is flying through my hands, The springs in the mattress go bounce, bounce, bounce, I feel happy when I'm jumping on my bed. - [Desford Community Primary School – Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/desford-community-primary-school-poetry-20/) - I feel happy when ... The screen changes in front of me, The cushions protect my back, The speakers go honk honk, I feel happy when I'm watching TV. - [Desford Community Primary School – Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/desford-community-primary-school-poetry-19/) - I feel happy when ... People are splashing in the water, The water is splashing in my face, The water goes splish, splash, splosh, I feel happy when I'm swimming at the pool. - [Desford Community Primary School – Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/desford-community-primary-school-poetry-18/) - I feel happy when ... Trees the leaves are on the, I'm mixing in my box, The water goes splash, splash, splosh, I feel happy when I'm making potions. - [Desford Community Primary School – Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/desford-community-primary-school-poetry-17/) - I feel happy when ... I can see the blue water when I am swimming, I can feel my legs kicking in the water behind me, I can hear the water splish, splosh, splish, splosh, I feel happy when I am swimming. - [Desford Community Primary School – Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/desford-community-primary-school-poetry-16/) - I feel happy when ... I can see a teddy sitting on my bed, I can feel the breeze from my window, I can hear the floor squeaking, I feel happy when I'm going to sleep. - [Desford Community Primary School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/desford-community-primary-school-poetry-15/) - I feel better when... I can see lots of maths papers, I can feel the pencil righling in my hand and feeling the pink, white paper on the table, I can hear quite, carm and beautiful music and birds tweeting, I can smell mummy cooking chocolate cake, I feel better when I'm doing maths. - [Desford Community Primary School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/desford-community-primary-school-poetry-14/) - I feel happy when ... The goalpost is getting nearer, The ball is hitting against my feet, The ball goes boing on the goalpost, I feel happy when I'm playing football. - [Desford Community Primary School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/desford-community-primary-school-poetry-13/) - I feel happy when ... My guinea pigs are running around in the garden, The soft fur runs through my fingers, My guinea pigs go squeak, squeak, squeak, I feel happy when I'm playing with my guinea pigs. - [Desford Community Primary School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/desford-community-primary-school-poetry-12/) - I feel happy when ... The metal bars are shining, The foam is touching my hands, The trampoline is going boing, I feel happy when I'm doing gymnastics. - [Desford Community Primary School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/desford-community-primary-school-poetry-12/) - I feel happy when ... The pasta is on the boil, My spoon is silky, The boiler is going sssss, I feel happy when I'm cooking. - [Desford Community Primary School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/desford-community-primary-school-poetry-11/) - I feel happy when ... The pole has a gymnast on it, The trampoline is going boing, The foam is touching my hands, I feel happy when I'm doing gymnastics. - [Desford Community Primary School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/desford-community-primary-school-poetry-10/) - I feel happy when ... I can see the football pitch and the football, I can feel the football at my feet, I can hear the crowd clap, cheer and shout, I feel happy when I'm playing football. - [Desford Community Primary School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/desford-community-primary-school-poetry-9/) - I feel happy when ... My family is around me, My family gives me tight hugs, My dad goes "ZZZZZZ", The sweet candles are burning, I feel happy when I'm with my family. - [Desford Community Primary School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/desford-community-primary-school-poetry-8/) - I feel happy when ... The night light is glowing and lighting up my bedroom, The fresh covers are tucking me in, The fish tank is going zzzzz, The excitement is filling my nose, I feel happy when I'm dreaming. - [Desford Community Primary School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/desford-community-primary-school-poetry-7/) - I feel happy when ... The lights are shining brightly, The music goes boom, boom, boom, The sweet smoke from the machine that surrounds me, I feel better when I'm dancing in my shows. - [Desford Community Primary School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/desford-community-primary-school-poetry-6/) - I feel happy when ... The ball is getting closer, The ball is at my feet, The ball goes boing when I kick it, The fresh air around me, I feel happy when I'm playing football. - [Desford Community Primary School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/desford-community-primary-school-poetry-5/) - I feel happy when ... Nothing but total darkness, The fur on my teddy, The sound of my alarm clock "Beep", The smell of my fresh sheets, I feel happy when I'm sleeping. - [Desford Community Primary School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/desford-community-primary-school-poetry-4/) - I feel happy when.... The trees are swaying in the wind, The mud is running through my shoes, The crowds going clap, clap, clap when I go past, The fresh cut grass is on the muddy ground, I feel happy when I'm running. - [Desford Community Primary School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/desford-community-primary-school-poetry-3/) - I feel better when I'm... When I can see a football, I can feel a football, I can hear a purson kick the ball. - [Desford Community Primary School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/desford-community-primary-school-poetry-2/) - I feel better when... I can see dancing, I can feel my dress swirling around me, I can hear loud muice, I can smell delishas cake in the oven I feel better when it's my birthday! - [Desford Community Primary School - Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/) - I feel better when... I see arlo, I feel the warmth of the fire, I here the happiness of arlo, I feel happy when i'm smelling choklet. - [Flowers, for me? by Shae Davies](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/published-poems-university-of-leicester-yellow-book/flowers-for-me-by/) - I bought flowers for myself today. Red tulips, they were on sale. Flowers for the sad girl with the sad eyes that stare out at me from the mirror I catch her following me in the reflection of car windows. She mimics everything I do but she couldn’t be more different. I silence her at - [Breathe by Mahmud Sajjad](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/published-poems-university-of-leicester-yellow-book/breathe-by-mahmud-sajjad/) - I feel better when I breathe, When I am still and my heart moves free, When I read and my eyes dwell deep And my mind wanders through history, Struck in awe at legacy. Deep roots grow strong with good company, With struggle, soil and dark territory. And yet I am humbled in awe of - [Glass Balloon by Thilsana Gias](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/published-poems-university-of-leicester-yellow-book/glass-balloon-by-thilsana-gias/) - You’re my glass balloon. I’ll hold on tight And see right through. You hold me up When I’m weighed down. In the sky, Above the ground. We’ll fly together, Over lakes clear blue. A brighter world, Our shatter-proof view. View more poems published in #TheUoLYellowBook - [Too Much by Eleonora Castellani](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/published-poems-university-of-leicester-yellow-book/too-much-by-eleonora-castellani/) - Everytime I try to heal myself I share my pain with the world Because it knows Better than me That I will feel better again View more poems published in #TheUoLYellowBook - [Unshakeable by Debra Liggins](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/published-poems-university-of-leicester-yellow-book/unshakeable-by-debra-liggins/) - The lips show a slight smirk, Face to face, A message behind the eyes, Hidden within the depths, Strength. Power. Determination. Nobody can move this woman, She is unshakeable, Silently powerful. The lips show a slight smirk, What’s inside? Quiet determination. View more poems published in #TheUoLYellowBook - [Mind and Metal by Paris Phillips](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/published-poems-university-of-leicester-yellow-book/mind-and-metal-by-paris-phillips/) - There are many people here packed within this room. I hear the chatter in black static, a silent “how are you?” The room is buzzing with the quiet, no words come from lips. Instead I hear the metronome of glass against finger tips. A conversation between mind and metal where true connections dare not lie. - [Lavender Bubbles by Marie Nugent](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/published-poems-university-of-leicester-yellow-book/lavender-bubbles-by-marie-nugent/) - I feel better when I hear running water Hitting the hard surface Soften to a constant hum Light crisp crackles of lavender bubbles Forming then disappearing An endless cycle of renewal Until the water stops and it’s ready Just for me Dip in a toe Light a candle Sink in Everything melts away From mind - [From now to then by Sally Ann Dyer](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/published-poems-university-of-leicester-yellow-book/from-now-to-then-by-sally-ann-dyer/) - The perfect peace of morning when all is still and early light comes shining though the sprouting skeleton trees while tiny gulls fly high above a hundred miles from any coast drifting like litter on the dusty city breeze. That building roar of traffic in the underpass I close my eyes attempting to tune in - [Dad by Helen Washington](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/published-poems-university-of-leicester-yellow-book/dad-by-helen-washington-2/) - The crackle of the stylus as it finds the groove Spins in a frenzy as it travels round the tune Releasing the waves that bring sound to my ears The sounds of our memories from earlier years. Classical, country, rhythm or blues Rock n roll, opera so many to choose Tracks of my childhood, beats - [The ancient oak tree](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/uol-poetry-2018/the-ancient-oak-tree/) - Plop-plop the heart just stopped the ancient oak tree told me to listen but what's with his call? Hear nothing but rustling sound of the leaves scared, confused, what is wrong with me? 'don't be afraid', said the ancient oak tree 'you've scared your dreams, your courage and it's not easy to redeem' Close your - [The Fire and The Flame](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/uol-poetry-2018/the-fire-and-the-flame/) - The expanse of the desert Is hottest at noon But i prefer The cooler times At dusk, at dawn, the dunes Turn blue A humming azure hue. The softening of the heat and light, The warmth awash with tempered might, The dulling of the minds taut burn, Today we have achieved the sane, Walked through - [Fare Well](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/uol-poetry-2018/fare-well/) - Why must we end our voyage together— Our brief encounter on life’s great sea? And though I know we cannot sail forever, I cannot yet sail and one trav’ller be. But from this take strength, oh forlorn friend, For before us both long journeys lie: We shall meet at, or beyond the end, Though stars - [Flowers, for me?](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/uol-poetry-2018/flowers-for-me/) - I bought flowers for myself today. Red tulips, they were on sale. Flowers for the sad girl with the sad eyes, that stare out at me from the mirror I catch her following me, in the reflection of car windows. She mimics everything I do, but she couldn’t be more different. I silence her at - [Obviously Orange](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/uol-poetry-2018/obviously-orange/) - “George, George where have you been?” This is how it always starts. Rushed footsteps, bubbling giggles and then the outburst of “I’ve missed you!” After that no one can get a word in edgeways, For us the whole family dinner is a daze. Reciprocal radiation, “you know you’re my favourite” I said Because you’re so - [Wild Walking](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/uol-poetry-2018/wild-walking/) - Stride over peat and puddle-shine, While a curlew calls through cotton-grass; Wade the nettles at the woodland edge, While a buzzard mews above the copse. Coffee tastes better When it cools rapidly in an icy wind Which blew the grains off the spoon, Raindrops diluting it shamelessly; Sitting on a gate or beneath a wall - [I feel better when](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/uol-poetry-2018/i-feel-better-when-22/) - There’s a lot on my mind right now I just can’t think, It seems that every night I find myself with a drink, You see, there’s a lot going on at home right now and I just don’t know, How to deal with it and where to go. I’m looking on the internet trying to - [GLASS BALLOON](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/uol-poetry-2018/glass-balloon/) - You're my glass balloon. I'll hold on tight And see right through. You hold me up When I'm weighed down. In the sky, Above the ground. We'll fly together, Over lakes clear blue. A brighter world, Our shatter-proof view. - [Too much](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/uol-poetry-2018/too-much/) - Everytime I try to heal myself I share my pain with the World Because it knows Better than me That I will feel better again - [Flowers in bloom](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/uol-poetry-2018/flowers-in-bloom/) - It comes in the dead of night When the slate of day is wiped clear It ticks, it tocks all through the night And the voices are all I can hear Each fresh day is spoiled in bloom From the very stroke of the midnight hour The air is dry, taken from the room and - [Blue With You](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/uol-poetry-2018/blue-with-you/) - What would I do without you? My saviour in the night, Whisking me away from my problems, whilst you drown in your own. Gently I’ll coax you back, I’ll be your buoy. If you’re sinking take me with you, we’ll fall into those murky depths together, And when we arise hand in hand soaked in - [Unshakeable](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/uol-poetry-2018/unshakeable/) - The lips show a slight smirk, Face to face, A message behind the eyes, Hidden within the depths, Strength. Power. Determination. Nobody can move this woman, She is unshakeable, Silently powerful. The lips show a slight smirk, What’s inside? Quiet determination. - [The Power of Two](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/uol-poetry-2018/the-power-of-two/) - Looking into the kaleidoscope of your mind reminds me of the cracks in my hands. My hands to you, your mind to me, deep and uncared for, a stark similarity. Place your head in my hands, let us weep together. Pain is a tonne of bricks, never weathered by the weather. Work with me, fingers - [Switch](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/uol-poetry-2018/switch/) - Switch The switch To fix To stitch To light Delight Inside and out To light The way To say We are kintsugi - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - From life's war school (Rightly said Friedrich) What does not kill us - [Mind and Metal](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/uol-poetry-2018/mind-and-metal/) - There are many people here packed within this room. I hear the chatter in black static, a silent "how are you?" The room is buzzing with the quiet, no words come from lips. Instead I hear the metronome of glass against finger tips. A conversation between mind and metal where true connections dare not lie. - [Lavender Bubbles](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/uol-poetry-2018/lavender-bubbles/) - I feel better when I hear running water Hitting the hard surface Soften to a constant hum Light crisp crackles of lavender bubbles Forming then disappearing An endless cycle of renewel Until the water stops and it's ready Just for me Dip in a toe Light a candle Sink in Everything melts away From mind - [From now to then](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/uol-poetry-2018/from-now-to-then/) - The perfect peace of morning when all is still and early light comes shining though the sprouting skeleton trees while tiny gulls fly high above a hundred miles from any coast drifting like litter on the dusty city breeze. That building roar of traffic in the underpass I close my eyes attempting to tune in - [There is a time for everything](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/uol-poetry-2018/there-is-a-time-for-everything/) - Spring will come again and all the buried hidden things frozen in the hinterland twixt life and death will feel her warm caress and lift their heads Spring will come again forgetting winter’s cold restrictions sloughing off the heavy coat as days lengthen brightening brown to green and changing grey to blue Spring will come - [Breathe](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/uol-poetry-2018/breathe-2/) - I feel better when I breathe. When I am still and my heart moves free. When I read and my eyes dwell deep. And my mind wanders, through History. Struck in awe at legacy, Deep roots grow strong with good company, With struggle, soil and dark territory. And yet, I am humbled in awe of - [Water Water....](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/uol-poetry-2018/water-water/) - I feel better when I sink into the pool of water, I permit my body to sink and rise in the pool Sink and rise and float and drift along with gentle strokes I relax and stretch and gently glide the pool my sanctury of the swimming pool, so refreshing and mind cleansing.. - [You Are Loved](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/uol-poetry-2018/you-are-loved/) - The sky bares down like your teeth It rains and pours like your tears Lighting cracks and it thunders, “You are loved.” So loud and so true. A puddle collects, and with each Singular salted drop it grows. To streams, to rivers, to oceans. And each passing wave crashes the words, “You are loved” louder - [Exploration](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/uol-poetry-2018/exploration/) - Treading through the vibrant, green enchanted forest. Foliage tinged with first signs of red and orange of autumn. Sun shines through the canopy, rays of light acting as warm spotlights in between the cooler shade. Melodies of the forest magnified. Songs of birds, rustling and crunching of leaves in the wind and on the ground. - [I Feel Better When - I’m With My Wife and Best Friend](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/uol-poetry-2018/i-feel-better-when-im-with-my-wife-and-best-friend/) - Helen When my life is filled with pressure And my mind it can’t adjust She comes and warms and holds me And lays me down with love When my mind is full of anger From heart’s insane mistrust She comes to reassure me And lays me down with love When my heart is filled with - [Brampton Valley Way](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/uol-poetry-2018/brampton-valley-way/) - Metronomic motion Legs pump up and down The freedom and the challenge Smile replaces frown Please release me High anxiety The Brampton Valley way Gravel covered trail Encroaching tree and brush I’m chasing personal records But trying not to rush Please release me High anxiety The Brampton Valley way Vibration, numbness I shake and rattle - [I FEEL BETTER WHEN](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/hmp-leicester-poetry-2017/i-feel-better-when-21/) - Wow, what a season to be a Leicester City fan, Pearson left and in came the tinker man, They were quickly installed as favourites to go down, And many City fans could be seen with a frown, But a fairy tale journey has been made, Even though their title bid was expected to fade, Leicester - [I FEEL BETTER WHEN I’M YOUR FRIEND](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/hmp-leicester-poetry-2017/i-feel-better-when-im-your-friend/) - Remember I’m always your friend, A friend till the end, Someone that’ll never let you down, Even when you frown, Coz I’ll always try and make you laugh, even though you may think that I’m a psychopath! You might not want me in that way, but in my heart you’ll always stay. Let’s put the - [I FEEL HAPPIEST WHEN](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/hmp-leicester-poetry-2017/i-feel-happiest-when/) - I feel happiest when… Whether holding paintbrush, pencil or pen The landscapes open up on the page Flowing ink emotions from humour to page The world opens up from within the minds eye With colourful phrases, sand and blue sky Teachers and preachers, stories of old Ancient maps and symbols dark and bold Painting a - [MENTOR POEM](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/hmp-leicester-poetry-2017/mentor-poem/) - I feel better when, in my mentor role, I’m here to guide you and assist, Through 1-2-1 tuition, I may pick up o things the tutor missed. I’ve walked a day in our learners shoes, Saw the obstacles they may face, Our learning environment welcoming Allowing progress at their own pace. I deal with learning - [ORANGE HOUSE](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/hmp-leicester-poetry-2017/orange-house/) - Home is where the heart is Home is where I am free, Home is not a prison, Home is where I can be me” Home is where I feel safe, Home is what I call my place, Home is where I have my tea, My home is made for me! - [I FEEL BETTER WHEN](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/hmp-leicester-poetry-2017/i-feel-better-when-20/) - I feel better when I’m in the bath, Not having drinks, nor having a laugh I like to sit there and soak And think my thoughts that provoke A bath is time for calm and peace A time for aches to release The water hot to soothe my bones A chance to sing with dulcet - [I FEEL BETTER WHEN](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/hmp-leicester-poetry-2017/i-feel-better-when-19/) - I feel better when I turn off the news, All of its sadness and guilt-ridden blues. I feel better when its sun and not rain, no sorrow or sadness Joy without pain. I feel better when I see a good smiling face, it gives me some hope in a cold hearted place. I feel better - [I FEEL BETTER WHEN](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/hmp-leicester-poetry-2017/i-feel-better-when-18/) - I feel better when I am free I feel better when I am me I feel better without prejudice or pain I feel love when the worlds gone insane. The world feels better with understanding your world falls apart with fear and madness commanding, Every insane thought or erratic feeling, time to let go, find - [LIFE IN A NUTSHELL](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/hmp-leicester-poetry-2017/life-in-a-nutshell/) - I feel better when The goodness of people’s hearts are exposed And their kindness shines through like the sun And the hope people convey is good for everyone And nature isn’t tampered with And forests aren’t dug up, spoiling wildlife’s homes I feel better when I see a happy child And everyone runs a mile - [I FEEL BETTER WHEN](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/hmp-leicester-poetry-2017/i-feel-better-when-17/) - I find where there is knowledge, One goal, one vision – inside college. If you can dream it You can do it Respect yourself Live drug free Hope is freedom Cement yourself a future You will soon see - [I FEEL BETTER WHEN](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/hmp-leicester-poetry-2017/i-feel-better-when-16/) - I feel better when the world seems at peace Imagine if all wars came to cease Wouldn’t it be better if everybody got on No matter our colour, religion or where we are from Life would be better without hearts breaking Love being honest keeping vows we are making I feel better when I make - [I Feel Better When I am](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/hmp-leicester-poetry-2017/i-feel-better-when-i-am-12/) - As inevitably the morning alarm rings out, it shakes me from darkness, senses shout, I open my eyes and let the light filter in, To my surprise, systems check, all good, despite late night sin, I indulge myself a moment, lay, listen to birdsong, Until finally the need to smell and taste coffee is too - [I FEEL BETTER WHEN](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/hmp-leicester-poetry-2017/i-feel-better-when-15/) - I feel better when the sun shines Turning night time into day I like it when the bird sings Makes bad memories go away. I feel better when the flowers grow Right before my eyes I like it when the children play Chasing colourful butterflies. I feel better when there’s laughter Drowning out a painful - [MENTAL HEALTH](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/hmp-leicester-poetry-2017/mental-health/) - Mental, I feel like I’m in my body like a rental, Boiling up in my head like lentil Having emotions leads to me taking potions, But this notion is no promotion My feelings lead me to depression, But is this suppression a better lesson? Safety and emotion give me devotion, And helping others is my - [A THOUGHT IN MIND](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/hmp-leicester-poetry-2017/a-thought-in-mind/) - The flowers shimmer in light upon each petal Brushed with vivid shades of manifest colour. The music in vocal harmonies like a glance of tomorrow Borrowed and cherished forever in memory A gift to call your own. The way we shake a hand in protective unison To love or forgive or simply to forget and - [I FEEL BETTER WHEN](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/hmp-leicester-poetry-2017/i-feel-better-when-14/) - I feel better when I smile a cuppa, a chat, a friendly handshake a fist bump or a hug an app coming back. I feel better when I use the gym, lifting more and more “go on”, “you can do it” pushes me to carry on. I feel better when I have a visit a - [STEPPING STONES](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/hmp-leicester-poetry-2017/stepping-stones/) - There was a young man from Welford, whose head was misunderstood, he put in an app, to speak to a chap, to change his life if they could. A problem shared is a problem halved, or so the saying goes, the service is good, we would if we could remove your troubles and woes. Gone - [LIVING MENTAL HEALTH](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/hmp-leicester-poetry-2017/living-mental-health/) - Day to day struggles none can comprehend, living mental health, mind goes round the bend. Talking helps they say no it can’t be done. I reveal my demons I’ve lost I haven’t won. My burden to bare those scars from my past, living mental health mind will never last. As time goes further on I’m - [Down the valley and back](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/down-the-valley-and-back/) - I feel better when I walk to Quorn from Barrow On pavements laid by water meadows Set close by the River Soar Slabs stretch for half a mile or more Bordered by the thick lush grass Fields of forage fed by floods. When rain has rinsed the surface stone The pathway gleams as clean as new - [Lemon Flower](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/lemon-flower/) - Yellow Flower I want to graduate to a peaceful mind Like running a marathon, to master my mind. Before I start running, Like a baby in the world I train, and travel, to Canada, in my mind. I want to graduate to a peaceful mind Out of hospital, with clarity, To live a guilt free - [A Perfect Day](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/a-perfect-day/) - A Perfect Day Morning Back of garden sunrise. Hay-fever pills. Vegetables, coffee and toast. Get up tracksuit bottoms and red tee-shirt. phone-call from Sue. Afternoon Cup of tea. Teacake. Butter and jam. Sitting in chair, leopard skin swim suit, wearing cream pants flowery top. Midday Listen to radio. Cheese and onion cobs. - [I Feel Better As One](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/i-feel-better-as-one/) - I have one chance, but I am living many parts to acquiesce through a single existence. I am many pieces of one society. Many expressions of one face, a million voices, but one imagination. There are many hills, but one mountain, many roads but only one way. Though I walk alone - I am living - [I feel better when I am…](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/i-feel-better-when-i-am-11/) - I feel better when I am… With my husband and dog on the beach The humdrum of modern life is far out of reach The sun in the sky, the wind in my hair I’m living my life without worry or care The seagulls cry, the waves crash on the sand I smile as I - [A Mermaid Haiku](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/a-mermaid-haiku/) - A Mermaid Haiku: Many wish to see Glamorous beyond compare A fisherman's tale - [Clearout](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/clearout-2/) - Clearout too heavy to lift too heavy to shift silently sulky it stares at me that big brown cardboard bulging box looming overlarge lurking in the corner shoved under the table sucking my energy into its vortex sides sagging full far too full for far too long always present its shadow self harnessed to - [Clearout](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/clearout/) - Clearout big bulky cardboard box heavy weighty too full for too long toe-stubbing obstacle archive of old promises and forgotten obligations my history preserved in paper layers evidencing my life story dusty disorganised but demanding faded words blur wanting attention sensing a shift resisting change they argue their importance but crushing and tearing - [The Joy in Baking](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/the-joy-in-baking/) - Go to the kitchen, turn on the oven open the cupboard, reach up and look for Flour, Sugar, Vanilla and Ginger Creaming butter by hand is my workout adding sugar till it’s silky and smooth heaps of flour like snow-covered mountains mix it, squeeze it, squish it through my fingers Slowly it changes to a - [Keep dancing](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/keep-dancing/) - Swirling dresses Speedy spins Dips and seducers Music loud Slow jive, fast jive Smiling faces Drinks a-plenty Feel the beat Men leading Don't be fooled They're in control? Only for tonight! Twirling bodies Friends chatting Everyone laughs Great for the soul Short skirts, dresses long High heels, no heels Loved up youngsters Life long friends - [Inner self](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/inner-self/) - Where did it go the darkness within me How did the light start to creep over me Where did my cave go, who opened the door My eyes opened wide,so much brightness surrounds me How did you know where to find me My smile is stiff,my eyes hurt a little Strange feelings overwhelm me How - [I'm Beginning to Feel Better...](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/im-beginning-to-feel-better/) - I stormed out in a temper, yes. Everything is expected of me so, for once, I've left him to it. He can wash up He can feed the baby He can get the children dressed. For once. I have it all to do, even on Sundays when he's home. The day the good Lord said - [I FEEL BETTER WHEN I AM](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/i-feel-better-when-i-am-10/) - I got up in the morning and looked out at the view, a fine summers morning filled with tranquillity and joy, blue skies, white clouds, birds soaring, sun shining, Birds chirping happily pecking at the berries, magpies squabbling and pigeons hovering, looking for food, Cat positioning herself wiggling her back ready to strike, bird flies - [I AM WHO I AM](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/i-am-who-i-am/) - I look in the mirror I see myself without a glimmer I see my eyes filled with fear and pain Is this me full of stain I got all mad and angry My strength and pride I wanted to regain I hastened to the window and gazed Out in the garden somewhat dazed It looked - [I shall write a radio play](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/i-shall-write-a-radio-play/) - I shall write a radio play I shall write a radio play, because I wanted to write one years ago because I love listening to radio dramas because I borrowed a radio script once and lost it , I feel bad about that because I'd promised to return it because I used to love amateur - [Leaving](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/leaving/) - I reach up and press the button I push the door open I pass the office window and go through the outer door as I walk over the path and on to the car park I know I will never go through that door again. Twenty years of memories, mostly joyous, but, no regrets I'm - [Sarah Jane](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/sarah-jane/) - We'd had 'words', she invalided severely crippled with arthritis hardly able to move alone me, only daughter coping best I could; part time jobs, student husband, new town grabbed baby, plopped her into weary old Silver Cross. "YOU'RE ALWAYS THERE!" My outburst startled each of us; exiting without a backward glance I heaved the front - [Lament of the Struggling Artist, or, not all impossible tasks are that onerous](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/lament-of-the-struggling-artist-or-not-all-impossible-tasks-are-that-onerous/) - I just feel better when I know I've failed and drawings I complete seem a disgrace when 'beauty' from my pen on paper's paled against the real thing I find in your face when amateurish efforts to record your smile and all you have to make my day result in what is obviously flawed as - [Garden Haiku](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/garden-haiku/) - GARDEN HAIKU SERIES - TU BISHEVAT: ecological awareness and spring tree planting dedication festival Children sleep and play. Bird song, wood smoke, candle light Mingle. Sirens scream. Solstice. Summer and Midwinter gardens. Singing. Sacred senses wake. Flames lick detritus. Spirits howl. Walk the fire path Chanting regrets. Garden ghost dreamers. Distance recycles the past. Smoke - [Asleep in my dreams](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/asleep-in-my-dreams/) - I feel better when , being grateful and content with what I have Asleep in my dreams With laughter asleep in my dreams To see things as they are and not as I want them to be A meeting of reason, as if to unearth , to locate, to glimpse a secret self, like the - [Colouring in](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/colouring-in/) - I feel better when , just being myself and seeing the colour of life more , not just the black and white of the mundane Colouring in The winds of scarcity pinch colour from my already desolate world Becoming restrained in an amemic terrene Even the tone of these voices a shortcoming , dearth of - [Maybe](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/maybe/) - I feel better when I am aligned And I am, at times, times I cherish I try and hold on to their memory When the chaos descends When I feel out of sync Disjointed, out on a limb If there are moments and elements Of who I can and want to be A me that - [Feeling Blue.](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/feeling-blue/) - I bend down, pick up the tiny gem. Reflecting the sea, polished by shells, I feel its smoothness against my hand. An animal’s eye, a mermaid’s jewel, fallen from a necklace of history, what story does it tell? Sunny day blue. It lifts my spirits, I’d dragged myself out, my will had fought back, it - [The River](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/the-river/) - A thousand years this river ran, Alone and lost like me. I climb the rail this empty night, One step will set me free. I throw my phone and watch it fade, The water far below. The words they send won't hurt me now, They're just a distant glow. But a little voice says Oh, - [Experience](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/experience/) - It was what it was, I know that now although at the time, I didn’t know how to ignore the fizz of lightning, the temper of storms, I didn’t know then that the temper was yours… I do now. At first it was passion, a tidal flood of ideas and intentions, all of them good, - [The Battle](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/the-battle/) - Restless troubles pierce my mind As an arrow punctures flesh Thoughts rush like blood from torn skin The battle has begun A cruel weakness renders me unable to fight And the wound begins to hurt I cry. I cry in vain I reach for my armour and clothe myself in recovery I close my eyes - [Butterfly](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/butterfly/) - Just as the butterfly emerges from a cocoon So I emerge from recovery My wings now bright and beautiful My body now set free And just as the butterfly dances in the sun kissed sky I too find joy in expressing my unique creativity And just as the butterfly finds peace amongst the flowers I - [Allotments](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/allotments/) - ALLOTMENTS I don’t have the country Nor cousins to visit and drink lemonade no landscape to yearn for when stuck in a red brick wilderness but I have a key to another heaven another kingdom without government taxes and power who’s patron saint is Percy Thrower where I can disappear like a rabbit down a - [Dragonfly](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/dragonfly/) - DRAGONFLY Come shaking into water, I Swam foolishly In small hope of Summer’s final sunlight To gild me, Forests to frame me, and The river To wash it all away. - Snow on the mountains. Close to the bank, there were Branches to cling to, In shallow lappings, - For fear of the - [Just Do It](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/just-do-it/) - Watching birds makes me happy. I know they don't care. They just eat all the seed Then they take to the air. But they do me no harm And I know if I could Fly away Just like them Then I would........... Well I might............ Probably wouldn't really............ Oh just shut up and feed the - [Unique](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/unique/) - I used to think I was different Now I see I am unique I have a special place In the vibrant world we live I watch the world go by Each and every morning All the different people With their different stories A unique mind A unique story One which I’ll hold One which I’ve - [Outside I Am Free](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/outside-i-am-free/) - Summer drifts by slowly The sun is yellow and bright Warm weather most days And the beautiful sky at night Summer turns into Autumn The leaves turn orange and brown Crunching the leaves with my boots On the way to town Outside I am free With nature I’m at peace On my windowsill I plant - [Right Now](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/right-now/) - I know that I feel nicer when I’ve spicy food inside of me I find that I feel finer when my furry feline fusses me It’s likely I’ll feel lovely if I live and love wholeheartedly I can tell I feel terrific when those troubles aren’t to mind And I kind of feel contented when - [Tuesdays (Connection).](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/tuesdays-connection/) - I feel better when I let a regret go; When I make a selection And I choose a direction, And when I find a connection. I feel better when I let a regret go; When I shake preconceptions By overcoming rejection, When I face an objection But they make an exception. And when I find - [Say —](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/say/) - Say — at a bus-stop, waiting on your own, a day of dulled cloud, almost rain, your mind tuned to an inner moan of life being too much grey, again. And, say, your only company’s a straggling hedge, a litter bin, the road’s dirt edge, some scrubby trees, a cold wind sanding down your skin. - [The Day Fades Away](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/the-day-fades-away/) - I feel better when I am awake and it's dawn not sunset. So the day hasn't faded and drifted away. As you can never know with my dolly mixture of prescribed pills for the body and mindsets. So a quick coffee mischievously laced with brandy and just one cigarette. This old man has allowed himself - [THE CHILD WHO SANG](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/the-child-who-sang/) - If she could sing Her voice would sound like fledglings On the wing in spring. But her songs are silent butterflies. Her musical wings have been clipped Along with her childhood, Her trust and spirit stolen. Extinguished through fear and betrayal. Occasionally she glimpse her image in a mirror She would mime with a hurt - [I'm better](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/im-better/) - I feel better when I see your smile I'm better when I look into your eyes I'm gratefull I carried you safe inside Now you are my precious child I feel better that you give me strength I'm better when your close to me I'm gratefull that you give me hope not much else could - [Running Wild](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/running-wild/) - Running Wild. I feel happy when I look and see … Flowery meadows and the humming bee. Snowdrops heralding winters’ demise, Daffodils golden, grouping in choirs. Crocus sprinkled like stars in the grass, Bold coloured Tulips appearing en mass. Buttercups, Daisies speckling the verge, Cow-Parsley stretch up, flowers emerge. Cornflowers gently blowing in the breeze, - [I Am](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/i-am-2/) - On a billboard black shining hair crisply parted and bright blue eyes with a wide smile shout perfection. I am not buying it. On a newscast dirty brown clouds explode skywards vicious killing heartless maiming ruthless wrecking. I am sad and angry. On a plaza amongst a crowd a face shows fear I point the - [PLAY IN THE STREET](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/play-in-the-street/) - Once I was a child innocent and complete. I thought world my Oyster my friends and I were the elite. No problems or worries we could not defeat. Secure in the knowledge as we played in our Street. Adventures abound the occasional frown. Spirits so high sad thoughts seldom found. And if there was Spite - [MATCHDAY](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/matchday/) - MATCHDAY MATCHDAY LOOMS OVER THE CITY FOOTBALL FANS TOSS AND TURN WITH INSOMNIA ALL OVER THE LAND THEY WAKE UP WASH AND PULL ON THEIR BELOVED SHIRTS THEY KISSS THE BADGE WITH PRIDE THEY LIVE FOR IT EAT IT DRINK IT TALK IT ANXIETY RUNS THROUGH THE SCARF WITH A STRANGLE LIKE GRIP NERVES JANGLING - [Bee](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/bee/) - Bee wings like invisible shields. Bee hive body like a tiger - striped fur. God of life and carnations pollinating seeds. Tribe of warriors killer bees, boxers of venom, sting like a bee, float like a butterfly. Aliens of rare species. I was stung when I was 27, on Narbourough Road, near Enderby - bee, - [Seeing Red](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/seeing-red/) - Seeing Red Bees see all colours except the colour red. Does the colour red present danger to bees? Do they feel it’s a threat to their domain? They are active agents in the insect world, pollinated and thriving in the thoughts of summer. They produce the most delicate of honeys profusely flying, a secret host, - [This Year](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/this-year/) - This Year I’ll be waking up at the crack of dawn. Two laps jogging round the park. It’s time to say goodbye to that low frequency of fear of procrastination. Tim to raise V vibration. I’ll rewire my brain. Existing in a higher state of mind. One that expresses love not fear, a positive outlook. - [Starting Again](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/starting-again/) - Starting Again Pluck up your courage. Don’t be afraid of the change. Knock on the door and if it doesn’t open break the knocker and push it in. In the past bereavement and self-doubt but now I’m heading for the high and new achievements like a pioneer. The warmth of my breath will melt the - [Bed](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/bed/) - Bed. Dark, peaceful at the top of the house it lies there, its soft bulk, mother lap. The comfort of birds resting in nests, sucks in all tiredness, takes off weight I float like a feather, enter the world of seraphim. The thick plank decorated with colorful quilts making me drowsy, once I tuck in. - [Vegetable medley](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/vegetable-medley/) - Vegetable medley A mash of vegetables Placed in a sandwich toaster Burned slightly at the edges Delightful to the tasters Consumed with love - [Thursday](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/thursday/) - Thursday Thursday, the day of days for me, the day that sets me free, the day I’d like to be, like the alignment of the stars, find me in pubs and bars, doing back flips on top of cars that’s how much I cherish it. The Sunday beret doesn’t fit. I like Saturdays a little - [Pie](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/pie/) - Pie Golden firmness, crinkling as my fork smashes through, delving into silky smoothness, before finding a home in a bedrock of steak and kidney. Sending up a torrent of steaming gravy as it withdraws, towards my watering mouth. - [Post Card from Canada](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/post-card-from-canada/) - Post Card from Canada (Picture of Vancouver Cruise Ship Center with a background of mountains. Cruise ship to Alaska) Dear Brandon, Having a wonderful time. Visited Gas St working street clock. Having Maple syrup and pancakes with ice cream. Been on a ferry trip to Vancouver Island, seeing seals flying along the water old - [First time I went to Canada](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/first-time-i-went-to-canada/) - First time I went to Canada, 1981. First city I visited, Toronto by Coach from New York. Fell in love. Saw travel holiday television show about Canada, wanted to find out more. Got DVDs and tapes, also books, read newspapers. I will be 70 in 2018, it will be a special trip. Good time of - [Not a red rose or a satin heart](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/not-a-red-rose-or-a-satin-heart/) - Not a red rose or a satin heart After Carol Ann Duffy’s ‘Valentine’ A pencil writing The words spill over my page Then pictures appear The photographic replicas Of things to do Gentle views appear Objects in our lives Things to come My pencil draws on Showing love and care Quiet and hope For a - [Cirrus Clouds Flying High](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/cirrus-clouds-flying-high/) - Cirrus Clouds Flying High Spiky hedgehogs on feathered birds Heaven-bound white fireworks in the sky, explosions floating on a breeze or above the world scurrying with the wind Dreaming dreams of fairy things of pineapple tops with wings. - [Happy Apples](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/happy-apples/) - Happy Apples An anagram Happy apples, pleas sleap, eas peapl pleas sleap peapl. ply, sey ply, sey yep, yep ply, yep lap, yep lap, happy apples. - [I walked the permafrost with headphones on](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/i-walked-the-permafrost-with-headphones-on/) - I walked the permafrost with headphones on No more winter No more falling No more wondering No more lies No more factories No more T.V No more salt No more engines No more idolised No more stability No more fractions No more dead poets No more sometimes No more glass eyes - [Life Train](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/life-train/) - Life Train If you have become mentally ill, then yes you are unlucky. I and many more who know you will be feeling very sad too. We will be there for you, and rooting for you. Also, if you have found yourself to be delivered to a psychiatric ward then that is very sad too. - [I feel better when I..](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/i-feel-better-when-i-12/) - I feel better when I.. Laugh till I cry, or get the giggles Draw a line under thing that itched and niggled Hugs and smiles that fill my heart with glee To sing, to dance, To just be Me. - [Change of Scene](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/change-of-scene/) - I make an annual beeline for the coast Test my flesh against the thrilling swell At midnight snuggle down as warm as toast. Leicester life’s not easy, work comes first Cars and crowds fill streets from wall to wall So make an annual beeline for the coast. Sunshine, shrimps and cockles whet the thirst Ice - [I feel better when I am at the table](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/i-feel-better-when-i-am-at-the-table/) - I feel better when I am at the table When the pen is in my hand Ink bleeding onto the page Words, hey look words Personal tiny miracles It began with chalk on the pavement Rich words from a cheap pen I feel better when the page is full Writing is something you do when - [Happy Exercise](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/happy-exercise/) - Push me forward Let's get giving Just in case My heart is slowing Faster, longer, Fight the pain I feel the endorphins Released from my brain - [Breathe](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/breathe/) - Breathe, and consider. Use perspective, take the time To appreciate the stars, And the moon up in the sky. Be thankful, Take the chance to give. Hold on to hope, Not the negative. Seek not reward, But take the win in a smile. Small steps taken, Move us on all the while. Be open, grow. - [Beyond the lenses](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/beyond-the-lenses/) - From my host I see beyond differences deeper than the outer surface. They disguise me, veiled behind lenses but I see through these. For some I am cells, capillaries and upside down retinal images; for others false lashes, bright colours and drawn lines. Laughter lines, crow’s feet, age lines Don’t distract me. Green, grey, blue, - [I climb a mountain](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/i-climb-a-mountain/) - I climb a mountain Walking steadily leaving life behind. Away from the frantic high street, away from the kids, the house. No computer, no work, no signal. I breathe the cool, clear air. I feel the stillness. I look down and the world stretches in front of me, my dog and I are happily alone. - [listen](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/listen/) - Listen Listen Hear the wind in the trees, gently tickling the leaves. Hear the tall grasses breathe in the summer’s warm breeze. I’m there with you. I hear it, too. I love you. Listen. Hear the distant train as it trundles away. Hear the sweet song of the bird that chooses to stay. I’m there - [wave March.](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/wave-march/) - I feel better when I resonate with airborne hum over magnetic fields whose shape and colour morph time and tongue. I feel better when I am within scientific beauty hewn from generations whose brilliance, separated by centuries but bound by city walls, transform diagnosis and track the patterns. shaping fall and rise. I feel better - [The Occasional Runner](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/the-occasional-runner/) - Well I am getting older. I'm surely not that unfit. Every man needs a belly . I just enjoy the odd cake. Anyway, beer's good for the soul. Wine's made of grapes, it's one of your five a day. Everything's bad for you these days. I'm sure I'll manage it. I'm sure I'll keep up. - [Nan's House](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/nans-house/) - Well known sights, smells & sounds, Familiar footsteps on hallowed ground. A journey of habit made a thousand times. Through choice or obligation, All manner of occasion, Close or distant relation, They all belong here. A place of memory, history and foundation, The centre point calling across the nation. Breaking the everyday routine, Drawing everyone - [Mummy glue](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/mummy-glue/) - Mummy glue I open The door She is awake Mood is not good Still she gets up She makes me breakfast She messes my hair up Tries to smile Gets me ready for school Checks the book bag Places the dinner money in an envelope Wraps herself in a long coat Walks me to school - [She](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/she/) - She She talks to me She reads to me She listens to me She cooks for me She fixes the house She will not let the illness control her She potters around the house Until she is ready To sit in silence When she thinks she is ready Ready for her bed - [Speak to Me, Serenity](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/speak-to-me-serenity/) - Speak to Me, Serenity Just sixty seconds Every minute is the same So why do my saddest minutes feel like hours on end? Is this to reveal my shame? Just sixty minutes Every hour is the same So why do my lowest hours feel like days on end? Torture, yes, in all but name! So - [I feel better when I am writing](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/i-feel-better-when-i-am-writing/) - I feel better when I am writing Sat still, sat poised I write free This gift of writing is time set aside for me The pen on the paper, the words just flow I never know what I'll be writing or which way I will go I write out thoughts, feelings and worries, I unravel - [I feel better when...](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/i-feel-better-when-13/) - I feel better when… I smell new books, a bonfire, fennel tea; I hear winds whisper, whistle, murmur, swirl; I stroke a conch shell, polished ebony; I see a rosebud ready to unfurl; I knit a trauma teddy, twiddle-muff; I play my oboe, scrape its pesky reeds; I write a sonnet, therapeutic stuff; I feed - [Breaking free](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/breaking-free/) - Breaking free A barbed wire cage of shame imprisons me. My feathers plucked, jaw cracked, I nurse my sores, bedraggled, bloodied, gagging to be free. I feel unclean. Abusers sneer, agree blame lies with me alone. Support withdraws. A barbed wire cage of guilt imprisons me. My fractured wings hang limp. I puke. I pee. - [Out of the Blue](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/out-of-the-blue/) - Out of the Blue I lay back on the grass Ponder the past Tortuous pain Won't let the blue mood last Because from out of the blue An incredible view Where the clouds become cliffs The sky an ocean of blue And I dream I dream of holidays Warm soothing seas My imaginary place To - [Immortal Madness](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/immortal-madness/) - The pathos of these dolce, ethereal flute notes - enchant me, as too the artistry in my paintings, unattainable prior to the onset of my Furies; Pure, absorbed, all concaving concentration consumes Even amalgamates within my veins... Symbiotically returning me into that all solutionary, Angelic elusive Heaven. Yet the alien extrinsic pressures and irritants of - [Precious Rose](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/precious-rose/) - You looked stunning as you danced to the music without a care, In skinny jeans, a Rolling Stones T shirt, and a pretty rose. in your long blonde hair, Your loveliness struck me like lightening, Your chemistry was hypnotising, I watched you laughing as you danced, I couldn’t take my - [Smile](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/smile-2/) - Smile I feel better when I see the sun shine in the morning Cat purring in my ear; dog yawning lazily from a night curled up on the floor Birds singing loudly perched within the trees And the traffic outside is quiet as the day for me begins I smile when the flowers are blooming - [Tree](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/tree/) - The tree locked in by Thick encrusted cylindriform bark Shutting it out from sky, sun shine, moon light. Rough winds shudder thud and slam against its Massive woody hulk. Within tight cytoplasmic cells, membranes surround Living organisms. Tissues and DNA Cramped and clustered with bacterial entities Huddle and battle for survival. A smell of urine - [Keep the Faith](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/keep-the-faith/) - Cherish it always Don't worry Happy days are also around the corner Keep the faith It works for me And will for you - [Mother Natures Daughter, Autumn](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/mother-natures-daughter-autumn/) - Mother nature and her four daughters Spring, summer, autumn and winter. Autumn, she sprinkles her colours of red, yellow and brown And says goodbye to summer Autumns sweeping brown bears promises of beauty Under a waning sunlight fast disappearing She softly patterns falling leaves with her dainty feet And whispers tales of love to friendly - [Spring Time](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/spring-time/) - Songbirds are singing, snow is melting and swallows are nesting Primroses and Robins and butterfly's and pansies Rivers rushing with melted winter snow and rabbits playing. Icicles melting in the frozen snow Narcissi, newts and new shoots. Green grass on hills surrounding babbling brooks and daffodils Trees, tadpoles and tulips. Iris flowers around the streams - [Autumn](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/autumn-3/) - Autumn time now. Urban pathways littered with leaves The colours are gorgeous Umbrellas for chilly rain shower Misty garden, early rising Nature shows its beauty to all - [Autumn](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/autumn-2/) - Autumn comes but once a year Under trees new homes appear Trees are losing all their leaves Up above an empty nest Magpie cottage looks its best Now you'll wear your winter vest! - [Autumn](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/autumn/) - Autumn is a time of many shades Unending colours of myriads of leaves Tiny insects find their nests under and between the clusters Up until the spring appears no knowledge of life will emerge Merging into the colours of the next years new chapter of life Never repeating the formation of years before - [Feel Better](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/feel-better/) - Would you like to touch this magic tree? It’ll make you feel better. It’ll take all your worries away, They’ll never be another grey, Day full of foreboding, cloudy thoughts, Fraught, frazzled, scattered brain, It’ll take away all the pain, You’ve ever felt, Stroke it’s leaves and you will melt, Into a pool of pure, - [Watching and Waiting](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/watching-and-waiting/) - Watching her sleeping, her little chest rising and falling, eyelids fluttering, lips softly parted. Her hands are delicately cupped, comfortably beneath her chin, her knees slightly bent. I’m wondering what she's dreaming. Hoping she's playing with the fairies, in a meadow full of flowers. That the sun is shining and the birds are singing. She - [Love Puppets](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/love-puppets/) - Another day another enchantment, as my naive heart seeks it's nourishment, and I hope for things that are seldom seen. With you, is there hope of an unfulfilled dream? Or will confidence shake? And reality awake to the sight and the sound of a world run aground? Will loneliness be my only caress - or - [" I feel better."](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/i-feel-better/) - Well, I must be feeling better for I feel better when I awaken in the morning and can face the world again Well, I must be feeling better for I feel better when-I know I no longer have to dwell In that dark place that I go Well, I am feeling better for I felt - [Beyond The Pane](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/beyond-the-pane/) - The view has become full of promise As nesting birds in pairs Signify a change of luck And flowers, as if in a relay race Pass the batten from one species to another; Krokus' and Snowdrops to Daffodils Daffodils to Bluebells and Tulips Earthworms and roots below are furiously burrowing Whilst the surface appears a - [In Praise of Solitude](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/in-praise-of-solitude/) - Not lonely but alone in my own space I find my place in this world psyche recycles at my own pace brings me peace in the here and now no high or low mood swings time to make my own mind up about things play guitar or sing No one knocking upon the door wanting - [I Feel Better When...](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/i-feel-better-when-12/) - I feel better when I am drinking a cup of tea, Warm, comforting, hugging me I feel better when I am reading a good book, Escaping, imagining, I am totally hooked I feel better when I am talking to my Mum, Though you are no longer here, your words of wisdom come I feel better - [Being Me](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/being-me-2/) - I step outside my front door where I put on my invisible masks. A daughter, sister, wife and mother; friend, colleague and a neighbour A mask I wear for each one. My masks overlap and shift as the day wears on From person to person, moment to moment. I am lost and wonder, who is - [I feel better when I'm with you](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/i-feel-better-when-im-with-you-2/) - The birds sang as the wind blew gently in the warm summer breeze, shadowed in abundance of greenery, towered by whispering trees. We walked together through the wild meadow, filled with blades of green, I say you’re a true beauty of mother nature, the sweetest thing I’d ever seen. I kissed your lips, then you - [Mother](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/mother/) - Take the 'm' off mother let it fall to the ground shriveled shrunken two hillocks guard the fortress of other yours and mine replace the 'm' in mother with a 'b' Too much trouble? wipe it off your palms pale and powdered like chalk dropped in the nursery Where other belongs - [For My Sister](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/for-my-sister/) - When the dark curtains that envelop our household are strung back by your cheeks. Your smile the only illumination of my day. Imperfect teeth cutting through jagged words and flailing fists. The laugh, by no means angelic, not the laugh penned by romance authors, a laugh of raw, unfiltered happiness, alone in a void of - [A Pug in a Hat](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/a-pug-in-a-hat/) - When I’m down or feeling flat, I think about a pug in a hat. When I’m tired and full of sighs, I think of hedgehogs with goggly eyes. When I toss and turn ‘cause I can’t sleep, I think of pink fields with purple sheep. When I’m fed up of all the knocks, I think - [My Music Therapy](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/my-music-therapy/) - I feel better when I am….. ….sat at the piano at the end of a day When people have poured out their distress. We share this pain through words and music. It drenches me, leaving me soaked and weighed down. I let these feelings flow through my fingers, Bypassing the conscious mind. Chords and melodies - [My Favourite Things](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/my-favourite-things/) - Rain, Guns 'n' Roses and Wispas I've bitten. Perspectives I got from not living in Britain. Dave Gilmour solos and Beatles CDs. These are some things that can help me be me. That slip of a girl that sings blues deep inside her. Tim Burton movies with Winona Ryder. Sonnets, acrostics, pantoums, villanelles: Just some - [I Feel Better at the Seaside - Fairborne Beach 1967](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/i-feel-better-at-the-seaside-fairborne-beach-1967/) - I feel I am the only one in my family to be so excited to be going to the beach, Swimming costume on ready to save time, At last travelling down the single farm track lane, Gates to open on the way slowing the journey, Sitting high up as I can to be the first - [I feel better when I feel like me](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/i-feel-better-when-i-feel-like-me/) - I feel better when I feel like me, when I feel completely free. When my movements flow, in that moment I know, that I'm free. Free to be me. I feel better when the music plays, it helps me move, it makes me sway. I feel better when the rhythms surround, as my body is - [The Hug](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/the-hug/) - Knowing the despair, the darkness, the loneliness That seeps through my mind and darkens my thoughts Will not last forever Those clouds will make way for sunshine and song Those shadows will fade and the light will return And knowing I can put my arms round a friend And promise them too from the bottom - [Where you live](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/where-you-live/) - Sacred rock of stolen starlight, Echoes of flames from distant giants, Behind the curtain, This is where you live. Miles of air lick cheeks cold Flames stir up as breath is born Frozen oceans greet your lips and softly, not quite silently, they melt into a final kiss. This is where you live. - [The Dream Witch](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/the-dream-witch/) - What is the point? Can anyone tell me, does anyone know? Time’s in reverse, just go with the flow. With the sun and the moon aloft in the sky, The reaper can’t land, so off he must fly. When attacking the weak, the strong think they are brave While the Watcher awaits, on top of - [Helping Myself](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/helping-myself/) - I feel better when I am singing, Letting out all the trapped emotion; Words come easier in song. A release for one who is locked in, Who cannot express easily. I feel better when I am hopeful, When I've found my fighting spirit. Taking action to help myself, Trying as best to set myself free, - [It's OK To Be Me](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/its-ok-to-be-me/) - I feel better when I like me I will not be stigmatised or tainted I am tough, resilient and strong I deserve to be happy and supported I will not be stigmatised or tainted I feel better when I take control My destiny is not predetermined I work hard and forgive myself Life can be - [I Feel Better When..](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/i-feel-better-when-11/) - I feel better when... I am in open countryside The earth steadies my feet and is my foundation The trees create a loving embrace around me The sky opens my eyes to the 'infinite possibilities born of faith' And the air invites me to breathe in life and breathe out any darkness within When I - [The Journey](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/the-journey/) - Where have I been these years just past? Where has my soul resided? In nowhere land, on nowhere shore In nightmare days collided The birds no longer seemed to sing, The living earth suspended. I've journeyed through quicksand and fog, with trusting arms extended. Can it be true, do eyes deceive, Is there light amid - [And Then The Sun](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/and-then-the-sun/) - And Then The Sun I watch and I wait Contemplate,Twisted thoughts irritate. But it will pass, It will pass. Passing night, Long long hours, Midnight fright, Forbidding towers. But it will pass, It will pass. Pace the floor can't relax, Music on to drown the noise of Twisted facts. And it will pass, It will - [A Pantoum - Satisfaction](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/a-pantoum-satisfaction/) - Sunshine on my skin, nourished and warm Feeling the grass tickle my toes And the low hum of summer in the background Body and mind rested, the moment enough Feeling the grass tickle my toes A smile creeping across my face Body and mind rested, the moment enough Just being here A smile creeping across - [I Feel Better When I Am ....](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/i-feel-better-when-i-am-9/) - I Feel Better When I Am .... 1) Remembering: a) The Happy Times b) Not To Repeat My Errors c) What Could Be d) Patience Is A Virtue e) Tomorrow Is Another Day 2) Listening to music 3) Realising there are 'Innocent' people worse off than me 4) Helping others to manage/get by, Economize: Pointing - [I would not be without you](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/i-would-not-be-without-you/) - You think of me when something’s good– you phone to share delight and you think me of when something’s hard knowing that in the sharing you might find you feel better. I feel better when you’re near me. I feel better when I know that you are travelling towards me, soon I’ll hear you - [I Feel Better When](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/i-feel-better-when-10/) - I see your smile and it lifts my heart to a place I had forgotten. That carries me through. It is enough To know that your smile is still inside you. It may be dormant, Possibly drowning, But still a part of you that I thought had been lost. I see your spark and it - [I feel better when I'm with you.](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/i-feel-better-when-im-with-you/) - I feel better when I'm with you. You're sort of mean when you're tired And the later it gets, the more annoying I get. If you could, you'd play video games all day And I'd watch the same news on repeat. You like the music stuff with real instruments And I'm partial to the stuff - [CRY](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/cry/) - I feel better when I cry Why? Is it a pleasure to mewl? Tears of joy or tears of pain The cause different, effect the same To sob, blubber, bawl and wail Release the tension, let it out Shed some tears, whimper and weep The issue remains But now I can sleep - [The Breeze](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/the-breeze/) - The breeze Good health, surrounding and comforting. Nurturing and encompassing, like the summer breeze blowing through the meadow grass. Hang on to the breeze, keep it in the meadow. Respect it and cherish it, Refuse to let it go. Keep the fresh breeze blowing, refreshing your health. let it go, only when it’s time. If - [I feel better when I write poems](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/i-feel-better-when-i-write-poems/) - I open new doors when I write new poems, through new words find new worlds, take off the sack of burden. New verse, like a universe, a new lyric eases the mind. When I read it out I feel lightened, no reason, no rhyme. No big word blues or how to spell them. Pen fills - [I Feel Better When](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/i-feel-better-when-9/) - I feel better when I tell jokes I feel better when I turn up to either work or college I feel better when I'm not broke I feel better when I extremely give better knowledge I feel better when I make friends I feel better when I'm so full of luck I feel better when - [i feel better when](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/i-feel-better-when-8/) - I feel better when I am with my daughter and Fiancé Lewis and I feel much better when I not sad or upset I feel happy when I see my puppy poppy and my dog Otis I feel better when I am with my friends because we go out to town to go shopping I - [i feel better when](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/i-feel-better-when-7/) - I feel better when I play my Playstation. I feel better I’m watching a movie. I feel better when I listen to music. I feel better going to football. - [At my place](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/at-my-place/) - My place Its a view that could swallow you, in a place where country fields are draped in patchwork squares. Into a quilt of green and scorched brown earth. Where the blue sky is flecked brown with starlings that dance in circles and shadows. Where Cotton ball clouds lie fat and proud beneath me. Where - [i feel better when](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/i-feel-better-when-6/) - I feel better when I’m eating any food. I feel better when I’m playing my Xbox with my friends. I feel better when I’m at my girlfriends. I feel better when I’m drinking any alcohol. I feel better when I’m jumping into rivers and lakes of high bridges. I feel better when I’m exploring abandoned and - [The drive to talk](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/the-drive-to-talk/) - She recognised the signs Quiet, slight agitation Wanting to be alone She wanted me to open up Her plan of action Was to take me For a drive A drive away from home A drive to destination unknown A drive where she drove A drive where I talked She questioned, she quizzed She clarified and - [Everything has a purpose](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/everything-has-a-purpose/) - A lifetime's clutter In a house That he could barely move in Represented who he is now Everything has a purpose Everything has a use You never know when it may come in use He would say Until one day Help came to clear it up Removed his clutter Into skips To make it manageable - [Drowning Man](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/drowning-man/) - As a drowning man grasping for light and air You grapple with the inky blackness Before bursting into the azure blue Like a rocket rushing upwards Then twirling gently down as a Catherine wheel Until you reach your true level As a bright flower On the surface of the still green water - [The Best Journey](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/the-best-journey/) - The Best Journey In the early hours of New Year's day, rain drones mood not much different from the yesterday's gloam until I think about journeys: a sense of welcome in City Lights Bookstore, unexpected comfort in a hotel room, a cafe playing "A Sunday Kind of Love", where the gloom lifts. Home to frost - [Running](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/running/) - In these troubled times, more often than not I find that I am happiest whilst running. And it makes me feel a little sad, because it’s a lonely thing to do. But the grins at the dinner parties and the mugs in the pubs only make me nervous. So I lace up my jogging shoes - [Deep in thought](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/deep-in-thought/) - As I stand here in awe at the beauty I see I feel and listen to all that surrounds me The rolling waves, the pull of the sea the wet sand in my toes fills me with glee The distant clouds, the rocks far away the wind in my hair on a summers day I - [Pieces](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/pieces/) - There are said to be 84,000 parts of the Buddha in the world. But he is not in pieces. I am filled with truth and lies, but I am not afraid of delusion. I am not blind. My mind awakens. My atoms vibrate and break their bonds, but I am whole. Like the Buddha I - [To a world](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/to-a-world/) - She invited me Inside her head To a world she had created To a world Where she was in control To a world Where she was not a lost soul To a world Where she was not an outcast To a world Where she was not unloved She gave me permission to explore To touch, - [Oasis](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/oasis/) - I had cultivated a place for myself By moving away from others By moving away from the noise It was my heaven on earth I was learning I was beginning to learn To switch off To disassociate myself From people who harmed From people who are fake friends From people who do not care Instead - [I Feel Better When](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/i-feel-better-when-4/) - I feel better when I’m with my dude he gets so excited when I enter the room, so much it’s like he hasn’t seen me for a month or two. Whether I’m happy or sad he doesn’t question my feelings, he just welcomes me with such love it’s healing. He doesn’t change his mood like - [The Forgotten Tree](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/the-forgotten-tree/) - There was once a tree in a big forest, with lots of other trees. This tree felt low, sad and very lonely. This tree didn't grow like other trees or bloom in the Summer or shed leaves in the Autumn. This tree was very depressed. Until one day someone took notice of this tree, took - [I feel better when](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/i-feel-better-when-3/) - I feel better when … The trust of the human spirit Fills me with hope A natural bond of free flung strength Frees me and makes me float … I get a natural smile To guide me in the rush. I really hope there’s someone there who ll bring me natural blush … my thoughts and - [B](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/b/) - Summer '16 floating by, whilst looking through my child's eye, I'm dreaming. Backwards roads won't bruise my soul, an angel looks over as she grows, her beauty shows, it's gleaming. When these people don't deserve her time, and waste her life without a sign, of changing - I will show you what it is to - [Hate to love](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/hate-to-love/) - I hate to love the laughter in your eyes, Because it makes me feel again. I hate to love the sound of your voice, Because it makes me see again. I hate to love the way your hair hangs in your face, Because I long to finally express myself. Most of all I hate to - [Creating Rocks](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/creating-rocks/) - I feel better when I create. Using my imagination makes me feel great! A place with no limits and no constraints. Playing around in transcendental state. Excitement quells as these sparks emerge! This overwhelming electric surge. Connecting with my higher energy. Igniting my natural synergy. Then I see this symbol of love. Slowly floating down - [Fireproof Until](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/fireproof-until/) - I Am At My Best When, Writing Stories, Songs And Poems, I ignite with inspiration, from a tiny ember my feelings grow And yet, the asbestos world I inhabit does not always encourage my thoughts, My ideas, Nor my need for love or acceptance, Once when I was surrounded by those whom I felt loved - [Continue To Inspire](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/continue-to-inspire/) - I Am At My Best When, I Can Express My Literary Creativity With Encouragement From Those Whom Inspire Me We wanted our genius to last, to continue even if only within us, For imagination stretches further than despair, and people ignore shouts, Yet listen to thoughts when they become words, Sometimes our genius would not - [Crafted](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/crafted/) - Ordered to make 'something special' Ordered to make something different Research led to thinking Research inflamed her imagination The design created itself Fabric bright in colour, light to carry She places a silky fabric Under the needle of her sewing machine To create To craft The design on paper To life She stops momentarily Her - [Healing with paint](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/healing-with-paint/) - Prompted by the two words on her initial assessment 'Likes art'. I laid out the therapy room With an array of art material From oil paintings to crayons She entered the room along side me To explore She was struggling to communicate She was having a bad day Where she could not talk Found it - [Mend do not break](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/mend-do-not-break/) - Mend do not break Mend take time to heal Mend live life in slow motion Mend, breathe in fresh air Mend, observe life Mend take time to taste your food Mend empty your head Mend live simple Mend let go of past grievances Mend take each day as a challenge Mend smile Mend accept life - [Read](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/read/) - Read for a purpose Read to decode meaning Read to lead Read to expand your mind Read to enter unknown worlds Read to elicit emotions Read to start your journey with words Read at your own pace Read to show emotion Read to escape from the life Read to reread - [I have accepted my life](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/i-have-accepted-my-life/) - Today I have accepted my life That the condition has to be managed not removed I have accepted my life That is ok to be alone I have accepted my life That I need to step outside my comfort zone I have accepted my life Not to over analyse the little things I have accepted - [Embellish](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/embellish/) - I heard what she said I liked what she said 'Embellish your life' It resonated with me Embellish your life With things that matter With things that you want Leave behind grievances of the past Start new, start fresh Step into a new you Come from a new perspective Find a solution Switch off your - [My story](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/my-story/) - I wanted to tell my story I wanted to put words to my story I wanted to find pictures to tell my story I wanted to put emotions into the story I wanted to bring characters to life I wanted to shake them all up Allow them to think To allow me to think If - [Perfect strangers](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/perfect-strangers/) - We were perfect strangers Who would meet once a week Same time, same place Where I go off loaded my inner thoughts My deep inner fears I am allowed to be vulnerable I am allowed to be a child at times I am allowed to be scared I am allowed to be safe I am - [I feel better when I am.....](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/i-feel-better-when-i-am-8/) - I feel better when I am able to... Listen to the voice of reason Rather than the voices in my head. Draw back the curtains to allow the sun to stream in, Instead of dwelling on the darkness within Focus on the filigree of a frosted leaf Instead of picking apart each of my problems. - [I feel better when I am…](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2016/i-feel-better-when-i-am-7/) - When it is calm like water, When all you can hear are the waves from the ocean, Above the birds are chirping, And the wind blowing across making the leaves on the tree rattle. I feel better when I am free like a bird, High above all, and there is no scared to fall, I - [I feel better when I am in touch](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/peterborough-regional-college-poetry-2015/i-feel-better-when-i-am-in-touch/) - I feel better when I am in touch I look up and see you, blackbird. The song you sing is lost to me. I cannot hear you. I don't know why. I walk on, acquainted with silence. What has happened to me? Why are my senses failing me? I look up and see you, again. - [I've Been Thinking](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/peterborough-regional-college-poetry-2015/ive-been-thinking/) - I’ve been thinking for a while About what makes me happy When I am not And I struggled at first, Because everything seems so dark most of the time. But then I remembered That I like long soaks in the bath. And I like warm mediterranean thunderstorms, And cups of tea with big slices of - [i feel better when iam](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/peterborough-regional-college-poetry-2015/i-feel-better-when-iam/) - I feel better when i am When i’m singing in my band Out on the stage guitar in my hand strumming the chords to my favourite songs while every one dances and sings along Playing tunes from times gone by Seeing the joy in every ones eyes At the end of the night As we - [I feel better when I am.........](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/peterborough-regional-college-poetry-2015/i-feel-better-when-i-am-6/) - I feel better when I am… laughing with you over nothing really, but it means everything that you are there, sharing. I feel better when I am … walking on an empty beach, battling through the wind the desperation gone just calm, feeling - [I feel better when I am laughing](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/peterborough-regional-college-poetry-2015/i-feel-better-when-i-am-laughing/) - I feel better when I am laughing My Dad is the best, when it comes to a quip His sharp retorts crack like a whip My sisters and I took him on as a challenge Mealtimes hilarious, except for poor Mum Wanting to eat quietly and not listen to puns So silence was ordered which - [I feel better when](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/peterborough-regional-college-poetry-2015/i-feel-better-when-2/) - I feel better when.... I get up in the morning I feel free from my pain I open my curtains I have everything to gain The small things matter They touch me the most A cup of hot tea Or marmite on toast The sun on my face The wind in my hair When I - [Good To Be Alive](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/peterborough-regional-college-poetry-2015/good-to-be-alive/) - Good to be alive Hi I’m Jo, was a lady wife Had children 3 How I miss the noise and din What’s for tea Mum, why be glum? I was a daughter with Mischief galore, Mum would say Jo Close that door And it’s me never trouble free I have a brother and sister To - [Those Little Things...](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/peterborough-regional-college-poetry-2015/those-little-things/) - I am better when I am… Spending time with those who matter. You know… those who really matter because they need me and I, in turn, need them. That time is special time and more precious than a diamond of very many carats in size. Communing with nature in the big outdoors. You know…those places - [Cycle of Hope for All Seasons](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/peterborough-regional-college-poetry-2015/cycle-of-hope-for-all-seasons/) - I am better when I am... Tucked up in bed on a freezing cold night, Feeling the hope of days longer in light, Scanning dusk skies for swift birds flying home, Dreaming of warm summer beaches to roam. Cloaked in the words of a well-written book, Resting alongside a cool, babbling brook, Watching new life - [what makes me happy](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/peterborough-regional-college-poetry-2015/what-makes-me-happy/) - What is to be happy? Happy is meaning to go and have fun. A happy person is good person. That is what people are made of. Make homeless person to feel happy. A homeless person will respect that. Knowing that you help him. Every day you can make changes if you can do to change - [Music is like Medication](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/peterborough-regional-college-poetry-2015/music-is-like-medication/) - Music is my life. I could not survive if I did not have music, I would lose it Music to me is like medication, because you can listen to it at any occasion There is one thing about music, you can never move it Here is a tip Finding something you love is always up - [my own time](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/peterborough-regional-college-poetry-2015/my-own-time/) - I like to socialise with my friends Around and around we walk Through snow ,ice and hale I like to read books Over and over time passes I ride the currents of time I cannot sense time it self I am lost in my own world of time I like to play my Games To - [Just a few things...](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/peterborough-regional-college-poetry-2015/just-a-few-things/) - Tiny arms that grasp you tight, Pleasant dreams throughout the night, Gazing at flickering candle-light, These things make me better. Singing a song with joy in my heart, Words of wisdom to kindly impart, Employing pianistic fingers to dart, These things make me better. Giving in charity and agape love, Raindrops sprinkling from above, Faith, - [New Beginnings](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/peterborough-regional-college-poetry-2015/new-beginnings-2/) - That day, Everything was new, A new place, new people, a new routine, But it felt right, Especially when I met you, From day one, I finally felt like it was somewhere I fit in, Even if it was just a little bit, And suddenly I had a clean slate, A fresh canvas ready to - [I feel better when...](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/peterborough-regional-college-poetry-2015/i-feel-better-when/) - I feel better when I am riding my bike, On my Raleigh with flair, With the wind in my hair, I feel better when I am taking a hike, In a picturesque scene, Down by the woodland stream, I feel better when I am strumming my strings, With fingers on frets, And a singing duet, - [Man Of The Moment](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/peterborough-regional-college-poetry-2015/man-of-the-moment/) - A ray of brightness shines through a rundown changing room window, while depressed faces and lowering heads of despair are contained in defeat. No talk, no liveliness, no desire, but he was different. Each glare towards him was filled with promise, hope and belief. Shy at first, but a prosperity soon to be a star - [Little note to myself](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/peterborough-regional-college-poetry-2015/little-note-to-myself/) - I’ll try not to compare myself to others, Our differences make us unique. I will decide on the route my own path, Your goals won’t make me complete. I shall cherish all those who I love, Holding their value near. I’ll remember to value those moments That add greater meaning and cheer. I shall acknowledge - [I feel better when I am...](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/peterborough-regional-college-poetry-2015/i-feel-better-when-i-am-4/) - I feel better when I am... I feel better when I am climbing up a hill, with mates egging each other on to climb faster and further. Setting up camp for the night with cups of tea and laughter being the best delight. A brisk cold wind has us all scurry into our tents, as - [I am grateful for the small things](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/peterborough-regional-college-poetry-2015/i-am-grateful-for-the-small-things/) - I am grateful for the small things So early it's still quiet outside whilst I sit in my window with tea. I’m watching the world gradually wake as fleeting thoughts pass by me. The old couple wear matching coats, she carries the paper; he, his cane. They look so at ease though they say nothing, - [Moments are Memories](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/peterborough-regional-college-poetry-2015/moments-are-memories/) - I take this special moment to celebrate you dad, I will always remember the special days we had. You worked so hard for many years and now it's time to rest, I appreciate your efforts for everything I have. I will take away our happy memories and treasure them in my heart, not now, not - [When i am loved.](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/peterborough-regional-college-poetry-2015/when-i-am-loved/) - Loved. The power of a single word Invokes emotions deep within, Pain, strength, confidence Or forever longing? The love we seek in universal. Who am I? you ask, A voice so sweet, Yet dripping with despair. And here you long for a single word To invoke an emotion deep within, Pain, joy, happiness Or forever - [What is it like being in a foster family?](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/peterborough-regional-college-poetry-2015/what-is-it-like-being-in-a-foster-family/) - At first you might be scared and shy. You might want to hide and cry. You might be worried about living with people who are complete strangers to you at first. They will welcome you on the first night by dedicating dinner time to you by ordering takeaway you like. It is normal to feel - [coming home](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/peterborough-regional-college-poetry-2015/coming-home/) - I feel better When I am When I am coming home. You bring a smile to my face You bring me joy and happiness I just want to come home Just to see you smile One day I’ll have to go from you But I’ll always come back home You know how much you mean - [Never truly on your own](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/peterborough-regional-college-poetry-2015/never-truly-on-your-own/) - I feel better when I am…………………………………….. Content to share silence in the company of a friend Spending time with others who help you get your heart back on the mend Gifting a present that truly comes from the heart Positive about a chapter in my life that is just about to start Appreciating others and - [Never Alone](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/peterborough-regional-college-poetry-2015/never-alone/) - Never Alone I feel better when I am looking out of the window And see the beauty of life I can then ask myself, am I really alone? People walking, dogs wagging their tails, I need to remember how all these people need each other. Dogs, children, animals, humans, We all depend on each other - [My day was better because I knew you](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/peterborough-regional-college-poetry-2015/my-day-was-better-because-i-knew-you/) - My day was better because I know you I woke up this morning What did I see? I saw you, And my day was a better day I drove to work this morning What did I feel? I felt you near me, And my day was a better day I went into work To face - [Long Road Back](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/peterborough-regional-college-poetry-2015/long-road-back/) - I picked an injury when doing sport My knee, jaw and eyes It put me on the shelf I felt quite short I was in hospital the laid up eating self-pitty pies Again and again, as the cholesterol built so did the stress To be honest I was quite a mess. After a few months - [Our Will'](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/peterborough-regional-college-poetry-2015/our-will/) - 2016, a year of great note! The Nation hails the man who wrote Publication of works voluminous Sometimes tragic, often humorous Some, with a great deal of cynicism Wrongly accuse him of plagiarism Christopher Marlowe often thought That the bard’s works came to nought Now a whole four centuries later We venerate Macbeth’s creator His - [Cricket](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/peterborough-regional-college-poetry-2015/cricket/) - I feel better when I am playing cricket When Friday comes I feel better because it is time for cricket As soon as I step into the sports hall, Everything else but cricket is forgotten I can’t wait to bowl That is when I shine The moment I get a wicket I smile and shout - [An early morning walk](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/peterborough-regional-college-poetry-2015/an-early-morning-walk/) - An early morning walk A fine frost sparkles all around The air is crisp and fresh, I inhale deep lung fulls, refreshing myself from the inside out. The sky is slowly brightening, cotton wool waves of pink and purple lap at the roof tops. As I cross the road I am startled by a rustling - [Happiness cannot be defined.](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/peterborough-regional-college-poetry-2015/happiness-cannot-be-defined/) - Freedom. With my friends I have an escape, I can turn off and forget about the worries, My thoughts can no longer dwell in the abyss of my mind. I can’t drag myself down my downwards spiral of doubt. He takes my hand forward and leads me to the light And when he does, together - [Online Shop - now open for pre-orders!!](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/online-shop-now-open-for-pre-orders/) - Did you know that you can now pre-order The Yellow Book and our music singles and album?.... Simply visit www.rethinkyourmind/our-shop Sales from our music directly supports this Project and ensures more free books for more people. Our album is LIMITED EDITION so once they've gone, they've gone!! Pre-order yours now and secure your copy whilst - [Winners Announced!](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/winners-announced/) - Winners of the rethinkyourmind project 2015 are announced from today (Monday 11th May) and throughout Mental Health Awareness Week. All 50 Yellow Book winners have been announced! Click here to view the Winning pieces that will be published in the yellow book... Congratulations from all of us at rethinkyourmind! 14 of - [Showcase Smoothie Group Submission](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/showcase-smoothie-group-submission/) - CAR Saturday first of June 2013, my car sat in a shadow waiting for me. Ten o’clock in the morning, hot I strutted toward the car, remote control in hand, click, lights flash, doors open smooth as a brush through hair. I get in the car, my knees’ feel the strain. I’m getting old, I’m - [Project closes for entries](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/project-closes-for-entries-2/) - the rethinkyourmind project has now closed for creative entries. We send our thanks to everyone that got involved and helped to creatively support positive mental health. You can view all the wonderful entries by clicking here... The project is now coming up to assessment time, the art and photography will be assessed at the end - [The Project is Open!](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/the-project-is-open/) - The Rethinkyourmind 2014 project is now open! Click here to enter: Thank you for taking part and we look forward to seeing all your entries soon. - [Solace on the mountain](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/solace-on-the-mountain-4/) - Standing still atop of the mountain I look out and see the golden sun setting on the distant horizon A quiet descends and the light begins to fade There's a chill in the air and the leaves on the trees start to rustle in the breeze There is calm, there is peace This is a - [The Finer Things](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/the-finer-things-3/) - Ice for blood Free the whispered Judgement of words I am myself Rain needle sharp Upon my face Back to wall. I stand tall. Wind through hair Decision and equivocation Denied their say. As I play. Sun warmed bones Gentle smiling eyes Timid loving silence. I am content. - [Winter Memory](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/winter-memory/) - Strong black coffee, four sugars please. A bright knife edge winter`s day. Bacon on breath, rind in teeth. Trees sweating, hoar-frost gleaming, Fog breath smoking, hands freezing, Engine screaming, sunlight streaming. Christ but it`s good to be alive. - [Caress Some Chords](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/caress-some-chords/) - Caress some chords - Like a lover needs another to belong I melt into magical mysteries of song Lose dubiety – surrender to serenades of serendipity Caress some chords - Like a river needs an ocean to be free I swim into this cosmic soup of creativity Make the time to breathe - Inhaling - [Knocking out negatives](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/knocking-out-negatives/) - Knocking out negatives I am flipping the coin at poison parrots urging me to join A journey of steep descent into a hostile abyss The starting point is in my head, colluding with such promises To keep me safe, to keep me sound, to keep my little light bright Convincing as they seem right now, - [Growing Beneath that Black and White Flag](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/growing-beneath-that-black-and-white-flag/) - Pumping veins and screaming fans Every soul unified by melodies As we wear every lyric like a tattoo Grinning as this is why I pulled through The band, their sound, their love Became our connection, from down under to up above As we lived our teenage dream But days apart singing to our theme Who - [Butter](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/butter/) - I feel better when I eat butter I go nuts for pats on garden peas even though it makes me fatter I love it on crackers, under cheese Lauren Foster - [Haunts of the Grand Union Canal](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/haunts-of-te-grand-union-canal/) - Haunts of the Grand Union Canal Few things bring more calmness than a wander along the canal; leaving traffic and cares behind, getting away from it all. The weirs gurgle peacefully in the sun, the ducks splash to and fro; it's a gracious time in early Spring, and a pleasant place to go. Echo Bridge - [I feel better when I am](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/i-feel-better-when-i-am-5/) - I feel better when I am gently allowing my emotions and feelings to flow I feel better when I am trusting that they will naturally just come and just go I feel better when I reassure myself that’s it’s okay to feel mad sad or low And to sometimes know what that’s telling me, and - [In Solitude](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/in-solitude-2/) - It's ok to walk alone, You don't have to hold their hand, Drag them through unhappiness, 'Cause you don't want to stand. Let them be and ponder. They may catch you up. You, alone, can wander And learn to give them up. - [Bubbles](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/bubbles/) - The first 9 stretch out from the wand Each one, plum sized, quivering gently Propelled on a gentle mid-June breeze moving randomly across suburban scenery I take my time with the next blow A pair of oranges, rainbow smeared each one holding a reflected me One glides away, doomed from the start the other, - [Free](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/free/) - I feel better when feeling better is not my priority, But instead comes as a surprise, A new avenue for my curiosity, And all the adventure that it implies, There are times that I feel I cannot breathe, That I feel better when I am not me, We all have bodies that our minds - [Joy](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/joy/) - If hope really is the thing with feathers then joy must be the thing with wings, that lifts you up over your life, free, untethered, to see a world others can’t. High on drifts of cool air, you fly, glide, dive and hover- you are weightless, ageless, playing a game, collecting sun memories like nectar. - [Hope](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/hope-2/) - I feel better when I am talking to my best friend. He is always there for me, Whatever it may be. If I am feeling down, he will listen to me, Lend a shoulder to lean on. Even when I don’t have faith in myself, That I will not get better, he - [The Light](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/the-light/) - I feel better when I am By Chelsea foster Imagine a flower, fearful of the night Covering up its beauty due to absence of a light Much like a flower, we tend to hide away To long to feel better is where we’d hope to stay And though a flower lacks a heart, our - [ARTS IN MENTAL HEALTH](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/arts-in-mental-health/) - Arts in mental health, BrightSparks presents... Writing on the Wall: Attenborough welcomes you all, colourful paintings on 1st floor, different paintings express their feelings, show how they’re dealing. Their hard work shows the challenge; this is their weapon to escape. Easel works as armour. Brushes work as swords. Colour shows the anger and love. Colour - [TABLA](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/tabla/) - Rhythm of the music is pure and divine. It remains in you and me. Helps to make some peace. The tabla gets battered but gives you pleasure - Dha dhin dhin dha dha dhin dha dha tin tin ta tak dhin dhin dha. That’s the language but for me it’s my treasure. Musical instruments are - [My Feel Good Factors](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/my-feel-good-factors/) - I feel better when the sun is shining, especially upon my face or when I watch my daughter, proudly win a race. When I'm surrounded by nature and all it's wonderous' awe it helps me to feel grounded, it's real and rugged and raw. When music's playing, who wrote or sang it, I - [Morning Run](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/morning-run/) - The stars are visible even at dawn. I breathe the scents of morning dew, stretch my arms wide open. My red trainers are worn-out but a new smile gleams on my face. Forget the race of life, I run at my own pace. I kick the pain away like an empty can. The - [I Feel Better When](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/i-feel-better-when-5/) - I Feel Better When I feel better when I am watching for spring Daffodils open and make my heart sing. I feel better when writing beautiful words Inspired by nature filled with returning birds. I feel better when I am painting a glorious sky The sunset has colours to make the spirit fly high. - [Sharing Harmony](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/sharing-harmony/) - I feel better when I am in harmony with the world around me, When I share a smile with a stranger and see it reflected back, When that smile may then be shared and passed on to others like ripples on a lake, I feel more alive when I share a kind word with - [Making friends with snow](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/making-friends-with-snow-3/) - Making friends with snow You were never my enemy. You were an emotion to learn, water frozen that slows down the pulse. A memory of you is fun. The cold wetness of you in small wellington boots, soggy mittens, red noses and hands that took hours to thaw. A memory of you - [Paper Plane](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/paper-plane-2/) - Paper Plane I sit under the shade of velvet leaves, pale tint of orange pours over the field. Lately I have been finding fresh shoots amongst the withering wildflowers of the past. I have written a farewell letter to my Pain and folded it like a blanket. Even if I am uncertain like - [Human being, not human doing](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/human-being-not-human-doing-2/) - I feel better when I am. When I am here. When I just be. When I can see my own true worth, and that of everyone on earth, is not to do with tasks or goals, but just because we are. - [Cresswell Quay](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/cresswell-quay/) - The Cresswell Arms reach further than the bar where local ale slips down the gullet easily, where rejuvenation lingers in the landlord`s eyes. On the old quayside the pub benches host families and teenagers, buckets of water and captured crabs. The kids dangle long lines of wriggling bait over the sharp drop, their faces - [A Salad](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/a-salad/) - Today I make a salad– The red flesh of tomato gives way to the blade; The moisture of cucumber; The crunch of yellow pepper– a spurt of flavour; The lettuce– sculpted, cut, bounces back. I cry at its life, its beauty, its availability to me. To me! Today I - [It Does Us Good](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/it-does-us-good-3/) - The sky is big in Wiltshire. The buildings fall away the eye adjusting to a wider landscape. It does us good: we expand our vision. We let nature breathe in us – touching maybe joy, maybe sadness, but touching. It does us good: we feel our feelings. The Wiltshire Downs are - [What it is](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/what-it-is/) - What it is It is lemon light tilting past lime-green leaves; aromas of cut grass, hawthorn, and warm gorse; elderflower wine shoaling brightly round gums, then bursting sharp and sweet; the high-pitched tinkling of newly-washed hair; faint fluty notes on the wind. It is gently buoyant curls on nape; a lilting ski-jump of - [Snow White](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/snow-white/) - Drudging for dwarves is much overrated, thinks Snow White. Tedious little ones who expect me to do it all. And as for waiting for a prince to bail me out (and wash his socks), I really don’t think so. I don’t like this story. Forget the Prince! Delete the Dwarves! I’m going to dance in - [Away with the Fairies](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/away-with-the-fairies/) - Away with the Fairies I hear the trees talk every day. Red leaves flutter in the wind tongues that chatter, natter, sigh. Trees don’t speak our language. Their words are felt not heard. A bright warmth below the ribs A gladness in the heart. - [I feel better when i,m](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/i-feel-better-when-im-2/) - I feel better when i,m In a pair of willies, jumping like a zebra in puddles of silver. In a pair of gloves mismatched and bright, waving at the people on the bus In a pair of stripy socks, that make my toes look like multicoloured waves In a pair of shorts, up to my - [I feel better when i,m](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/i-feel-better-when-im/) - I feel better when i,m Chocolate chipped and swirlywirly curled into folds of warm smooth sunshine. Scooped and plated; presented and placated; lawn lazing; summer dazing. Floral sweet flavours drift past through hazes. Velvet kisses from summer breezes, buzzing sounds from the beezees. Cat stretching toes, and yawning sighs; wrapped up in the garden as - [I feel better when I am....](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/i-feel-better-when-i-am-3/) - I feel better when I am.... Strolling under a blue sky, the force of a Spring wind clearing away the clouds and bending the sturdy branches as they go with the flow. Birds soaring in the wind as they enjoy the uplifting drafts, going where it takes them as they glide majestically without a care - [Rainbow](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/rainbow/) - RAINBOW Red berries Smile Beside storm-curdled mud-drifts; Birds pecking land and worms back from fenced waterfields. Russet brown and orange – requiem saw shavings From the old tree brought down across the pavement. Only a livid stump remains In its allocated earthbreak; Its sentinel centuries Blown Dust. But Marigold flowers Humbly swarm - [Send the Blues Away](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/send-the-blues-away/) - I feel better when I'm with friends, out and about, seeing the sights. I like a turn round the park, on warm summer nights - or on any day, really. I feel worse when I just sit thinking, so I try to get out every day. Even if it's raining, that won't block my way. - [I feel better when I am covered in paint](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/i-feel-better-when-i-am-covered-in-paint/) - I feel better when I'm covered in paint, I'm absorbed , in the flow , creating and relaxing, Nothing else is more important in that moment in that place in time, Each brush stroke heals , each brush stroke calms , each brush stroke creates part of a bigger picture. I feel better when my - [New Shoots](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/new-shoots-2/) - I feel better....When I am Writing, and the words flow, creativity sparks new growth within me, like new shoots of life. Laughing, I Talk with best friends and my family. I am Thankful. Living each day on its own merits. Generous to myself, my fragile nature is cocooned in Kindness - [Happiest](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/happiest-3/) - I feel better when I'm tucked up in bed And drift off to sleep with eyelids like led But I'm happiest when I'm with you I feel better when I awake To hear birdsong as the dawn breaks But I'm happiest when I'm with you I feel better when I've had my first caffeine kiss - [A Dream In The Storm](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/a-dream-in-the-storm/) - I feel a flight of fancy And want to carry you away Out of a world of despair Into a beautiful day Where you smile and you laugh as you should do And the sun and the sky light your face So that fields of misfortune forget you And there's no misery in this place - [Strictus](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/strictus-2/) - Strictus Sitting with ocean, watching creation, I am reduced. Simmered. Shorelines are swallowed by metronome repetition. Precision absorbed by time, I am myself. Cascading rhythms rise and fall, distance counting of a storm, I wait with goose bumped skin, eyes shut. I drift. Far from the numbers in my head. Nature has no words, no - [Kodak Moment](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/kodak-moment-2/) - Kodak Moment Walking through memories vivid images reconnect people and places to my past. I can spend a moment anywhere in the world without having to take flight from a busy airport lounge, times to hold onto and I do. I learnt to free-fall, Learnt harnessed thoughts are difficult to untangle, they prevent new - [When I am.](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/when-i-am-2/) - A wind as thick as cream, whipped clouds sprint through the desert sky, Our lives like sails, wrought tight as currents carry us, Through centuries our memories, conveyed by this masterful sky, All bound by atoms, tied together; time's force, The ocean in a drop; ancestry in a person, we remain one, united. As - [When I am me.](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/when-i-am-me/) - When the wind catches me, like a billowing sail-boat, All of my cells, pack in close, Skin pricks with bitter cold zest, As a gust sees the sun's close to the west. In cold comfort I know, with each bellow and blow, the molecules of air are there. Carrying me through life, through time, - [Wordly Pleasures](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/wordly-pleasures-3/) - Out of the blue they tumble, spilling across the page, shouting, thrilling to their own songs and sounds, rattling the gates of convention, battling to be heard – scattering everywhere in shapeless masses, in triplets and pairs, on envelopes and newspaper margins, on menus, post-its and paper napkins. A rag-bag of words, a - ['REAL TIME'](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/real-time/) - Standing alone cold and raw I saw yesterday falling away From the edges of my mind. Was that someone elses dream Or one I,d left behind? I no longer know nor do I care For there are new realities to find. Right now is where I face today Today is all! Memories are yesterday,s dreams, - [A Spanish Dream](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/a-spanish-dream-2/) - Swallows dive and soar above the beach Across the sea Then banking, swoop back to their retreat In a corner of my balcony. From there I gaze down to the palm-fringed quay Listening to bells tinkle From the top of tapering masts. Waves nudge the hulls of yachts Then pass to shore. Out in the - [Earthed](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/earthed-2/) - Earthed Digging up the dandelions and dock leaves my mind begins to clear of clutter so that seeds of inspiration can start to germinate, then as I stand and stretch my back to ease the aching, I notice ideas like tiny shoots are sprouting tender, green and full of promise: some, probably - [Soaring](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/soaring-2/) - Soaring On some days happiness wells up unexpectedly; it warms me more than sunshine or hot showers, swells my heart as it pours out in sparkling torrents like a skylark’s song whenever I open my mouth. On those rare days all that limits my enjoyment of the world is that I haven’t got - [Night Swings](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/night-swings-2/) - It’s grey clouds piled together, like a thick, threatening pillow. And black sky, burping thunder. It’s a swarm of youth; dark hoods and hard tongues buzzing playfully like locusts, Under a willow tree. It’s sodden grass under feet and porridge mud with thick toffee skin. It’s the moon above me, yellow, thick, and - [Stress Free](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/stress-free/) - I feel better when I am; Stress Free Sitting in the sun not thinking what to say: nothing urgent pending: It is a lovely day. By Frances Smith - [Dawn Chorus](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/dawn-chorus/) - I feel better when I am: Awaiting the warm rising sun in the cool end of the night; sweet singing sparrows, blackbirds and pigeon owls caress my shoulders drawing my eyes to the tree tops dangling in mackerel blue; Sweet scents; of suckling honey and lily white jasmine with wafts of dewy fresh - [Nothing but Now](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/nothing-but-now/) - Yes to sunset on the sea Painting a path towards my feet Sweet as the ocean bathes the sun We can find a way to love Thanks for the rhythm and the song Thanks for the cycle carries on I’ve got sweet music in my ears As the moon again appears Yes to feeling. Yes - [sunrise](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/sunrise/) - have you ever watched the sea at night? huge crashing waves leap and tear at the shore, the moon casts her ghostly sheen and the waves carve a mean silhouette against the dark as the world spins and the ocean swallows your soul. but in the morning, with the sunrise, there is calm. the - [Feeling Better](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/feeling-better-2/) - Snowed in, 10 feet deep, with a fridge full of food, Coal and wood a-plenty, five days and nights of stillness. Penniless, with the hot sun beating down balmy, need nothing! Everything – in this moment – is perfect, priceless freedom. Alone, without thoughts of the past, or thoughts for the future, breathing, steadily free - [Smile](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/smile/) - I have begun to feel connected To the soil To the land To the fruits of the land I feel the soil struck in my fingernails And I smile It has helped me to feel less anxious Helped me to focus Helped me to concentrate Helped me to breathe easy Breathe with ease Provided me - [Pair of gloves](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/pair-of-gloves/) - Known for its relaxing qualities I come here to a place to find tranquillity and healing From preparing the soil to the joy of harvesting All of which aids, supports, and prompts me In my quest To reduce the risk for obesity, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes This moderate activity Makes me feel good - [rebirth](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/rebirth/) - The earth was dreaming about a moon not yet born, when I entered its dream as a ghost with the moon in my eyes in silhouette held by the creator who joins me to toast the birth of a new moon that dreams of a sun collapsing. The earth, moon and sun dream in unison - [Etymology](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/etymology-4/) - "I feel better when I am..." It begs a thousand endings. The romantic: "...with my beloved" The practical: "...fed and warm" The humorous: "...probably not a newt" The holy: "...struck far reeling by zip-crunch-sting of frost on my feet and night on my teeth and the stars and the stars and the stars and the-" The start can also - [This Cinderelly Nonsense](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/this-cinderelly-nonsense-2/) - Home is where the heart is, they say, They who are not me or you or anyone we know Yet I think they got it right, just a little right this time. Home is where the hearth is, you say, joking, While the flames lick warm orange around us And I think there must, there - [Up To Me](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/up-to-me/) - Everything apart from The kitchen sink Going home taking what I own I’ll put my arms around Whoever I please My own set of keys I’ll go out whenever I choose Won’t make the news I might go to the offy Or stay in drinking coffee You know what’s best for me So do I - [Suffering](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/suffering-2/) - I’ve got to get it off my chest I tried my best I did everything that was Asked of me I planted trees I recycled I learnt about disciples I went to church Never left my family In the lurch Played cleaned I redeemed Why was I treated bad Was it pay back Or tit - [Unseen angel](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/unseen-angel/) - The joy that she feels through beings unseen, So calm and at peace so flawlessly serene. When life draws the curtains but the light disappears, Things seem perplexing and in creep the fears. Wings start to appear though not in physical form, But in the light of her eyes the beauty after the storm. The - [Secrets](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/secrets-4/) - Secrets Are you glad to be here on this earthly sphere Do you gaze at the moon in the galaxy And wonder sometimes what’s really out there Why we see stars that are light years away When you look inside what is it you find Does nature or magic ignite the fire Set neurons dancing - [positivity](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/positivity/) - achieving goals receiving awards sense of belonging words of healing creative writing arts and crafts painting rainbows thats what makes me feel better - [The Story You Tell Yourself](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/the-story-you-tell-yourself/) - I feel better when I believe in me. It's all about the story I decide to be. When I've defrosted out of ice and snow. When the grey ceiling is not so low. I don't know what causes it, I don't know the trigger. But sometimes the good things start to get bigger. I can - [Belonging](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/belonging-2/) - Belonging What am I but a mere visitor To here Of Portland's such as these Algarcerias, Castellar de La Frontera, A Coruña, Aberdeen No matter where both feet wander Whatever given trodden path Surprisingly it all becomes more apparent That, at times, my belonging appears false A stranger amongst people A stranger threading water in - [I feel better when I am..](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/i-feel-better-when-i-am-2/) - I feel better when I am.. Standing in my power Sharing my Eating vegetables Walking in nature - [I feel better when I am](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/i-feel-better-when-i-am/) - I feel better When I Am racing to meet you at the café, to share hot chocolate and soufflé, a gold medallist in the ten thousand, the singer in the latest boy band. at home with my mother and father or even my annoying sister and brother. dancing on the dance floor or climbing the - [Hands Poem](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/hands-poem/) - Hands Poem Your marshmallow hands, squishy talcum powder hands. Your closed crab claw hands, your tiny ten times smaller pink hands saucered in my palm. Smooth young unscratched, unblemished skin, fingers curled, hanging on hands. Your dinky pinkies, your gooey jelly baby hands, cotton wool balls of hands, fluffy rabbit paws, soft cream, ice cream - [Gifts from The Group](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/gifts-from-the-group/) - Gifts from The Group You have given me; Stars on a cloudy night By which to find my way. A gentle breeze upon slackened sails During my personal doldrums. You have given me; The excruciating pain of shared laughter Vibrating against a shattered rib cage. Flash floods generated by healing tears, by love, compassion and - [There Is Another Land](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/there-is-another-land-2/) - There is Another Land There is another land where the waters run clear and deep, Where the air vibrates- brushing everything clean. This land is carved from hugs, from warmth and smiles, From our hopes and our joys. This land is made for living, for sharing and giving, For sensual touch and for love. This - [Do you remember](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/do-you-remember-2/) - Do you remember that summer? Together in Corsica We drove the winding roads Through the coral sunbeat mountains To the coast of Cargèse. I’ll never forget the beach Where we laughed together for hours On that peaceful afternoon. We were the only ones Lying there You, me, mam and pap And oh how we laughed - [I feel better when I am… (Me)](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/i-feel-better-when-i-am-me/) - I feel better when I am… me… And shout it from rooftops in a decree Ahoy over there – I’m just me! I’m peaceful and happy and oh so calm Especially on a beach under a palm. Smell the sea air and hear the soft waves To be in the sun is what my heart - [I feel better when I am… (an eagle).](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/i-feel-better-when-i-am-an-eagle-2/) - I feel better when I am… (an eagle). An eagle does not belong in a cage and it’s not for me, Let me out of the 9-5, that’s my plea! To soar above the trees and the hills; Without the care of green dollar bills. To strike at a target with power, focus and - [Closing date EXTENDED!!](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/closing-date-extended/) - Further to the exciting involvement of Peterborough Regional College from January and significant interest from other colleges in recent weeks - we have decided to extend the closing date to 15th March 2015. This gives you all an additional few weeks to submit your entries and we look forward to receiving them :) - [Beautiful Shores](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/beautiful-shores/) - Fly kites along the shore amid rocks and the salty air picnic under the blinking stars relax by a sycamore tree and stand with friends though they stand no more I am the maiden of my imagination dive - [I feel better when I can, So here’s the plan…](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/i-feel-better-when-i-can-so-heres-the-plan/) - I will try hard to… Say ‘No’ to others Not get involved in other peoples or ‘the worlds’ dilemmas and situations I will be the watcher I will let it happen at a distance I will continue to construct ‘my’ very own safe space! I feel better when I can So here’s the plan… - [A calm sea breeze](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/a-calm-sea-breeze/) - A calm sea breeze When the waves brush the sand A smile from a stranger A friend’s helping hand A sky sewn with stars On a clear winter’s evening A walk along an open road A letter full of meaning A pocket firmly lined with dreams When things are getting tough A dose of great - [The sun](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/the-sun-2/) - As the rain falls down the windows A thousand fragile tears Slipping uncontrollably Painting a tangible picture With their familiar words I look out to sea The sun sits faintly on the horizon It’s nature’s way of telling me That it will all be ok - [...With my neighbour's cat](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/with-my-neighbours-cat-4/) - She comes tap-tapping at my door And oh how my heart does soar As when I approach to let her in Her tail lifts in grateful greeting. Then in she pads, so full of grace, Meowing until I lift her to my face And plant a kiss upon her head When she’ll start to purr - [I feel better when I can](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/i-feel-better-when-i-can/) - I will try hard to… Say ‘No’ to others Not get involved in other peoples or ‘the worlds’ dilemmas and situations I will be the watcher I will let it happen at a distance I will continue to construct ‘my’ very own safe space! I feel better when I can So here’s the plan… - [David Walliams reTweets!](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/david-walliams-retweets/) - Only hours after the amazing news that Stephen Fry had tweeted about the Project, we were chuffed to see David Walliams retweeting Mark Morriss! It is always wonderful to have support from these household celebrities and we are truly grateful to them for taking the time to creatively support positive mental health :) - [Stephen Fry tweets](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/stephen-fry-tweets/) - The 'Rethink your mind Team' were all very excited to see Stephen Fry's tweet about the project on 22nd January! It brought over 100 new Twitter fans to our page and hundreds of website hits. If you haven't 'favorited' or 'retweeted' it yet, please do and get involved in creatively supporting positive mental health! - [Where Ever Your Life Takes You](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/where-ever-your-life-takes-you/) - Where Ever Your Life Takes You Whatever path you take in LiFe, Where Ever you have been, Whatever you have done, May you Know, that it was you that was here; That Lived those days, That cried those tears, That, in your own way, you did what you had to, To LiVe, To Dream, - [The Beautiful Pain](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/the-beautiful-pain/) - The Beautiful Pain You Felt, you Cried, you Embraced the Pain of the World. You saw, how others felt and struggled, lived and died; Then in your Heart, a Glow did Spark, The Pain was so much, too much to bare. Deep, deep connection to the Suffering of Life, And in a magical moment - [Lightwood`s Fire](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/lightwoods-fire/) - Lightwood`s fire In the height of summer I sat under the mighty beech with a warm breeze stroking the lush ferns and dispensing light relief from the walk up. Sitting on the stone surrounding the fire I remind myself of the age of the place and my inconsequential nature that feeling you get when - [Across the Leam from Mill Gardens](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/across-the-leam-from-mill-gardens-2/) - Across the Leam from Mill Gardens The clock drips from the parish church. As I cross the bridge to Jephson Gardens it is early February and the pigeons remain unfed by council decree. “Mind your head” the entrance to the underpass reads the only piece of graffiti left in this oh so heavenly place. - [Imagine Me](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/imagine-me/) - Imagine If I were different If I were better If I were mended Imagine If I were stable Able To cope All the time Imagine that Imaginary friends Defriended Image Consciousness Gone and unashamed Imagined Voices Silenced Imagine that I'd hardly be me though, would I? I'm me. I'm who I want to be. I'm - [Strength of a Tree](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/strength-of-a-tree/) - Reaching you is like nectar, inky shade quenches my tired skin. Eyes adjust beneath your shelter. Am I outside looking to pink sun-drenched horizons? Or maybe inside breathing roots - finding power from your darkness strength from your fruit. Knowing as I lean, you’ll take the strain, whispering prayers to the sky. As I emerge, - [Reliably Make Me Smile](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/reliably-make-me-smile/) - I’m sure I’ve missed a few Off the list of things I turn to That help me through the blue days (Which I’m slowly getting used to) My list is to assist me In steering to my cheery place In case I have forgotten That there are common thing that often… Make me - [people make happy ......](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/people-make-happy-2/) - The life is good When you are happy Because of love and friends Nothing in life Can make you happy Then being with people Who loves you and cares about you Who can make you happy and having good time with them But the life couldn't be better If you wont have fun and great - [A Sense of Purpose](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/a-sense-of-purpose/) - Taking my life, lots of reasons, all laid out on paper, bullet pointed, then without despair, wondering what's next, I execute my plan and my life. Failed, still alive, a mental health ward. Then five months later meds and referrals in hand I return to my flat, my bullet point existence. I try to - [Change](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/change/) - Five months later, leaving the ward, staring up at the sun, and wondering, 'will my new life be like my old'. A year later... No more suiciding. A new flat. Old friends. New friends. Volunteering. I look forward and I look back. I think and I over-think. All I can truly say is - [Celestial Phases.](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/celestial-phases/) - She creates the perfect shadows, silhouettes of you & me. With her galaxies unfolding she gives me company. I watch her rise from dusk till dawn, my heart entwined with her child's faun. She keeps me safe from the human race & when her love has found his grace, he sits upon her cherished place. - [People make happy ......](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/people-make-happy/) - The life is good When you are happy Cus of love and friend Nothing in life Can make you happy Then being with people Who make you happy and having good time with them But the life couldn’t be better If you have fun/great times with your friends And love is every where Where you - [Between the lines](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/between-the-lines-7/) - Bruce Springsteen’s music.... Gives me hope, Makes me feel alive and makes me feel glad to be alive, Gives me a sense of wonder, Makes my heart beat faster, Sparks my curiosity, Makes me feel a sense of solidarity with the human race, Tells me life is hard and the world can be tough but - [Actions speak louder than words](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/actions-speak-louder-than-words/) - When there's no tears or upset When the pain has gone I'll feel better When the room is bouncing with positive atmosphere & there's laughter all around I'll feel better When I'm free to express myself & there's no restrictions, nobody judging my actions I'll feel better When I can stand on my own two - [The Small Things in Life](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/the-small-things-in-life/) - A laugh with a friend or a long journey’s end The warmth of a bath on a cold winter’s night An extra hour’s sleep or good food going cheap A difficult test and you get it all right. The sand in your toes and your comfiest clothes The point you can breathe at the end - [The deepest path](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/the-deepest-path/) - Run my little soul We can fall far enough to just hit the ground, Run with the waterfall gush through river streams We can lay in the cold or perhaps in the sun I can tell you the stories that I once knew You can whisper out what you soul cries out Run my little - [I know - BOOK SELECTION by Kauser](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/i-know/) - I know I know where I have been I know what has happened I know how I hurt Now I have learnt to deal with the past Now I have learnt to deal with the hurt So I smile, look up to the sky Realise it is a new day A new beginning Kauser collects - [See the flowers beneath your feet - BOOK SELECTION by MishMash2 ](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/see-the-flowers-beneath-your-feet/) - Cut out the sickness Take out the pain Make positive the memories Don’t let it happen again Bask in the day Move forward in the sunlight Raise your head above the clouds Taste the raindrops, don’t cry Reach forward and dream Hold on Recognise See the love Be thankful See what’s - [There Once Was a Young Girl from - BOOK SELECTION by Katy Young](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/there-once-was-a-young-girl-from-wales/) - There once was a young girl from Wales Who had the wind knocked from her sails She battled with wit Refusing to quit And now it is her that prevails! She uses her humour to aid All those who are starting to fade From sadness and woes And all inner foes So that they’re - [Bus Journey - BOOK SELECTION by Safoora](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/bus-journey/) - I waited for the bus I shaked when it approached Thoughts raced inside my head say "I can do this" The bus stopped I breathed in Got on, flashed my bus pass No exchange of words Sat on the nearest available seat Breathed in again Glanced out of the window Recognised the bus journey landmarks - [Free to be me - BOOK SELECTION by Diana Hayes](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/free-to-be-me/) - With good mental health I am no longer afraid to tell you who I am. Even if you don't like me I am free to be me. Diana collects a handmade hardback book She will be presented with this at the House of Lords on the 1st May 2013 Congratulations from all of us - [I can see the colour and I can feel the sun ....- BOOK SELECTION by Elizabeth Aldous](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/i-can-see-the-colour-and-i-can-feel-the-sun/) - No more grey mornings even when its winter and the sky is dull, I can see the colours of the trees, I can now admire the beauty of the leaves, people smile and say good morning , I can smile and greet them back, NO more dread ,no more darkness , no amount of money - [Proud To Be Me - BOOK SELECTION by Denise Claxton](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/proud-to-be-me-by-denise-claxton/) - Sat amongst the pigeons In old Londons Trafalgar Square I’m the 1 in 4 in the crowd With the breeze in my hair Old Lord Nelson watches over me Stands tall and proud He looks down on me As I stand out in a crowd But I'm proud to be me I’m forever - [Sunny Side Up - BOOK SELECTION by Karim Harvey](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/sunny-side-up/) - The rise and smile of schizophrenia Where the Doctor lends a hand Sunny side up The vibes of those integral bells Waves crashing resplendent in stocking feet The curling of her windswept hair The sun shines far from autumn’s grief My miracle of improvers From those quiet whispers now quelled in my recovery The chocolate - [I've Changed - BOOK SELECTION by Louise Gillett](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/ive-changed/) - I've Changed (A song on the theme: 'With good mental health, I have') I've changed Again I've come in out of the rain And I feel fine Again I was lonely, I was sad Did not consider that I could Evade the pain But now I've changed again And I am glad I'm here Again - [Happiness is Gratitude - BOOK SELECTION by Lisa Barry ](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/happiness-is-gratitude/) - Standing alone, standing still, Find the moment I am in, Breath deeply, close my eyes, Find the gratitude within. The wind blows upon my face, The trees sway to and fro, The leaves play around my feet, Dancing hiigh and low. I will not let the darkness, Start to creep up my spine, I am - [It is ok - BOOK SELECTION by Suzanne Bate](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/it-is-ok/) - It is ok to have a bad day to feel sad and down and want to cry and frown It is ok to have a good day to be happy and bright from morning until night It is ok to have a mixed day to have mixed moods and feelings just to get - [Beauty - BOOK SELECTION by Debee Ebenezer](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/beauty/) - I’m on the hunt today A hunt to find some beauty I know I need it Can feel all that concrete with hard edges closing in on me So I slip between them Head under hood searching A space An open space unframed A falling leaf gently strokes my cheek Makes me glance up And - [Freedom is ours - BOOK SELECTION by Gemma Rose](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/freedom-is-ours/) - With good mental health, agility and stealth I feel the richest of the rich with emotional wealth. The daily white noise turns to ambient symphonies, Of delicate notes that harmoniously appease. No longer required is careful selection of when to look at my reflection, I'm content with myself and dispel 'perfection'. The darkness is - [A home in my head - BOOK SELECTION by Karen Mason](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/a-home-in-my-head/) - A home in my head where I am myself and warmly welcomed. Creative thoughts play in lamp light puddles and settle serene. I gaze from the calm, through clear glass, to bright prospects and circle friendship's glow in supportive caravan. Jokes flicker forth and laughter twinkles back. I'm relaxed. I'm alive. - [Recovery - BOOK SELECTION by Lesley Burt](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/recovery/) - Recovery Midsummer sky, peach, grey, peacock blue, the moon’s thin crescent brighter every second evening darkens makes life good after all. Lesley collects a handmade hardback book She will be presented with this at the House of Lords on the 1st May 2013 Congratulations from all of us at !! Her work will - [Senses - BOOK SELECTION by Jade Tullett](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/senses/) - Hear that swish of a tail, The buzz of a bee, The post of the mail, The sound of the sea, Taste the salt in the rain, The icing of cake, The new harvested grain, The chocolate milkshake, See the birds in the sky, The frost on the leaves, The rivers running by, The - [Meandering - BOOK SELECTION by Peter McGrath](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/meandering/) - Let me meander with your mind awhile my child, celebrate this time, this time. Here to stay your sun to shine, with me and mine a sweet surprise. All your colours call to me, fascinating my realities, instilling scenes within the scenes, ‘cause all we’re left we dream unseen. Quietly unlock my doors, and answer - [WITH GOOD MENTAL HEALTH - BOOK SELECTION by Anne Broadbent](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/with-good-mental-health/) - I breathe in the beauty of a summer breeze, watch the sun catch diamonds in rustling leaves; feel strong in body and frame of mind, relish the laughter lightening my life. And if worries lean on me when I wake, I know I can cope, that I'll be okay; with good mental health I have - [Mirror - SINGLE B SIDE POEM - REFUGE by Saiqa](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/mirror/) - Mirror I looked in the mirror for the first time In years I surveyed my face Aged, tired, still supple Every wrinkle told a story I picked the jar of cream up Read the label Opened it Applied the cream to my face Carefully First time In years I liked what I saw I liked - [Lift Your Voice - SINGLE B SIDE POEM - RUBIE COLT by David Holloway](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/life-your-voice/) - Lift your voice and sing out loud as you perform on the stage of life for you'll get through - [This World - SINGLE LYRICS - REFUGE by Stephanie Rose](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/this-world/) - This world that we share Is full of wondrous things And each day is gift Enjoy the chances it brings. Dwelling on the bad Is an unhealthy way to go As we might miss the good So many joys we won’t know. Appreciate the scent Of a dew covered flower Or share your friendship In - [I feel life - SINGLE LYRICS - RUBIE COLT by Ella](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/i-feel-life-single-lyrics-rubie-colt/) - by Ella Zellaby I feel life Firing up my senses, Scintillating my skin, Tickling my toes, Tingling my tongue, Tantalisingly close. Falling stars are caught and suns are born; Suns that rise, and set, then rise again. Gravity pulls the tides and waves crash down on the shore. The moon spins on her axis knowingly; All - [Daylight after rain - BOOK SELECTION by John Campbell](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/daylight-after-rain/) - I'm splashing in the puddles the air is so clean - is the air always this clean? the other people don't seem so excited but this is my first day ever of splashing in the puddles, in the daylight after rain. John collects a handmade hardback book He will be presented with this - [Hang by John Campbell](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/hang/) - hey just to hang when something is said, not to run in the cave and delve and check instead to hang, chill, wait until maybe my NT stuff will give something back, maybe not I find myself laughing, all the time. I'm happy. I might be in this game. - [Well Spring by Jenny Meehan ](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/well-spring/) - Well Spring Source of my life, spring upward! Refresh my soul, bring colour! Deep, deep, is the quarry of my life, Harsh are the hard rocks; They face my every move. But fear breaks in the face of love and waters bring joy... Bring forward hope, hope for my living. Beyond the breakage - [Awakening by Jenny Meehan ](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/awakening/) - Awakening I can carry a thought through thick and thin. Stop by choice, not only when falling. Hear my heart beat to see new beauty. Speak out, that I may be more than dusty darkness or a gap between others. Now I hold my inner light; Lift it high and bring myself outward. I carry - [stasis by Rodney Yates ](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/stasis/) - wecalmno wordtogetherin no placefilling in a spacethat time would jumpno word about the worldthat talks about the weatherin the cafe by the rubbish dumpa serentan refuge where we're curledbreathes softly in the ripples of the seaI am sure you'd start to think this is absurdand I am quite convinced we never did do any harmbut - [anti-mask by Rodney Yates ](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/anti-mask/) - ...prayed for the spirit to make amends...then in the silences,we spokeof you, the loved and lovely oneswho'd known the heightsthrough depths unsoundedand knowing strength,in weakness foundered;who knew yourselvesthrough a world unbounded.You knew of life in deathly tones:-how in resilience, you brokethe anti-mask that never ends... - ['Alive' by Daniel Hunter](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/alive/) - ‘Alive’ by Daniel Hunter With good mental health I have got up at a reasonable hour. left my bedroom. talked to my family faced the world With good mental health I have got on a bus gone to the shops gone swimming and to the cinema With good mental health I have Stood on - [Positive After Mental Illness by Denise Claxton](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/positive-after-mental-illness/) - Wide awake and positive Bring on my day I don’t need sunshine To keep the storm at bay The worlds my oyster I’ve got a new day to breathe I’ll embrace lifes riches In me I’ll believe I’ll greet each and every day Thinking I too have survived Reflect of the miracle that I am - [survivor by Crabapple](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/survivor/) - My flesh is grass, Trapped by dismissal, Held under force by the blocks of convention. But my roots are deep-set In artisitic subversion And I will thrust through With the songs of dissension. My spears will disrupt The simple, the brutal For I hold the seeds of The complex, the fruitful. - [New Choices by Georgina Wakefield](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/new-choices/) - Personalisation means choice and control Renewed motivation to reach my goal Individual budgets the vital key Now I’m empowered happy and free Direct payments have helped me With the life that I live Now I feel I have far more to give A reason to get out of bed each day Our needs all differ - [Joy and Hope by Georgina Wakefield](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/joy-and-hope/) - Joy is a touch to a lonely hand More meaningful if it isn’t planned Joy is the wetness of a puppy’s nose The dew on the petal of a fragrant rose It’s the sound of a lazy meandering stream It’s the waking from a magical dream It’s the sun breaking through on a bright spring - [MY MOTHER by Debra Hudson](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/my-mother/) - MY MOTHER My Mother taught me to be independent and helped me ot become the person I am My Mother’s name was Peggy, she was born on June the 7th. Her parent’s names were Tom and Anne, she was a gift from heaven. My Mother had a brother, - [New day by Ian Curtress ](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/new-day/) - The mornings are dark this time of year but those friendly sounds each day I hear kettle boiling, tea soon made toast has popped up, where's marmalade Kitchen warmth around my back now retired, no lunch to pack a word out of fashion but which says it all is Nice, yes Nice, it's ten feet - [I Have by Ryan Sheasby](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/i-have/) - With good mental health, I have. I have confidence to speak. I have friends to confide. I have balance each week. I have control; No need to hide. I have peace in life. I have joy to live. I have lease to be me. I have love willing to thrive. I have - [Back From The Brink by Emma Waterfall](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/back-from-the-brink/) - For ages I was lost, lower and lower I'd sink But now I am back, back from the brink I'd lost everything I had, including my mind But now I'm back with a bang, with all the strength I can find The trick is to look at everything you see And think to yourself "What's - [Can you tell me what you have? by Liam Fitzgibbon ](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/can-you-tell-me-what-you-have/) - With good mental health I have... A life always wanted, by and, for me. A world that is, as it will always be. A world that with my friends, I can go see. With good mental health I have... My friends, to look out for, and help, me. A shoulder to cry on if - [Being Me by Chris Brown](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/being-me/) - With good mental health I can be myself and not pretend And ask for help from stranger and friend, I can win or lose and both are fine I can be early or late and lose track of time. I can get things right or get them wrong I can be out of tune when - [more so much more by Christine Hart-burke](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/more-so-much-more/) - With good mental health .. I have more so much more… I can dream the dream and sing a lullaby there is more so much more …I feel good because I am strong I am able to stand on level ground ….. I’m feeling solid.... feeling sound With good mental health…… I have more - ['journey into the light' by Daniel Hunter](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/journey-into-the-light/) - With good mental health i have come to know something something about life that it is worth the journey through the darkness because as it lifts the light cleansers leaving us calm and serene - [Full Colour World by Andrew](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/full-colour-world/) - With good mental health I see all that the world has to offer In full 3D and Technicolor So full is my cup of wealth - [With Good Mental Health I have..... by Sarah Trickett](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/with-good-mental-health-i-have/) - A will to get up A purpose to fill A swing in my step No need to take a pill. I smell the bright flowers I see all the trees The joys of the world Are all open to me. The goals that I set I achieve with much ease They're all within - [For Rebecca by Belinda Jackson](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/for-rebecca/) - With good mental health I can be strong And throughout my life I’ll get along With my therapists help I’ll push on through Leave behind old memories And look to the new With good mental health I’ll be the best I can be I’ll move on and grow up And be a whole - [my curiosity cabinet by Patricia Smith](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/my-curiousity-cabinet/) - With Good Mental Health I have...... Embarked upon a sea of discovery Elected to travel to distant lands Enrolled in college, challenged Entered the literary world Enriched my life and opened....... A cabinet of wonder in which I house Howling huskies midnight blues growling runners on silver lakes with sparkling snow dressed branches and - [Bi-Polar by Karim Harvey](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/bi-polar/) - I am upbeat Can you distil that as a drink It is Champagne I am happy in a crowd Can I feed the five thousand with fishes I am rewarded Can I shine as bright as a new penny Or will I give my fortune away to charity I am filled with optimism You will - [Moving On by Patricia Smith ](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/moving-on/) - With good mental health I have Embraced the world I left behindwhen lost in darkness of my mindEyes now open and I seebeckoning weeping willow treeWith golden glowing moon on highI dance neath starlit spangled sky Time flies past and I findlife is lovely, people kindFighting negativity is the keysetting myself forever freeUnshackled then I aim to - [My Right Hand Man by Keith Greenhill](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/my-right-hand-man/) - Back in the days gone by when I was shy, I beheld you in the distance, Close up even more beautiful, But I daren't even say hello. Acollades now without a show, Just gets on and helps me, Always on time, just a dime, She's my pretty penny. She doesn't even hear a - [With Good Mental Health I Have by Erika Dodsley](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/with-good-mental-health-i-have-2/) - With good mental health I have, A better understanding of my world. I have a clearer vision of my world, I feel like I can see with both my eyes. The world is a yellow place, Instead of a black one. - [SILVER LININGS by Anne Broadbent](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/silver-linings/) - SILVER LININGS I opened windows, saw silver linings, the sky brightening. I knocked on the door of the day. In its new frame of mind it didn't turn me away; it pulled up a chair and asked me to stay. I took control, I walked tall. I had faith in what I - [With good mental health I have; by Alison Ellis ](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/with-good-mental-health-i-have-3/) - A healthy body that’s good and strong I now recognise the pain That leads to it wrong A healthy mind that knows itself Memories in files Not sitting on shelves A social life with friends profuse A forgiving heart No room for abuse A spiritual flight with no ceiling to thwart Higher - [On a good day by Ruth Knowles](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/on-a-good-day/) - With good mental health I have the ability to cope with all that life throws in my path. The strength to fight for what I know is right. The will to carry on in all situations. And faith in my fellow man. - [I am by Eric Hewes](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/i-am/) - On a good day, i dont ask for perfection. I dont ask for emotional balance or the patience to deal with my problems. On a good day, i dont ask for the support of my familiy. I don't ask for the compassion and understanding of others, and I dont try to fit in. On - [Acceptence by Kauser](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/acceptence/) - I am beginning to love myself I am beginning to like myself Accepting my flaws Acknowledge my faults To look around To see that I am not alone To reach out For help Instead of living in the shadows - [Small things by Katie Wilson](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/small-things/) - The light permeates my shell; Dazzled by its luminescence, I levitate towards the rays, Is this this the start of happier days? That lightness continues, I’m now breaking through; Alternatives to that closed point of view, Reacquainted with appreciation; a world anew. Small things touch me deep within, A reawakening, rousing connectedness to - [With good mental health I have... by S G](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/with-good-mental-health-i-have-4/) - With good mental health I have, Everything. The sun can shine at night. Dreams are free to chase the days And days are free to chase the dream. No longer fearful but fearless. Silence is a blanket I rest easy in. No more will I kick off the sheets; Anything to make a - [These New Feelings Within by Katy Young](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/these-new-feelings-within/) - With good mental health I have peace, not strife. I’m happy for once in my life! My mind’s a safe haven that’s void of pain And still I have lots more to gain! Some years ago I was fearful inside Regardless of how hard I tried And so I sought help and then - [Colours by Sue Fraser](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/colours/) - With good mental health I have.......... Colour in my world Feeling in my body A spring in my step A twinkle in my eye A future I can see Dreams I can reach A person I can be... I have hope in my heart - [Love is by Richard Bennett](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/love-is/) - Love is such a powerful gift That can start with a smile A hug or a kiss Its a bonding and trust Of compassion and care That is deep in the heart Of two people that share Its to think or be thought of Give help never short of Sometimes a surprise Always truth and - [Clarity by Anne-Teresa Michaels](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/clarity/) - With good mental health I have... Clarity of mind A deep insight Feeling fine My path is set out As clear as can be The clouds disappear And I can finally see Doubts are not disabling Fear goes away I wake up with joy Eager to greet each day With good mental health I - [The defeat of the dementor by Shikainah Champion-Samuel](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/the-defeat-of-the-dementor/) - With good mental health I have…. ‘To admit defeat,’ says the demon of depression, ‘I lived inside your body for so long, You’d even forgotten that there was a real YOU underneath it all, As long as you believed the lie I told, you thought YOU were a failure, - [when I am well by Saiqa](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/when-i-am-well/) - When I am well When I am well I engage in life When I am well I comply with medication When I am well I get out of bed When I am well I eat better When I am well I sleep better When I am well I embrace life When I - [Mentally Free by Janine Pounder](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/mentally-free/) - They called me 'mental', 'mad' and 'trippy' but they didn't care to see to push past their own perceptions and learn about what was bothering me. Never making the grade, never conforming to normality I once considered it a curse now I relise I am free. I think and I feel I experience pain I - [Divine by Sian Taylor](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/divine/) - Being with good mental health, for me, is really very hard to explain Without people understanding what bad mental health is like. It’s not just about being happy, there’s more to it than that. Good mental health is the absence of all those destructive thoughts That make you think your every move is being - [With Good Mental Health by Kelly Stevenson](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/with-good-mental-health-2/) - I am not bound by calculation, order or reserve, I am free to be chaotic, inspired and reckless. I am not controlled by order, discipline or symmetry, I am free to be spontaneous, impulsive and embarrassed. I am not afraid of freedom, thought or intrusions, I am strong, I can heal, I - [The Ritual by Francesca Knowles](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/the-ritual/) - As stick pounds skin Calmness strikes me Energetic surges of pulsating madness Yet my body is relaxed My brain elated My ears welcoming My being proud. Warm hands, strong grip, Triplets and straight eighths (and a splash, to lighten the mood), swings to the upbeat, I relish the sound And feel the rhythm - [Pax, Silentium, Vita by Carol Glenwright](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/pax-silentium-vita/) - I woke up on a morning bright With snow laden trees gleeming bright The silence, silence everywhere But church bells rang out loud and clear Across snow crowned trees And frosty grass but n'er a bee The snowdrops push their way up high To greet the day and reach the sky What better start to - [In Good and Bad Mental Health by Geraldine Walsh-Whiteside](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/in-good-and-bad-mental-health/) - In Good and Bad Mental Health In good mental health my poet’s heart sings In bad mental health my hands just wring In good mental health I smile and create In bad mental health I scowl and I hate In good mental health I fly and I soar In bad mental health - [With Good Mental Health I have.... by Geraldine Walsh-Whiteside](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/with-good-mental-health-i-have-5/) - With Good Mental Health I have.... Geraldine Walsh-Whiteside With good mental health I have Turned my baby step into a longer stride I now know better than to run and hide I jump and I seek, no more am I meek. With good mental - [Reflections by Nikki Veitch](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/reflections/) - The scene: a serene lake Shining with energy bursting, Bright and beautiful and believing. And on the lake I lay, Allowing the glow of nature, To crown me majesty. I float freely with the calm, Floating weightlessly; floating aimlessly, No worries, no shackles holding me. I am free to fly, I am free to cry - [Being Free by KELLY BOURTON](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/being-free/) - With good mental health I have the feeling of being alive peace of mind to be free happines and positivity freedom and calmness relaxation and no stress all these things are key to great positive mentality - [Songs of Joy by David Holloway](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/songs-of-joy/) - I have songs of joy as our.. Faith is stirred, but not shaken I take a leap into tomorrow My tired back, is not broken And I don't regret life's sorrow I'm happy that I have peace I can ponder, and chase dreams I have my smile; it's a release I see tranquility - [Bus pass by Safoora](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/bus-pass/) - The bus pass provided me with freedom The bus pass provided me with adventure The bus pass provided me with space, an outing Enabled me to visit village to village Allowed me to explore The world that lay beyond my front door I caught any bus I could Arrived at destination unknown Enjoyed the - [I can be 'ME' by Julia Williment](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/i-can-be-me/) - With good mental health i have an active mind a body that feels re-charged the chance to live my life and take my place in the world my mind is FREE i can be ME. - [Senses by Julia Williment](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/senses-2/) - With good mental health i have my senses awoken My eyes can see the beauty around me The sun, the moon and the stars The snow, the fog and the rain I can see my journey through life. My ears can hear the beauty around me The tweet of a bird, the bark of - [Happy to be me by Sarah Revill](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/happy-to-be-me/) - I'd have the strength to say hello to smile at passers by No need to hang my head in woe No need to feel so shy Id have the energy to dance I'd laugh and sing all day And if I caught you watching me I'd do it anyway I'd visit all my family Invite - [I don't know why I'd never seen it before by Sarah Revill](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/i-dont-know-why-id-never-seen-it-before/) - I dont know why I'd never seen it before As the morning sunlight crept under the door I watched as it shimmered and danced in the room flooding the spaces erasing the gloom the light was enchanting its embrace was so warm tingling my spine like a magnetic storm holding me tighly in mystical bliss - [why me ? by Elizabeth Aldous](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/why-me/) - WHY ME ? OH WHY ME ? WHY DID IT HAPPEN TO ME ? IT WASN'T WHAT I EXPECTED, IT WASNT WHAT THEY EXPECTED EITHER, MIND YOU WITH GOOD MENTAL HEALTH NOW I CAN SAY IN A STRANGE WAY I AM GLAD IT HAPPENED TO ME WITHOUT THE DARK I WOULD NOT ADORE THE LIGHT - [Haiku by Diana Hayes](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/haiku/) - With good mental health new world opens up to me and I am content. - [Another train of thought by Sonia Wood](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/another-train-of-thought/) - With good mental health i have heart that when i see red all hope has not fled when the path is rocky and the positives hard to see there is another train of thought like strong foundations it will support through times of struggle and difficulty it gives me strength and a chance to see - [Be Positive by Sharon Curran](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/be-positive/) - Negativity around me eats at my brain People complaining about money, war, politics even the rain. If they could just open their eyes and see what I see The world around as glorious as can be. Reflect for a moment to sit and take in How everything surrounds us has beauty within. There's only one - [My Space by Jo Childs](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/my-space/) - ... Pop-Up Localize Views The Hyperword menu appears:When you select textWhen you select text and hit EnterDoes not appear, keyboard shortcuts onlyWhen you select text and hit F2Shift-Right click on selected textWhen you select text and hit Shift+EscWhen you select text while holding down the Command KeyWhen you select text and mouse over - [Thank You by Pat Dring](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/thank-you/) - Thank You How do you thank someone for giving you twenty-five years of extra life Yes twenty-five years extra, Of being a Mother, Nanny and Wife. How do you thank someone for being there for you When you were so ill, you didn’t know what to do. You thank them by, now being the - [Reflections by Katie Wilson](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/reflections-2/) - Reflecting a world of beauty, the lake is a mirror,And in its glistening surface I seeThe meaning of a life: fruitful and free. The crystal water, clarity of mind and soul,Ripples as a row boat glides through.Soon settling again to natural orderWhere change is positive. Restorative. The landscape’s mirror image,Implanted brightly as the sun bursts forth,Brings perfection - [Life's Vibrations by Ella Zellaby](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/lifes-vibrations/) - Queen bees quiver, skylarks sing,Slowworms slither, cowbells ring,Babies gurgle, children laughAt the first made bleat of a precious calf.With good mental health I hearSpring’s vibrations in my ear. Greenfly graze and locusts leap,Lizards laze, spiders creep,Bunnies lollop, farmhands banter,March hares hop and ponies canterIn wildflower fields where monkey orchids grow,The faithful wind their seeds did sow.With good - [With Good Mental Health by Amanda Mitchell](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/with-good-mental-health-5/) - I pray to god night and day To guild me the right way The strength I need to be- Strong and believe in myself To have good positive mental health To be happy and joyful within To live a life with out any sin But sometimes he can be forgotten When I’ve hit rock bottom - [Moving On, Singing a Song by Pat Dring](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/moving-on-singing-a-song/) - MOVING ON, SINGING A SONG. She read one of her poems on TV. For all the world to hear and see. She also spoke softly of all her pain, To show all the world what she had gained. To the magazines she told her story, To show the world, - [All is Well by Stephanie Rose](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/all-is-well/) - With good mental health, I see the light I look all around And all is bright. With good mental health, I feel fit and ready I can go out and be active Work keeps me steady. With good mental health, I show my love I can express to others All I’ve been thinking - [Well Mind by Sarah Worster](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/well-mind/) - My mind, now ordered in a common form, I savour, simplified, a life mundane Of clarity, perceived within the norm- A fitness, fitting here, within the frame. Observing pattern in the common race I grasp, with gentle hand, its fractal light- Not forcing, easing gently to my place, I find myself at home with calm - [Birdsong by Jo Childs](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/birdsong/) - With Good Mental Health I have space and slience, space to speak my truth: Birdsong Shhh Let the rarer birds sing their song Crows, move aside Be still awhile; your squawking pains my ears And crowds my view Give others space up there, Space. And silence. Those little - [Positive mental Health - Poetry and Time by Tony Devaney](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/positive-mental-health-poetry-and-time/) - With positive mental health, I don’t depend on slogans and ‘prescriptions, ‘ Or let myself be limited by negative projections and descriptions. With positive mental health, I can show my ability and my vulnerability, I can become more fully human, knowing that ‘joy and woe are woven fine.’ I can learn that patient waiting and - [With Good Mental Health by Christine Brown ](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/with-good-mental-health-3/) - With good mental health I have purpose and direction decentment good concentration my needs are met nourishment and affection aroof over my head Companionship, home mental stimulation & I’m working towards an even better Future, honourable employment yes a goodjob now AND not incarceration - [With good mental health I have… finally moved on by Laura](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/with-good-mental-health-i-have-finally-moved-on/) - Every day new joys appear As it’s my Father’s voice I hear Which helps me through my healing Smiles and happiness I’m feeling I never thought I’d get this far But I’ve finally stepped over that bar That’s allowed me to move onwards My whole recovery’s now going upwards I pray each day - [With Good Mental Health by Mr Vernski Noble](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/with-good-mental-health-4/) - Yeah it can be hard, tougher but heavy as lard Sometimes keeps you in your yard To the point I'm now physically scarred But as I stood so tall to say "There is a better way" I began to see how this God given LIFE Can positively benefit me Like, learning and self-training to become - [Green Fingers by Annie Man (Lai Mui)](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/green-fingers/) - I like to grow green things in my garden Will somebody want to share my green fingers? I will be happy to pick some green vegetables for you So you can cook nice food for dinner - [Treasure by Simon Tudor ](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-2012/treasure/) - More determined than ever I can't believe I've found it at my leisure It brings freedom and love and great pleasure It will give me all I lost and more without measure For where your heart is there is your treasure As I open my treasure the gates open wide Now in I run - [It's Been a While](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/its-been-a-while/) - It’s been a while, a good few years Since all my laughs were turned to tears The sneaky thief, that old black dog Turned my creative brain to fog It wasn’t long at all before Joy turned to woe, thrill turned to chore I hit rock bottom many times So built my home in its - [The Sea As Community](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/the-sea-as-community/) - Each summer The sea Becomes my community My family My friend I talk to the sea It talks back Its deep wisdom Holds my fears As the sun shines on its golden ripples And there where my shadow meets my feet I feel at home - [It is a place .........](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/it-is-a-place/) - It is a place I know I belong It is a place I feel safe It is a place That accepts me as I am It is a place That loves me unconditionally It is a place Where I am left alone with thoughts It is a place That keeps me safe It is a - [The Old me](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/the-old-me/) - The old me The medication may work wonders for my brain It plays my life out in slow motion It provides me a structure It provides me a framework Of what I can Of what I cannot do I have little control around my appetite My weight has increased My thoughts are stable My life - [Connected](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/connected/) - I resisted until I could resist no more Instead of being afraid I was told to embrace The power of the computer Informed it could reduce my isolation Boost my self esteem and confidence Boost my brain cells Enhance my self identity Trained to connect Trained to understand Trained to seek out new friends I - [ A Weight off my heart](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/a-weight-off-my-heart-4/) - A poem about learning to live from the heart and listening to our intuition more Developing well being through the Heart. A weight off my heart The heart Carries our Pain A lifetime struggling to remain Sane Yet the Sanity we seek is Hidden in our Ability to be unique What’s so wrong with being - [Prison Sell](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/prison-sell-3/) - This is about my journey through Bipolar illness and going from Caterpiller to butterfly from ill health to well-being Prison Sell I feel better when I am living mindfully and living my life from a place of love as opposed to a place of fear As I delve to see within your soul The image - [It's lovely](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/its-lovely/) - We all live on a beautiful tropical island a place where the homeless are given homes where there is an abundance of food to eat where there are hospitals full of doctors and nurses that want to make us well where there are police to keep us safe where there are charities doing everything they - [Library](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/library/) - Library I find myself huddled In the reference section of the library Where silence reigns supreme Where books rule the landscape In neatly orderly rows Organisation collection of information Residing on shelves On subjects beyond my understanding On subjects beyond my vocabulary I arrive here early Position myself and my belongings on the table - [Note to self](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/note-to-self/) - Note to self Exercise To release the happy chemicals Called endorphins They talk to the receptors in my brain Triggering off an overall positive feeling By regular exercising I can reduce stress Ward off anxiety Fight off feelings of depression Boost self esteem and confidence Additional benefits include: Strengthening of the heart increased energy - [My tangled mind set free](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/my-tangled-mind-set-free/) - Now I'll tell you a true story About a man, who, once lost his mind He was dealt a wrong hand A fate too unkind We met up in a coffee house, In Old Leicester Square It become a physical attraction A friendship we begun to share He’d say; Pretty girl be - [Play time](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/play-time/) - Play time 'Non directive' 'Non intrusive' They call it I simply call it playtime Surrounded by toys In all shapes and sizes Some that make noise Some that do not make noise Some that make musical notes Some that omit bright lights By playing I have entered the world of the child Almost encouraging the - [Passion](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/passion/) - Passion When he touches the keys The great velocity of a pressed key Produces The greater force of the hammer Hitting the string The louder the sound of the note produced I know when he plays the piano He is well He plays with passion He plays with love It effects his emotions Influences - [Talk to the photo](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/talk-to-the-photo-2/) - The loss was immense The pain unbearable Instead Sitting in my room Door closed Photo next to bed I sit and talk To the photo of the person Who knows me Who knew me The photo cannot provide a response But it eases my pain It soothes the hurt Until the next time I need - [The Volunteer](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/the-volunteer-3/) - The volunteer Provided me with confidence The volunteer entered my life Provided a structure Provided routines Requested I kept a diary of my fleeting thoughts Requested that I kept a "To do" list Provided me with hope Listens to me Calms me Reassures me He sits with my problems Tries to resolve them Rather - [Scribe](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/scribe-3/) - My notebook is a companion A true companion Each page is a fresh start Each page is blank Waiting to be written on Waiting to be scribbled on Waiting to be doodled on It is how I cope With the contents of my head With the voices in my head With life events I write - [Peace](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/peace/) - Peace After so much soul searching After so much reflection I have found a place That offers me a space That offers me a time That offers me no distraction That offers me a space to think That offers me a space to rest my head That offers me a time alone with my thoughts - [Barking](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/barking/) - He greets me with a bark He greets me with a need To walk, to feed, to rest He is reliant on me Like I am reliant on him Our bond is strong Our needs are different but the same When we meet We know We have arrived He takes me as he finds me I - [After Lovemaking](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/after-lovemaking-2/) - We are close. Bound in a loose embrace, Our bond of bodies touching, Our resting bed this place. A bath of afterglow Soaks us with its peace, And lulls us up and lulls us down From time we are released. Our love lovemaking, our beautiful act A communion of wholly souls, Our calming heart, our - [Mark Morriss joins 'rethinkyourmind'](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/557/) - Wonderful news, The lead singer of the band ‘The Bluetones’ Mark Morriss has joined award winning folk artist Lucy Ward, ‘refuge’ and Olivia Rose Dean to become one of the 4 music singles for the ‘rethinkyourmind’ project this year! Since The Bluetones went their separate ways Mark has enjoyed a solo career releasing 2 solo - [The Wall](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/the-wall/) - On the other side, they think I'm better when I'm medicated, and I'm on a hospital ward, but every brick of that wall has helped put me here. I feel better when the newspapers report boring headlines. And Twitter is trending about real stories, not myth or mystery. I feel better with my lover when - [It’s such a wonderful life](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/its-such-a-wonderful-life/) - Tickety, boom, boom, boom It’s such a wonderful life TIckety, boom, boom, boom, I love my life Yeah, Yeah, Yeah It’s such a wonderful life, And I love life. There’s a wonderful magic in all of us We are the creation of mankind Our human race, is so magnificent And yeah, yeah, I’m feeling - [Midnight caller](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/midnight-caller/) - Midnight caller I dial the number Wait For familiarity Wait For a response I ask for her The nurse that knows me The nurse that talks to me The nurse that calms me She soothes my thoughts Enquiries if I have enough to eat Enquiries if I have been taking my medication Enquires if the - [New Beginnings..... ](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/new-beginnings/) - Hugs and strength coming your way, here's hoping tomorrow's a better day, don't give up and don't give in, you'll be surprised of the power within, ... inner strength and will, to guide will help you on this bumpy ride, in the end, you'll win, you'll see you'll be the person you long to be...... nobody can - [Wise](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/wise/) - "WISE" I feel better when I am more myself when I discard this false disguise I'm aware I'm finally getting there at long last It's so helpful that my loved ones care a comfort just to know their there My minds set free from struggles in the past No one said that life is easy - [Sweet Cinnamon](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/sweet-cinnamon/) - What makes me content is wrapped up in memory Everyday spent from zero to twenty five It’s what keeps me alive! This feeling of peace is seeping inside... I reflect. Sitting under bright skies I breathe. Inhaling sweet cinnamon I listen. Jazz notes touch my soul I feel whole as the rhythm sings The rhythm sings The rhythm sings - [Living In The Now](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/living-in-the-now/) - "Living In The Now" I feel better when I'm confident and my positive minds in gear My feelings adapt accordingly my mind feels free and clear I feel better when I am upbeat I love sitting by the sea Waves softly lapping on the shore enjoying being me I'm not a slave to negativity designed - [My Daughter](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/my-daughter-2/) - In eager anticipation I wait. My once a week allowance for which I will never, ever, be late. I stand and bubble with joy a smile inside and out. I stand eager eyes on the dividing door waiting for the rout. It moves! I beam as skipping, jumping, bouncing ball of energy runs into my arms. I beam as book bag, lunch bag and things she's made are trusted to my hands. We move hot hands pull urgently to the swings that cannot wait. We move push with laughter, screams with joy a bond with in us make. We share our stories our secrets, the cheeky things we do. We share our time to play just me and wonderful you. You are in my life long daily with you around, all glows. I am you are we be and I hope that always shows. by Andy Wild - [When I Look - A Meditation - Jenny Meehan](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/when-i-look-a-meditation-jenny-meehan/) - When I am, I am here... Looking carefully. When I am, I am here...Looking wondrously. Around, and within... Without anxiety. It is better to wait. It is better to trust. It is better to risk living. Even in the darkness. It is better to ask. It is better to feel. Better this, than to live - [Lucy Ward joins 'rethinkyourmind' 2014](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/lucy-ward-joins-rethinkyourmind-2014/) - We have had some wonderful news and are delighted to announce that the young folk sensation Lucy Ward has joined refuge and Olivia Rose Dean to become one of the music singles for the rethinkyourmind project this year. Lucy Ward: BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2014 - Folk Singer Of The Year Nominee 'Single - [Examine the painting, examine the patient.](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/examine-the-painting-examine-the-patient/) - Examine the painting, examine the patient I stopped I started I pondered I reflected I sketched Until I was able to Tune out the distraction Live in the moment Connect to others Connect to myself The painting allowed me to Express unreleased anger Express frustration That had been hidden That was only beginning to be - [Learning to say 'No'](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/learning-to-say-no-2/) - I no longer take on jobs I do not want to do I no longer compare myself to others I no longer think so negatively I no longer isolate myself I no longer disconnect myself from the world I no longer keep myself up all night with loud music I no longer dwell on event - [When I am](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2014/when-i-am/) - When I am, I am here... looking carefully. When I am I am here... looking wondrously. Around, and within, without anxiety. It is better to wait. It is better to trust. It is better to risk living. Even in the darkness. It is better to ask. It is better to feel. Better this than to - [The new competition opens very soon!](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/the-new-competition-opens-very-soon/) - We are very excited to announce that this year's competition will be open on the 14 November. You can read about how to enter here. We look forward to welcoming you all to Rethink Your Mind and seeing some of your entries soon. All the best, the Rethinkyourmind Team ## Pages - [welcome-homepage](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/) - View Selected Entries! Listen & Download! How can we help? The Yellow Book creative wellbeing resources are designed to empower self-regulation of mental & emotional health and where needed, to signpost to national support. Our resources and services: (1) The School Yellow Book (2) The Yellow Book (3) The Audio Yellow Book (4) Create your - [free download 26](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/free-download-26/) - The Yellow Book is the creative, wellbeing resource published by rethinkyourmind; created by those with experience of mental health challenges and endorsed by professionals; the book hopes to support, inspire and signpost. The Audio Yellow Book is a digital wellbeing resource, providing simple tools, practices, spoken word & music with the aim to help empower people in - [the-audio-yellow-book-selected-entrants-all-editions](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-audio-yellow-book-selected-entrants-all-editions/) - Click below to enjoy all of the fantastic creative entries selected to be published in the national editions of The Yellow Book. The Audio Yellow Book 3rd Edition The Audio Yellow Book 2nd Edition The Audio Yellow Book 1st Edition - [selected entrants 2017](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/selected-entrants-2017/) - Poetry The Yellow Book 2017/18 Entries Gallery _______ View and read The Yellow Book 2017/18 online flipbook here... _______ Congratulations to the 50 national winners published in The Yellow Book 2017 & the 14 winners that feature on The Audio Yellow Book music singles by Mark Morriss, Lucy Ward, Refuge & Tara Pasveer! Well done - [selected entrants](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/selected-entrants/) - Poetry The Yellow Book 2014/15 Entries Gallery Winning music & videos 2015 meet the national rethinkyourmind panel The panel of assessors that selected the creative pieces to feature in the yellow book and on the music singles can be found below. Please click the images to meet the teams. Artwork Panel Poetry/Lyrics Panel The Selected - [the audio yellow book new](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-audio-yellow-book-new/) - The Audio Yellow Book is a digital wellbeing resource, providing simple tools, practices, spoken word & music with the aim to help empower people in maintaining their health. The Audio Yellow Book 3rd Edition Coming Soon The Audio Yellow Book 2nd Edition #SoundsInspired! - [The Cygnet Yellow Book 3rd Edition](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-cygnet-yellow-book-3rd-edition/) - Click Image & Enjoy Art: Cygnet - Music 2 Empower Join View all Editions: Learn more: - [The Cygnet Health Care Yellow Book 2nd Edition](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-cygnet-health-care-yellow-book-2nd-edition/) - View all Editions: Learn more: - [The Cygnet Health Care Yellow Book](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-cygnet-health-care-yellow-book/) - "Through the centuries people around the world have found joy and comfort through creativity. Be it music, art, poetry, performance or craftsmanship, the power of expression through the creative arts brings benefit to our mental wellbeing and sense of self. I am extremely proud to welcome this book which is bursting with messages of positivity, - [The UoN Physics and Astronomy Yellow Book 3rd Edition](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-uon-physics-and-astronomy-yellow-book-3rd-edition/) - “The University of Nottingham is delighted to support the Yellow Book as an important and engaging resource to support positive mental health for our staff and students. The quality of materials contained within the book is truly outstanding and will be of benefit to any reader. As an art historian, I am passionate about the - [The UoN Physics and Astronomy Yellow Book 2nd Edition](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-uon-physics-and-astronomy-yellow-book-2nd-edition/) - View all Editions: Learn more: - [The UoN Physics and Astronomy Yellow Book](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-uon-physics-and-astronomy-yellow-book/) - "The University of Nottingham is delighted to support the Yellow Book as an important and engaging resource to support positive mental health for our staff and students. The quality of materials contained within the book is truly outstanding and will be of benefit to any reader. As an art historian, I am passionate about the - [the PRC yellow book 2016](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-prc-yellow-book-2016/) - Congratulations to the selected entrants! The first ever personalised Yellow Book for a College! This pilot marks an historic collaboration between ‘rethinkyourmind’ and Peterborough Regional College which saw the launch of ‘The PRC Yellow Book’. "We all experience ups and downs in our mental health, but sharing experiences and remaining positive can be incredibly powerful. - [The Cygnet Health Care Yellow Books](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-cygnet-health-care-yellow-books/) - The Cygnet Yellow Book - 3rd Edition The Cygnet Health Care Yellow Book - 2nd Edition The Cygnet Health Care Yellow Book - 1st Edition Learn more: - [the LPT yellow book 2017](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-lpt-yellow-book-2017/) - Congratulations to the 30 selected entrants being published in the first ever personalised NHS Yellow Book for Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust! Winners joined us for the prize presentation at the New Walk Museum & Art Gallery Leicester. Images were then featured in a gallery at New Walk Museum. As part of this exciting investment from - [the uon physics and astronomy yellow books](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-uon-physics-and-astronomy-yellow-books/) - The University of Nottingham Physics & Astronomy Yellow Book - 3rd Edition The University of Nottingham Physics & Astronomy Yellow Book - 2nd Edition The University of Nottingham Physics & Astronomy Yellow Book - 1st Edition Learn more: - [Uni of Leicester Yellow Book](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/uni-of-leicester-yellow-book/) - "The University of Leicester is delighted to be the first university to create a Yellow Book. Looking after our staff and student mental health and wellbeing is of the highest priority and we are grateful to have had the opportunity to create such a positive resource for doing so. We will share The UoL Yellow - [the HMP Leicester yellow book](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-hmp-leicester-yellow-book/) - Congratulations to the 21 selected entrants published in the personalised Yellow Book for HMP Leicester. As part of this exciting investment from HMP Leicester, 1,000 copies of this creative wellbeing resource were been printed for use within the prison for both prisoners and staff. “I am thrilled to support this Big Yellow Book, the first - [The Sawbrigeworth Primary School Yellow Book Selections](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-sawbrigeworth-primary-school-yellow-book-selections/) - Congratulations to the 50 selected entrants whose pieces were chosen to be published in #ThePrimarySchoolYellowBook! A copy of the creative wellbeing resource will soon be handed to every student in the 5 schools, to be used as a wellbeing support resource and textbook. Click to learn more about the Prize Presentation at Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall - [the school yellow book](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-school-yellow-book/) - The School Yellow Book "The School Yellow Book is about building emotional resilience and intelligence so when students are faced with mental health challenges, as all of us will experience on some level, they will have the resilience to know whether they can manage it themselves with the practices that they have made a habit - [bespoke resources](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/bespoke-resources/) - Bespoke Resources There are two ways to personalise #TheYellowBook for your organisation: 1. Printed Yellow Book - see below 2. Audio Yellow Book - click here The perfect wellbeing resource for any organisation such as: Companies, Schools, Colleges, Universities, NHS Trusts & Prisons. ‘The Yellow Book’ as a unique & personalised publication. 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Learn how - [Desford Primary School | The Audio Yellow Book](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-primary-school-the-audio-yellow-book/) - The Desford Community Primary School Audio Yellow Book - 2nd Edition The Desford Community Primary School Audio Yellow Book - 1st Edition Learn more: - [Leicester College | The Audio Yellow Book](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/leicester-college-the-audio-yellow-book/) - The Leicester College Audio Yellow Book - 3rd Edition The Leicester College Audio Yellow Book - 2nd Edition The Leicester College Audio Yellow Book - 1st Edition Learn more: - [Peterborough College | The Audio Yellow Book](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/peterborough-college-the-audio-yellow-book/) - The Peterborough College Audio Yellow Book - 3rd Edition The Peterborough College Audio Yellow Book - 2nd Edition The Peterborough College Audio Yellow Book - 1st Edition Learn more: - [University of Nottingham | The Audio Yellow Book](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/university-of-nottingham-the-audio-yellow-book/) - The UoN Physics and Astronomy Audio Yellow Book - 2nd Edition The UoN Physics & Astronomy Audio Yellow Book - 1st Edition Learn more: - [The UoN Yellow Book coming soon](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-uon-yellow-book-coming-soon/) - The online flipbook for the 4th Edition of The UoN Physics and Astronomy Yellow Book is coming soon - Please click below to enjoy the previous editions of the wellbeing resource View Editions: - [The UoN Physics and Astronomy Yellow Book 4th Edition](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-uon-physics-and-astronomy-yellow-book-4th-edition/) - View the Entries: The Assessment Team: Click to Learn More: View all Editions: - [the audio yellow book resources](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-audio-yellow-book-resources/) - The Audio Yellow Book 2nd Edition is a digital wellbeing resource providing simple tools, practices and music created with the aim to help empower people in maintaining their health. Personal Copy The Audio Yellow Book 2nd Edition includes: 28 pages of wellbeing tools & practices + 7 mindful body scan practices #MindfulMeds + 6 winning project - [support](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/support/) - Support By clicking the signpost image below you will be directed to the national support organisations and charities that feature in #TheYellowBook: Support from rethinkyourmind Mindful Meds - Daily Mindfulness practices that can nurture a sense of wellbeing within. The Yellow Book - provides a toolkit of empowering wellbeing techniques, inspiring art and poetry and - [The Audio Yellow Book 1st Edition](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-audio-yellow-book-1st-edition/) - The Audio Yellow Book 1st Edition is a digital wellbeing resource, providing simple tools, practices, spoken word & music with the aim to help empower people in maintaining their health. Personal Copy The Audio Yellow Book 1st Edition includes: 23 pages of wellbeing tools & practices + 7 mindful meditative practices #MindfulMeds + 7 winning project - [the yellow book more info](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-yellow-book-more-info/) - The Yellow Book is the creative, wellbeing resource published by rethinkyourmind; created by those with experience of mental health challenges and endorsed by professionals; the book hopes to support, inspire and signpost. The project usually opens for entries every two years and all submissions are showcased on the online gallery until the hard copy of - [the yellow book](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-yellow-book/) - Powered by youtube embed video generator The Yellow Book is the creative, wellbeing resource published by rethinkyourmind; created by those with experience of mental health challenges and endorsed by professionals; the book hopes to support, inspire and signpost. “The beauty of the butterfly effect, an open & peaceful mind.” Concept Art by Enter - [The Yellow Book 5th Edition Selected Entrants](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-yellow-book-5th-edition-selected-entrants/) - The Selected Entrants for #TheYellowBook Congratulations to all the selected entrants for the 5th Edition of the creative wellbeing resource The Yellow Book! - The selections were made from all the fantastic submissions into the #NotesOfThanks projects and galleries. The entries were all submitted around the theme of gratitude with the aim to uplift and inspire. - [Terms & Conditions The UoN Physics & Astronomy Yellow Book](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/terms-conditions-the-uon-physics-astronomy-yellow-book/) - Terms & Conditions – rethinkyourmind Competition – themed around what supports wellbeing, and why it is important November 2023 - December 2024 This competition is open to all students within the Physics and Astronomy School at the University of Nottingham. Information detailing how to enter this competition also forms part of these terms and conditions. - [Enter Edem](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/enter-edem/) - beautiful design from Enter Edem The talented and wonderful souls at Enter Edem took the time to develop their ideas of the yellow book. We want to say a special thank you to them for all their time and skills placed in to the project. 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Sending our deepest gratitude to the assessment teams who had the challenging job of selecting just 32 - [Peter Hirst](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/peter-hirst/) - Peter Hirst Welcome to 'The Yellow Book' which was created with the hope to connect, support and inspire. I experienced challenging times in my early 20's which led to a number of admissions to mental health hospital, spending around 11 months on the wards. I was diagnosed with bipolar affective disorder. It’s now been 16 - [mindful meds](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/mindful-meds/) - mindful meds 7 mindful body scan practices feature on The Audio Yellow Book 2nd Edition Mindful Meds are a collaboration between The Centre of Wellbeing and the band refuge. These practices can be used as a daily dose of mindfulness that can nurture a sense of wellbeing within. 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The Audio Yellow Book 3rd Edition Coming Soon The Audio Yellow Book 2nd Edition #SoundsInspired! - [the project](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/theproject/) - the project A creative wellbeing project, initially inspired by those with experience of mental health challenges, themselves service users. A project that facilitates The Yellow Book resource – its purpose to creatively express wellbeing. Facilitated by not-for-profit company: Develop Insite CIC Peter Hirst, Project manager & creator & Joint owner of Develop-Insite CIC Claire Evans, Managing - [Poems 2024](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2024/) - #TheYellowBook & #NotesOfThanks poetry entries Search for a poem: The entries: - [The Notes of Thanks 2024 Terms & Conditions](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/notes-of-thanks-2024-terms-and-conditions/) - Terms & Conditions – rethinkyourmind #NotesOfThanks Competition Open 8am on 18 January 2024 – closing date to be announced. This competition is open to all residents of the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland. Entrants aged 16 or under must have their parent’s or legal guardian’s permission to enter the competition. - [Notes of Thanks 2024 Artwork Entries](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/notes-of-thanks-2024-artwork-entries/) - #TheYellowBook & #NotesOfThanks art/photo entries - [Sounds Inspired Single](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/sounds-inspired-single/) - Out Now! Download the #SoundsInspired single released to support #TheYellowBook work: Amazon Download iTunes Download #SoundsInspired What an uplifting privilege it has been to receive all the inspiring entries for #TheYellowBook the #SoundsInspired music single and #TheAudioYellowBook cover artwork. Emily Sephton's piece was selected to become the cover and inspired internationally acclaimed body artist: Emma Fay - [Reedings Junior School Yellow Book Selections](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/reedings-junior-school-yellow-book-selections/) - Congratulations to all those from Reedings Junior School selected to be published in The Sawbridgeworth Primary School Yellow Book! Please scroll down to enjoy all the pieces selected to be published in The Primary School Yellow Book We extend thanks to the wonderful assessors who took the time to assess all the wonderful entries from the - [Mandeville Primary School Yellow Book Selections](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/mandeville-primary-school-yellow-book-selections/) - Congratulations to all those from Mandeville Primary School selected to be published in The Sawbridgeworth Primary School Yellow Book! Please scroll down to enjoy all the pieces selected to be published in The Primary School Yellow Book We extend thanks to the wonderful assessors who took the time to assess all the wonderful entries from the - [High Wych Primary School Yellow Book Selections](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/high-wych-primary-school-yellow-book-selections/) - Congratulations to all those from High Wych CE Primary School selected to be published in The Sawbridgeworth Primary School Yellow Book! Please scroll down to enjoy all the pieces selected to be published in The Primary School Yellow Book We extend thanks to the wonderful assessors who took the time to assess all the wonderful entries - [the sawbridgeworth primary school yellow book](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-sawbridgeworth-primary-school-yellow-book/) - Over 1,000 creative entries, inspired by the brief #IFeelBetterWhen, were submitted by pupils from the 5 schools on World Mental Health Day. From these, 3 pieces from each class were selected to create a shortlist of 114 fabulous entries to be displayed online and along #TheYellowBookRoad! The Yellow Book Road launched for #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek and showcases - [The School Yellow Books](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-school-yellow-books/) - School Yellow Books - [Spellbrook Primary School Yellow Book Selections](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/spellbrook-primary-school-yellow-book-selections/) - Congratulations to all those from Spellbrook C of E Primary School selected to be published in The Sawbridgeworth Primary School Yellow Book! Please scroll down to enjoy all the pieces selected to be published in The Primary School Yellow Book We extend thanks to the wonderful assessors who took the time to assess all the wonderful - [F and B Infants School Yellow Book Selections](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/f-and-b-infants-school-yellow-book-selections/) - Congratulations to all those from Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School selected to be published in The Sawbridgeworth Primary School Yellow Book! Please scroll down to enjoy all the pieces selected to be published in The Primary School Yellow Book We extend thanks to the assessors who took the time to assess all the fantastic entries - [poems](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-201415/) - poem entries 2014/15 Search for a poem: The entries: - [Mandeville Primary School Yellow Book Shortlist](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/mandeville-primary-school-yellow-book-shortlist/) - Congratulations to all those selected to feature in #TheYellowBookRoad gallery taking place along Bell Street, Knight Street & Church Street in Sawbridgeworth. The pieces below will head off to be assessed and a selection of these will be chosen to be published in the printed version of The Sawbridgeworth Primary School Yellow Book... Head back - [High Wych Primary School Yellow Book Shortlist](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/high-wych-primary-school-yellow-book-shortlist/) - Congratulations to all those selected to feature in #TheYellowBookRoad gallery taking place along Bell Street, Knight Street & Church Street in Sawbridgeworth. The pieces below will head off to be assessed and a selection of these will be chosen to be published in the printed version of The Sawbridgeworth Primary School Yellow Book... Head back - [F and B Primary School Yellow Book Shortlist](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/f-and-b-primary-school-yellow-book-shortlist/) - Congratulations to all those selected to feature in #TheYellowBookRoad gallery taking place along Bell Street, Knight Street & Church Street in Sawbridgeworth. The pieces below will head off to be assessed and a selection of these will be chosen to be published in the printed version of The Sawbridgeworth Primary School Yellow Book... Head back - [Reedings Primary School Yellow Book Shortlist](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/reedings-primary-school-yellow-book-shortlist/) - Congratulations to all those selected to feature in #TheYellowBookRoad gallery taking place along Bell Street, Knight Street & Church Street in Sawbridgeworth. The pieces below will head off to be assessed and a selection of these will be chosen to be published in the printed version of The Sawbridgeworth Primary School Yellow Book... Head back - [Spellbrook Primary School Yellow Book Shortlist](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/spellbrook-primary-school-yellow-book-shortlist/) - Congratulations to all those selected to feature in #TheYellowBookRoad gallery taking place along Bell Street, Knight Street & Church Street in Sawbridgeworth. The pieces below will head off to be assessed and a selection of these will be chosen to be published in the printed version of The Sawbridgeworth Primary School Yellow Book... 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Please enjoy the 1st Edition Here: - [coming soon](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/coming-soon/) - The 2nd Edition will be released soon please enjoy the 1st Edition here: - [assessors the yellow book sounds inspired](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/assessors-the-yellow-book-sounds-inspired/) - Assessors The Yellow Book, The University of Nottingham Physics & Astronomy Yellow Book & Sounds Inspired A huge thank you to all of the assessors for The Yellow Book, The University of Nottingham Physics & Astronomy Yellow Book & the Sounds Inspired project. find out more about them below and visit their websites. “Professor Shearer - [multiple copies the yellow book](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/multiple-copies-the-yellow-book/) - Order multiple copies of The Yellow Book Please contact us You may wish to order a few copies or equip your entire organisation with The Yellow Book wellbeing resource. Whichever it may be, we thank you for your interest in the ‘rethink your mind’ project. To send us a request please email - [the personalised yellow book](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-personalised-yellow-book/) - Personalised Yellow Books The perfect wellbeing resource for any organisation such as: Companies, Schools, Colleges, Universities, NHS Trusts & Prisons that can be branded to create 'The Yellow Book' as a unique & personalised publication. There are 3 ways to personalise The Yellow Book (prices on request): 1. Logo personalisation – this option involves simply - [create the audio yellow book](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/create-the-audio-yellow-book/) - An opportunity to personalise The Audio Yellow Book and make it available to your organisation to download for free. The Audio Yellow Book is a digital wellbeing resource, providing simple tools, practices, spoken word & music with the aim to help empower people in maintaining their health. A comprehensive and versatile wellbeing resource to suit - [multiple copies the audio yellow book](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/multiple-copies-the-audio-yellow-book/) - The Audio Yellow Book LICENCE for multiple downloads Please contact us For organisations such as universities, colleges, schools & businesses who have an intranet: 2022 offer = from £350 for 6 months access, subject to an End User Licence Agreement (EULA) Thank you for your interest in the ‘rethink your mind’ project - [contact us](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/contact-us/) - contact us Thank you for your interest in the ‘rethink your mind’ project, to send us a message please email us on: admin@rethinkyourmind.co rethinkyourmind is a project run by Develop Insite CIC Develop Insite is a Community Interest Company, registration no. 9212239. 57 Cambridge Road, Sawbridgeworth, Herts CM21 9JP Email: admin@rethinkyourmind.co - [sounds inspired music artists](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/sounds-inspired-music-artists/) - #SoundsInspired Many music artists came together to help inspire entries for the mental health and wellbeing project #SoundsInspired. Lucy Ward, Refuge, Kitten Pyramid, The Maias, Barkhaus, Ellis and The Year 6 Desford Community Primary School Choir all adding vocals to the track to help support the not for profit project. Hundreds of entries came from - [the yellow book selected entrants](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-yellow-book-selected-entrants/) - We send deepest gratitude to the assessors. Find out more about them all here: Professor Shearer West CBE, Lamar Francios, Dr. Ulrike Kuchner, Dr Xenia Pestova Bennett, Subin Jaji, Emma Fay, Gillian Adair McFarland, Siyuan Ren. The Selected Entrants for #TheYellowBook The selections were made from all the fantastic submissions into the #ArtLiftingLockdown & #SoundsInspired - [bespoke yellow book resources](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/bespoke-yellow-book-resources/) - Personalise The Yellow Book & The Audio Yellow Book Please contact us Thank you for your interest in the ‘rethink your mind’ project and the option to create your own version of The Yellow Book resources, to send us a request please email us on: admin@rethinkyourmind.co rethinkyourmind is a project run by Develop Insite CIC - [Claire Evans](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/claire-evans/) - Claire Evans Thank you for investing in you & picking up this incredible Book to empower wellbeing in all of us! Life is a heartbeat, full of ups and downs but the skill of navigating life is to remember what keeps us feeling safe, resilient and better. Safety comes from keeping the mind calm through - [The School Yellow Book Selected Entrants](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-school-yellow-book-selected-entrants/) - Congratulations to all those who created the #IFeelBetterWhen pieces that are published in The School Yellow Book. It has been a pleasure to develop this new wellbeing resource with Desford Community Primary School in Leicestershire - The Leventhorpe School in Hertfordshire and Marshfields Community Special School in Peterborough Cambridgeshire. It was wonderful to celebrate with - [The School Yellow Book Galleries](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-school-yellow-book-galleries/) - #IFeelBetterWhen Galleries View the creative galleries from each school below Desford Community Primary School Artwork Poetry Leventhorpe School Artwork Marshfields Community Special School Artwork Poetry - [The House of Lords Prizes](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-house-of-lords-prizes/) - The House of Lords Prize Presentation for the 50 creative winners Hosted by Professor Lord Patel of Bradford OBE The Yellow Book 2017/18 The Keynote Speakers The Yellow Book 2017/18 The Creative Winners – well done to all! The Audio Yellow Book & Music Single Winners! Well done to all! - [The School Audio Yellow Book](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-school-audio-yellow-book/) - OUT NOW - Link to Download the #SoundsInspired single released to support #TheYellowBook work Amazon Download iTunes Download Creative Cat FX animates selected entrants for the #SoundsInspired Single! 100’s of young people's entries around the theme 'What inspires me?' came into the online gallery. Thank you to everyone for sharing inspiring images & messages - [the news](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-news/) - Keep up to date with all the latest news and projects taking place at rethinkyourmind Coming soon... - [The Sounds Inspired 2021 Entries](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-sounds-inspired-2021-entries/) - #TheYellowBook & #SoundsInspired art/photo entries - [2 the yellow book](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/2-the-yellow-book/) - The Yellow Book is the creative, wellbeing resource published by rethinkyourmind. The project usually opens for entries every two years and all submissions are showcased on the online gallery until the hard copy of The Yellow Book is published. The Yellow Book was created by those with experience of mental health challenges and has consistently - [2 audio yellow book](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/2-audio-yellow-book/) - The Audio Yellow Book is a digital wellbeing resource, providing simple tools, practices, spoken word & music with the aim to help empower people in maintaining their health. - [2 shop](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/2-shop/) - Personal CopyMultiple Copies Create Your Own Personal CopyMultiple Copies Create Your Own - [image](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/image/) - [Art Lifting Lockdown Leicester College](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/art-lifting-lockdown-leicester-college/) - Students at Leicester College were asked to produce work focussing on the things that helped to keep them well during lockdown. We were very impressed with all the work submitted into the project. Professional artists Emma Fay, Gillian McFarland and Siyuan Ren assessed the creativity and selected these pieces to feature in a gallery at - [The Yellow Book Live](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-yellow-book-live/) - #TheYellowBook Live Fundraiser Free to watch again on the YouTube player above and on the rethinkyourmind YouTube Channel Our sincere thanks to all the amazing artists involved who gifted us their time and talent to make this special event possible. We are delighted Ant Miles of Fancourt Music stage managed the online event! We - [Art Lifting Lockdown Assessors](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/art-lifting-lockdown-assessors/) - #ArtLiftingLockdown Assessors A huge thank you to all of the assessors of the #ArtLiftingLockdown project. find out more about them below and visit their websites “Working closely with Rethinkyourmind Emma’s passion for wellbeing and Mental Health has led to creating pieces for the Yellow Book project and video artwork led by the winning entries for - [Sounds Inspired 2021 Registration](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/sounds-inspired-2021-registration/) - To proceed please fill in the registration form below or login: If you are a student or staff member from the University of Nottingham or the University of Melbourne please register using your university email address. Registration for Sounds Inspired 2021 - [Submit again 2021](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/submit-again-2021/) - Image Uploaded! Your work will appear in the gallery within 72 hours. Ready to submit again? add artwork or photography - [Welcome-submit-entries-2021](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/welcome-submit-entries-2021/) - Welcome to rethinkyourmind, and thank you for joining us. Now you can: add artwork or photography - [Add Artwork Sounds Inspired 2021](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/add-artwork-sounds-inspired-2021/) - add your #SoundsInspired2021 artwork or photography Please add your Sounds Inspired artwork/photography below. Once we receive your work it will appear in the gallery within 72 hours. For multiple entries, you'll be prompted to submit them one at a time. Thank you for taking part in #TheYellowBook 2021 - #SoundsInspired2021 - [Breath-Taking College Entries](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/breath-taking-college-entries/) - #TheAudioYellowBook #SoundsInspired #TheAudioYellowBook A song is created with the lyrics focusing on wellbeing – After a presentation of the project students are asked to create the cover art for the song based on how the music and lyrics inspire them. The track and cover art then features on #TheAudioYellowBook a digital wellbeing resource, providing - [Breath-Taking Primary School Selections](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/breath-taking-primary-school-selections/) - #TheAudioYellowBook #SoundsInspired #TheAudioYellowBook A song is created with the lyrics focusing on wellbeing – After a presentation of the project students are asked to create the cover art for the song based on how the music and lyrics inspire them. The track and cover art then features on #TheAudioYellowBook a digital wellbeing resource, providing - [Read the Signs Cover Art](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/read-the-signs-cover-art/) - #TheAudioYellowBook Students from Leicester College were tasked with creating cover art for the rethinkyourmind project song 'Read the Signs'. Mark Morriss of 1990's chart topping band The Bluetones worked with the Leicester band ‘Refuge’ to create the single. Students were provided with the song and the lyrics for inspiration. The track becomes part of The - [Welcome The Yellow Book 2020](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/welcome-the-yellow-book-2020/) - The Yellow Book 2020 - Closed for entries During the recent period of lockdown, UK residents of all ages were invited to submit creative artwork & photography, for free, around the theme of : #ArtLiftingLockdown - this hashtag is an invitation to uplift each other & brighten days of lockdown with things that help - [The Yellow Book 2020 Terms & Conditions](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-yellow-book-2020-terms-and-conditions/) - Terms & Conditions Rethink your mind Artwork and Photo Competition Opens on Tuesday 7 April 2020 and remains open until 30th July 2020 1. This competition is open to all residents of the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland. Entrants aged under 16 must have their parent’s or legal guardian’s permission - [Sounds Inspired Assessors](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/sounds-inspired-assessors/) - #SoundsInspired Assessors A huge thank you to all of the assessors of the sounds inspired project. find out more about them below and visit their websites "Working closely with Rethinkyourmind Emma’s passion for wellbeing and Mental Health has led to creating pieces for the Yellow Book project and video artwork led by the winning entries - [Donate now](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/donate-now-2/) - donate now Thank you so much for supporting this project! We ensure that your payment is 100% safe & secure via PayPal. Please be aware that your card payment will be paid to: Develop-Insite CIC A CIC (Community Interest Company) is a special type of limited company which exists to benefit the community rather than - [The Yellow Book 2020 Entries](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-yellow-book-2020-entries/) - The Yellow Book 2020 - Brighten days through creativity #ArtLiftingLockdown art/photo entries - [Add Artwork Yellow Book 2020](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/add-artwork-yellow-book-2020/) - add your #ArtLiftingLockdown artwork or photography Please add your uplifting artwork/photography below. Once we receive your work it will appear in the gallery within 72 hours. Thank you for taking part in #TheYellowBook 2020 - #ArtLiftingLockdown - [Submit again 2020](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/submit-again-2020/) - Image Uploaded! Your work will appear in the gallery within 72 hours. Ready to submit again? add artwork or photography - [Become a sponsor](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/become-a-sponsor/) - become a sponsor Thank you for your interest in supporting this project. To request more information please email us on admin@rethinkyourmind.co - [Fundraising](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/fundraising/) - fundraising Thank you so much for giving up your time to raise funds for this project. Please email us on admin@rethinkyourmind.co - [Welcome submit entries 2020](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/welcome-submit-entries-2020/) - Welcome to rethinkyourmind, and thank you for joining us. Now you can: add artwork or photography - [the college music project](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-college-music-project/) - The College Music Project Work from the #CollegeMusicProject becomes part of #TheAudioYellowBook a digital wellbeing resource, providing simple tools, practices, spoken word & music with the aim to help empower people in maintaining their health. Thanks to all involved from Leicester College & Peterborough Regional College. _______ “It was inspiring to see our students engage - [college music project](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/college-music-project/) - College Music Project After the success of the 1st college music project with Peterborough Regional College and Leicester College. The Project returned providing more opportunities for students. Work from the #CollegeMusicProject becomes part of #TheAudioYellowBook a digital wellbeing resource, providing simple tools, practices, spoken word & music with the aim to help empower people in - [rym college artist](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/rym-college-artist/) - The 1st college music project with Peterborough Regional College and Leicester College. Both Colleges wrote the project in to their curriculum producing songs in composition lessons using a winning poem from the yellow book to create the lyrics. Artists chosen to represent the colleges joined us at the Guildhall in Leicester for a - [offer the audio yellow book](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/offer-the-audio-yellow-book/) - The Audio Yellow Book - [current projects](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-current-projects/) - [Desford Community Primary School Art](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-art/) - #IFeelBetterWhen Art from Pupils at Desford Community Primary School - [Marshfields School Art](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/marshfields-school-art/) - #IFeelBetterWhen Art from Pupils at Marshfields School - [Leventhorpe School Art](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/leventhorpe-school-art/) - #IFeelBetterWhen Art from Students at Leventhorpe School - [Desford Community Primary School Poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/desford-community-primary-school-poetry/) - #IFeelBetterWhen Art from Pupils at Desford Community Primary School: - [Meet the panel](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/meet-the-panel/) - meet the national rethinkyourmind panel Click the images to view the assessor panels of professional artists, photographers and poets for the UK national competition. Artwork Panel Poetry/Lyrics Panel _________________ The rethinkyourmind panel for The UoL Yellow Book - University of Leicester The assessors for the first University Yellow Book with the University of - [Test home page](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/test-home-page/) - A 'not for profit' project – its purpose to creatively express wellbeing through its national & personalised resources: #TheYellowBook & #TheAudioYellowBook. ________________________ _________________________ HitTheCharts The Yellow Book National Prizes at HOL Get Support HMP Leics Yellow Book LPT Yellow Book NHS Thanks to Full Monty’s Steve Huison… …for his wise words. - [selected entrants 2013](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/selected-entrants-2013/) - Poetry The Yellow Book 2012/13 Entries Gallery Congratulations from all of us at !! All the work here was featured in The Yellow Book 2013 Selected Poetry Entries for 'The Yellow Book': I Feel Life - Ella Zellaby - Rochester Kent This World - Stephanie Rose - Bo'ness Scotland Lift Your Voice - David - [The UoL Yellow Book](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-uol-yellow-book/) - View UoL Poetry View UoL Gallery A FIRST EVER for a University! Making history together, through creativity, #TheUoLYellowBook invited students, staff their friends & family & visitors of the University of Leicester & Attenborough Arts Centre Leicester to create a piece of artwork, photography or poetry around the theme of #IFeelBetterWhen & submit online from - [current projects](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/current-projects/) - [singing for wellbeing](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/singing-for-wellbeing/) - Singing for Wellbeing We are delighted to be working with Ross Simpson and his team in the creation of a new project song. A brand new choir single is being recorded for the rethinkyourmind project - Written by refuge and titled 'Making Me Feel Alive' the song will be recorded & feat vocals from music - [Free workshops The UoL Yellow Book](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/free-workshops-the-uol-yellow-book/) - CALLING ALL STUDENTS & STAFF at University of Leicester Click below & enter password - UoLYB SIGN UP FOR THE FREE WORKSHOPS CLICK HERE 11th, 18th, 30th, October 5:30pm at Attenborough Arts Centre Come along to this series of free workshops led by writer/performer, Lydia Towsey and visual artist, Scott Bridgwood. Sessions will - [Welcome Submit Entries UoL](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/welcome-submit-entries-uol/) - Welcome to rethinkyourmind, and thank you for joining us. Now you can: add poem add artwork or photography Thank you for taking part in rethinkyourmind. See the animation video below around the #IFeelBetterWhen project. - [The UoL Yellow Book Project](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-uol-yellow-book-question/) - To proceed with registration, please answer the following question: #TheUoLYellowBook - the University of Leicester & the Attenborough Arts Centre, Leicester invite entries from: visitors, staff, students & their friends & relatives. Are you one of these? Click Yes, if the statement/question above applies to you. Click No, if the statement/question - [The UoL Yellow Book terms & conditions](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-uol-yellow-book-terms-conditions/) - Terms & Conditions The UoL Yellow Book 2018 competition Open 1 September 2018– closes 16 November 2018 1. This competition is open to all students, staff their friends & family & visitors of the University of Leicester & the Attenborough Arts Centre, Leicester who are over the age of 16. 2. Information detailing how to - [The Next National Competition](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/enter-the-next-national-competition/) - Sorry, this competition is not open to the general public, or those aged 16 or under. We kindly invite you to enter the next national competition which will be run in 2019. Thank you for your interest! - [Activation](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/activation/) - Thank you! Thank you for registering. Please check your email for your activation email. You will need to click the link in the email to activate your account. Don't forget to check your spam folder if you don't see the email - it may have been marked as spam by mistake! If you have not - [The UoL Yellow Book Project](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-uol-confirm-age/) - To proceed with registration, please answer the following question: Are you Over 16 year's of age? Yes, I am over 16. No, I am 16 years old or under. - [Add Artwork UoL](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/add-artwork-uol/) - add your #IFeelBetterWhen artwork or photography Please add your artwork/photography below. Once we receive your work it will appear in the gallery after 72 hours. Thank you for taking part in Rethinkyourmind! - [UoL Poems 2018](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/uol-poems-2018/) - University of Leicester - #IFeelBetterWhen poetry entries 2018 Search for a poem: The entries: - [UoL Gallery Entries 2018](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/uol-artwork-2018/) - University of Leicester - #IFeelBetterWhen art/photo entries 2018 - [post submit](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/post-submit/) - Thank you for your entry, it is now being reviewed and will be published on the site within 72 hours. Ready to submit again? Back to submission page - [Leicestershire Partnership Trust Gallery Entries 2016](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/lpt-gallery-2016/) - Leicestershire Partnership Trust artwork entries 2016 Search by description: - [Peterborough Regional College artwork 2015](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/prc-artwork-2015/) - Peterborough Regional College artwork entries 2015 Search by description: - [gallery 2014](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/gallery-2014/) - artwork entries 2014/15 Search by description: - [Gallery entries 2016](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/gallery-entries-2016/) - Rethink Your Mind artwork entries 2016 Search by description: - [Submit your poem UoL](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/submit-your-poem-uol/) - [user-submitted-posts] - [Leicestershire Terms and Conditions](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/leicestershire-terms-and-conditions/) - Terms & Conditions The LPT Yellow Book 2017 competition Open 10th October 2016 – closes 10th February 2017 This competition is open to all residents of Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland. Entrants aged 16 or under must have their parent’s or legal guardian’s permission to enter the competition. Entrants aged 16 or under on the date - [The UoL Yellow Book Project](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-uol-yellow-book-entry-under-16s/) - To proceed please fill in the registration form below: Registration for 16's and under - [The UoL Yellow Book Project](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-uol-yellow-book-entry/) - To proceed please fill in the registration form below: Registration for Over 16's - [Privacy Policy](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/privacy-policy/) - Please read our Privacy Policy below.: - [spoken word](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/spoken-word/) - Winning Spoken Word Poetry The Audio Yellow Book 'My Favourite Things' & 'Speak to Me Serenity' read by poetry assessor Adam Horovitz 'Allotment' & 'The Joy in Baking' read by Chair of the Poetry Assessors Lydia Towsey All spoken word poems available to download in The Audio Yellow Book coming soon Congratulations to - [chart release IFeelBetterWhen single](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/chart-release-ifeelbetterwhen-single/) - rethinkyourmind Single #IFeelBetterWhen out now! Click images to download - all sales support the project: Song Features: Pippa Gearing, Lizzie Deane, The #rethinkyourmindChoir & Help us #HitTheCharts & get Wellbeing to no.1 The rethinkyourmind project message is #IFeelBetterWhen so we created this music single to give everyone the chance to feel better! - [national support](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/national-support/) - For information on the National and project lead organisations and charities please click on the logos below - [HMP Leicester Art & Photography](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/hmp-leicester-art-photography/) - HMP Leicester Art & Photography Entries 2017 - [the hmp leics yellow book](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-hmp-leics-yellow-book/) - Click the images below & enjoy the creativity entered into The HMP Leicester Yellow Book Competition between October & December 2017 HMP Leics Poetry HMP Leics Gallery - [HMP Leicester Poetry Entries](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/hmp-leicester-poetry-entries/) - HMP Leicester Poetry Entries 2017 Search for a poem: The entries: - [the NHS](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-nhs/) - The ‘rethinkyourmind’ team are delighted to have worked in partnership with Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) to create 'The LPT Yellow Book 2017/18' This exciting investment from LPT showcases their commitment to bringing more and more creativity and innovative resources into their services. 10,000 copies have been printed and have been distributed for - [the music](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-music/) - the music Music has a powerful wellbeing quality that is felt by everyone. There is so much evidence for its therapeutic qualities and its ability to reach those who are living with dementia and other mental health diagnoses. The 'rethinkyourmind' team are all music lovers and performers and it's important to us that music be - [the music artists](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-music-artists/) - The Winning Songs - The Audio Yellow Book Here are the main rethinkyourmind winners whose creations were made into the project songs as: lyrics, spoken word or artwork for the covers. Tracks created by the 4 project music artists who donate their songs to the project: Mark Morriss, Lucy Ward, refuge & now a college - [get support](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/get-support/) - HOW TO GET SUPPORT National Support To gain information and support from all the National and project lead organisations and charities supporting this venture please click here. More... ChildLine ChildLine on 0800 1111 or www.childline.org.uk is the UK's free, confidential helpline dedicated to children and young people. Whenever children need us, ChildLine will be - [safe inside safe outside](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/safe-inside-safe-outside/) - SIS0 (Safe Inside-Safe Outside) SISO was originally formed to empower users of mental health services to become valued and active members of their communities, helping people to feel safe within themselves and their wider community. A Toolkit for Wellbeing, full of good advice, information and self help techniques was developed to help make the - [timeline](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/timeline/) - timeline The events for the National & Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust Project. Follow announcements on social media: Winners Announced for National & Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT)* 24th April all 30 LPT Winners Announced. View all winners here... 29th May all 50 National Winners Announced for Yellow Book & The Audio Yellow Book... - [How to enter](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/how-to-enter/) - How to enter ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU FOR TAKING PART. Great Prizes to be Won! Poems, artwork and photography were created from the sentence: FREE to enter and open to all UK residents of any age... Up to 2 pieces of artwork/photography could be submitted Up to 2 poems could be submitted The - [user](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/user/) - [Lydia Towsey](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/lydia-towsey/) - Lydia Towsey Image © Ambrose Musiyiwa Image © Anthony Benjamin ABOUT THE ARTIST Lydia Towsey is a poet & performer with an MA in Creative Writing. Previous commissions include: Spoken Word All Stars Tour (Poet in the City); Beyond Words — U.K. tour of South African poets, (Apples and Snakes), and Three the Hard Way, alongside - [Poetry Panel](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poetry-panel/) - national poetry panel Lydia Towsey - Poet/Performer Lydia Towsey is the chair of the rethinkyourmind poetry assessor panel. She is a poet and performer with a Masters in Creative Writing. and a practice spanning 15 years. More... Mellow Baku - Poet/Performer Artist and writer of prose, poetry and song, Mellow Baku performs throughout UK and internationally. Venues - [Mellow Baku](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/mellow-baku/) - Mellow Baku ABOUT THE ARTIST Artist and writer of prose, poetry and song, Mellow Baku performs throughout UK and internationally. Venues include North Sea Jazz Festival Holland, The Knitting factory New York, Chateau De Coppet, Switzerland and Copenhagen. Her spoken word monologue 'Baku in the Day' was commissioned and produced by Melanie Abrahams (TILT) in 2010 at - [Georgina Wakefield](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/georgina-wakefield-2/) - Georgina Wakefield ABOUT THE ARTIST Georgina Wakefield was born in 1947 and lives in Essex she has suffered from anxiety/depression from the age of 18, she has also cared for her son Christian for the past 28 years, Christian has suffered from Schizophrenia since the age of 16. Georgina has written 5 published books she - [Prizes 2016](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/prizes-2016/) - the prizes All 50 selected entrants are invited to the guest presentation at the House of Lords in 2017 hosted by Professor Lord Patel of Bradford OBE National Competition 2016/17 The following prizes are for the national competition 2016/2017. 50 selected entrants have their work published in 'The Yellow Book 2017'. - all will receive - [the timeline](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-timeline/) - the timeline The events for the national & Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust Project. We will add more information to this page as the project evolves. Winners Announced for National & Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) 14th April 10 National winners 21st April 10 LPT winners 28th April 10 National winners 5th May 10 LPT - [artwork panel](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork-panel/) - national artwork panel Gary Hodges - Artist Gary Hodges is the chair of the rethinkyourmind art assessor Panel. Born in South London, Gary is one of the world’s most successful and best loved wildlife artists, publishing his own work, selling over 110,000 personally signed and numbered prints. More... Keith Cooper - Photographer Born in Ipswich, - [Steven Mcloughlin](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/steven-mcloughlin-5/) - STEVE MCLOUGHLIN ABOUT THE ARTIST Steven McLoughlin was born in 1970 and is a self-taught artist. Showing a serious interest in art from the age of 16, Steve initially drew pencil portraits. A flair for fine architectural drawings led Breedon Books to hand Steve his first commission at the age of 19, illustrating a - [Lucia Masundire](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/lucia-masundire/) - Lucia Masundire ABOUT THE ARTIST Lucia Masundire is an arts development professional working in local government and the third sector. She studied Arts Management at De Montfort University and is a Senior Fellow of Arts Development: UK. She is a trustee for both Leicester Print Workshop and Arts Development: UK. - [Jenny Escritt](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/jenny-escritt/) - JENNY ESCRITT ABOUT THE ARTIST Jenny Escritt is a Photographer and Printmaker who lives and works in Leicester. After gaining a degree in Fine Art in 1979, where she specialised in printmaking, Jenny developed an interest in experimental photography, mostly using cameras (including pinhole experiments and Polaroid manipulation), and also exploring non-camera based - [gary hodges](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/gary-hodges/) - GARY HODGES ABOUT THE ARTIST Gary Hodges is the UK’s best selling and most collectable pencil artist. He has sold over 110,000 personally signed and numbered prints from 132 limited editions. Only 12 of these editions are still available, the other 113 having sold out. The - [Keith Cooper](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/keith-cooper/) - KEITH COOPER ABOUT THE ARTIST Keith Cooper is a professional photographer based in Leicester, in the UK. As well as his fine art landscape photography he covers architecture, interiors, annual report photography, advertising and corporate events/PR for national and international clients. He also teaches, writes and lectures on photography and modern photographic techniques to - [Leicestershire PT 2016](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/leicestershire-2016/) - Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust entries in 2016/17 Enjoy all the creative entries from Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust 2016/17 by clicking below: Poetry 2016/17 Gallery 2016/17 The Yellow Book “The beauty of the butterfly effect, an open & peaceful mind.” Concept Art by Enter Edem: www.enteredem.co.uk - [Rethinkyourmind 2016](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/rethinkyourmind-2016/) - rethinkyourmind in 2016/17 Enjoy all the creative entries from rethinkyourmind 2016/17 by clicking below: Poetry 2016/17 Gallery 2016/17 The Yellow Book “The beauty of the butterfly effect, an open & peaceful mind.” Concept Art by Enter Edem: www.enteredem.co.uk - [Leicestershire Registration](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/leicestershire-registration/) - Please answer the following question: Do you live in Leicestershire, Rutland or Leicester? - [users](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/users/) - [How to enter: 2016 Competition](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/how-to-enter-2016-competition/) - Please register to enter the Rethink Your Mind 2016 competition below: Users already registered can login here: Log in Or you can reset your password here: reset password Closing date: midday on 10 February 2017 If you are already registered as a member please login here: Log in - [How to enter: Leicestershire Partnership Trust 2016](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/how-to-enter-leicestershire-partnership-trust-2016/) - Please register to enter the Leicestershire Partnership Trust 2016 competition below: If you are already registered as a Leicestershire Partnership Trust member please login here: Login Closing date: midday on 10 February 2017 - [college-ts&cs](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/college-tsandcs/) - Terms & Conditions ‘rethinkyourmind’ music single competition for college students 1. This competition is only open to students attending UK regional colleges. 2. To take part, the student(s) will be required to compose a song from the poem ‘Morning Run’ by Romalyn Ante. Only one composition per band/solo artist. 3. Compositions must be ready for - [user menu](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/user-menu/) - user menu Log in Log Out Reset Password Add Artwork and Poetry here: Leicestershire Partnership Trust entrants - add your submissions here. All other 2016 UK Competition entrants - add your submissions here. - [Submit your poem 2016](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/submit-your-poem-2016/) - [user-submitted-posts] - [Submit your poem - Leicestershire Partnership Trust](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/submit-your-poem-lpt/) - [user-submitted-posts] - [Welcome Submit Entries LPT](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/welcome-submit-entries-lpt/) - Welcome to Rethinkyourmind, and thank you for joining us. Now you can: add poem add artwork or photography Thank you for taking part in Rethinkyourmind. - [Welcome Submit Entries 2016](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/welcome-submit-entries-2016/) - Welcome to Rethinkyourmind, and thank you for joining us. Now you can: add poem add artwork or photography Thank you for taking part in Rethinkyourmind. - [Under 16 lpt](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/under-16-lpt/) - If you are 16 years old or under, please register for the Leicestershire Partnership Trust competition 2016 below: - [Leicestershire Partnership Trust Poems 2016](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/lpt-poems-2016/) - Leicestershire Partnership Trust poem entries 2016 Search for a poem: The entries: - [Poem entries 2016](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poem-entries-2016/) - Rethink Your Mind poem entries 2016 Search for a poem: The entries: - [Terms and Conditions](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/) - Terms & Conditions Rethinkyourmind Poetry Artwork and Photo Competition Open 12 noon on 12th October 2016 – closes 10th February 2017 This competition is open to all residents of the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland. Entrants aged 16 or under must have their parent’s or legal guardian’s permission to enter - [college poetry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/college-poetry/) - rethinkyourmind pilot for colleges- ran, for students and staff members of Peterborough Regional College, between; 15/11/15 & 15/02/16 To view the PRC Yellow Book 2016 please click the image below... - [college gallery](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/college-gallery/) - rethinkyourmind pilot for colleges- ran, for students and staff members of Peterborough Regional College, between; 15/11/15 & 15/02/16 To view the PRC Yellow Book 2016 please click the image below... - [Mark Morriss](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/markmorriss/) - Mark Morriss - rethinkyourmind Single Selections: As lead singer with The Bluetones Mark enjoyed a 15 year recording career that produced 6 studio albums, 3 of which achieving Top 10 sales in the UK, including the #1 album ‘Expecting to Fly’, 13 Top 40 singles, and a Brit nomination in 1996. Mark has recorded 2 - [O2 Album Launch](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/o2-album-launch/) - rethinkyourmind - Creatively supporting positive mental health Oct 10th World Mental Health Day 2015 celebrated the launch of the rethinkyourmind album: I Feel Better When I Am... the project relies on album sales click here to order Photographs - Scott Choucino: www.scottchoucino.com Design - Primal Mistry: www.primal-mistry.com the project relies on album sales click here - [We've won an award](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/weve-won-an-award/) - we've won an award The Laing and Buisson Independent Specialist Care Awards took place at the Lancaster London Hotel (12th March 2013) The project won the final award of the evening: The Laing and Buisson award for Service Exellence: 'This award has been launched in response to the outstanding work independent Specialist Care - [Refuge](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/refuge/) - Refuge - rethinkyourmind Single Selections Refuge are an acoustic band with Pete, the project creator of ‘rethinkyourmind’ on vocals, Sam on bass and Phil on guitar and backing vocals.Their latest album ‘Moving Inwards’ features the single ‘Reflections’ and 'Take Me Home' which was played on BBC Introducing. This latest album was mentored by Mark Morriss, lead singer of - [Olivia Rose Deane](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/oliviarosedeane/) - Olivia Rose Deane - rethinkyourmind Single Selections Olivia Rose Deane is a singer songwriter who has long written music and songs for herself and has recently discovered that other people like listening to them too. As well as a few gigs and performing at Edinburgh Fringe; Olivia has also released her debut single “Sally” and - [Lucy Ward](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/lucyward/) - Lucy Ward - rethinkyourmind Single Selections Lucy Ward is an award winning acoustic artist from Derby. After winning the Horizon Award for best newcomer at the 2012 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, Lucy’s career has gone from strength to strength. In 2013 it was announced that she had been nominated for the acclaimed “Folk Singer - [Peterborough Regional College poem entries 2015](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/prc-poetry-2015/) - Peterborough Regional College poem entries 2015 Search for a poem: The entries: - [Add Artwork](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/add-artwork-prc/) - add your artwork Please add your artwork/photography below. Once we receive your work it will appear in the gallery after 72 hours. Thank you for taking part in Rethinkyourmind! - [Peterborough Regional College Terms & Conditions](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/terms-and-conditions-prc/) - Terms & Conditions Peterborough Regional College ‘rethinkyourmind’ Poetry Artwork and Photo Competition Open 15th November 2015 – closes 31st January 2016 1. This competition is open to all students and staff registered with Peterborough college between 15 November 2015 and 31 January 2016. Entrants aged 16 or under must have a college staff member’s permission - [Submissions](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/main-submission/) - Peterborough Regional College Please go here to submit your poem/artwork: Submit Here - [Submit your poem](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/submit-your-poem-prc/) - [user-submitted-posts] - [Welcome - Log-in](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/welcome-log-in/) - Welcome and thank you for registering to enter the Rethinkyourmind competition. To enter the competition, please log-in here. You will be able to upload your artwork and/or poem once logged in. - [Activation](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/activation-2/) - Thank you for registering. Please check your email for your activation email. You will need to click the link in the email to activate your account. If you have not received anything after 10 minutes please contact us and we will resend the activation email. Thank you. - [Welcome](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/welcome-submit-entries-prc/) - Welcome to Rethinkyourmind, and thank you for joining us. Now you can: add poem add artwork or photography Thank you for taking part in Rethinkyourmind. - [My Posts](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/my-posts/) - [frontier-post] - [Add artwork](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/add-artwork/) - add your artwork Please add your artwork/photography below. Once we receive your work it will appear in the gallery after 72 hours. Thank you for taking part in Rethinkyourmind 2014! - [rethinkyourmind 2015](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/rethinkyourmind-2015/) - rethinkyourmind in 2015 meet the national rethinkyourmind panel The panel of assessors that selected the creative pieces to feature in the yellow book and on the music singles can be found below. Please click the images to meet the teams. Artwork Panel Poetry/Lyrics Panel Enjoy all the 280 positive creative entries from - [2012/13 entries](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/2012-13-entries/) - rethinkyourmind in 2013 Enjoy all of the 260 positive creative entries from the 2013 rethinkyourmind by clicking below: Poetry 2013 Gallery 2013 rym Selected Entrants 2013 Music and Videos 2013 The Yellow Book "The beauty of the butterfly effect, an open & peaceful mind." Concept Art - [Herginder Kaur MBACP](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/herginder-kaur-mbacp/) - Herginder Kaur MBACP (Accred) Hertfordshire Herginder collects a handmade hardback book She will be presented with this at the House of Lords on the 1st May 2013 Congratulations from all of us at !! Her work will feature in The Yellow Book going nationwide Selected Art/Photography entries please click the images - [music videos](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/music-videos/) - music videos The music videos from Rubie Colt and refuge for the rethinkyourmind project have now been released. Click their logos below to watch the films and find out more: We would like to say a huge thank you to Nick Lee Shield of Something Creative for all his time with - [refuge](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/refuge3/) - The rethinkyourmind music video to come from refuge is released. View the track 'This World' below. The Fantastic Nick Lee Shield from Something Creative worked hard to create the films. Find out all about Nick's work with Something Creative here:www.thisissomethingcreative.co.uk To view video on Vimeo please click here... Find out more about refuge by - [Feedback](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/feedback/) - We would love to hear your comments and feedback around the Yellow Book and invite you to share them with us here. Please fill in the form and leave your feedback in the message box. Thank you! - [Prizes The House of Lords](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/prizes-the-house-of-lords/) - rethinkyourmind Prize Presentation, The House of Lords 2015 Hosted by Professor Lord Patel of Bradford OBE The House of Lords. Image © Josey Grimshaw 2012 The Prize Presentation took place on Wednesday 24th of June 2015. The sun joined us all for the day and the event was packed with inspirational speeches and celebrations for - [Swimming Out To The Rock](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/swimming-out-to-the-rock/) - SWIMMING OUT TO THE ROCK by Ian Liburd, Leicester I AWOKE FEELING READY TO GO – GIVE IT THE LARGE, SWIM OUT TO DE ROCK. IT WAS SUNNY MORNING WITH A NICE BREEZE, GAVE ME THE FEELING OF OOH U KNOW, IT CAN BE MY DAY. ANYHOW, MUM WAS WASHING CLOTHES AS USUAL. KWIK BREKKY - [Bruce Lee](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/bruce-lee/) - Bruce Lee by Carlton, Leicester Bruce Lee knocks on my front door. He was all in white. The angel said, Carlton I’ve come to bring you some precision in your training. Carlton, Carlton I’ve been watching you in your living room, you have my powers. So he came in and sat down and we practiced - [Russell Thompson](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/russell-thompson/) - Russell Thompson ABOUT THE ARTIST For the last decade, Russell Thompson has worked for Apples and Snakes, England’s leading organisation devoted specifically to the advancement of live poetry. As such, he has devised tours, theatre shows and artist-development initiatives. Russell is a seasoned performing artist himself, appearing both as Rachel Pantechnicon - [Submit an entry](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/submit-an-entry/) - the rethinkyourmind project is now closed for submissions. - [advance](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/advance/) - Advance Advance offers an unrivalled breadth of services for people with disabilities or mental health conditions, including housing, specialist support, brokerage and employment. From our beginnings in 1974 we have enabled people to live the lives they choose at home, at work or in the community. Advance works with more than 4,000 people across 42 - [Adam Horovitz](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/adam-horovitz/) - Adam Horovitz ABOUT THE ARTIST Adam Horovitz was born in London in 1971, and moved to Slad, Gloucestershire the same year. Active as a poet and performer since the early 1990s, he released his first pamphlet, Next Year in Jerusalem, in 2004 and a second, The Great Unlearning, in 2009. He - [Ruby Colt](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/ruby-colt/) - The rethinkyourmind music video to come from Rubie Colt and Codek is released. View the track 'I Feel Life' below. The Fantastic Nick Lee Shield from Something Creative worked hard to create the films. He was joined by amazing Body Artist Emma Fay. Find out all about Nick's work with Something Creative here: www.thisissomethingcreative.co.uk Find - [Stephanie Rose](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/stephanie-rose/) - Written by Stephanie Rose This world that we share Is full of wondrous things And each day is gift Enjoy the chances it brings. Dwelling on the bad Is an unhealthy way to go As we might miss the good So many joys we won’t know. Appreciate the scent Of a dew covered flower - [2014 gallery](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/2014-gallery/) - artwork entries 2014/15 Search by description: [imagepress-show sort="none" author="yes" moreitems="1" ] - [gallery 2012](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/gallery-2012/) - [Artwork Gallery 2014/15](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/) - artwork entries 2014/15 Search by description: [imagepress-show sort="none" author="yes" moreitems="1" ] - [Jean Binta Breeze](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/jean-binta-breeze/) - Jean Binta Breeze ABOUT THE ARTIST Jean Breese stage name Jean ‘Binta’ Breeze was born in Jamaica and came to England in the 1980s. She is an internationally renowned poet and playwright and has shaped a voice that demands attention and response. She writes in many forms and is highly acclaimed for - [Lord Patel](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/lord-patel/) - We would like to send a huge thank you to Professor Lord Patel of Bradford OBE for hosting the prize presentation of the rethinkyourmind project. Congratulations to all of the 46 selected entrants who were presented with their Hardback Copies of 'The Yellow Book'. An iPad was presented to each of the six - [poems 2012](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/poems-2012/) - poem entries 2012/13 Search for a poem: The entries: - [Jessie](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/jessie/) - Jessie Jessie collects a handmade hardback book She will be presented with this at the House of Lords on the 1st May 2013 Congratulations from all of us at !! Her work will feature in The Yellow Book going nationwide Selected Art/Photography entries please click the images below to - [Michael Hudson ](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/michael-hudson/) - Michael Hudson Loughborough Michael collects a handmade hardback book He will be presented with this at the House of Lords on the 1st May 2013 Congratulations from all of us at !! His work will feature in The Yellow Book going nationwide Selected Art/Photography entries please click the images below - [Paul Bowen ](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/paul-bowen/) - Paul Bowen Pontypool Paul collects a handmade hardback book He will be presented with this at the House of Lords on the 1st May 2013 Congratulations from all of us at !! His work will feature in The Yellow Book going nationwide Selected Art/Photography entries please click the images below - [Andy Wild](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/andy-wild/) - Andy Wild Cumbria Andy collects a handmade hardback book He will be presented with this at the House of Lords on the 1st May 2013 Congratulations from all of us at !! His work will feature in The Yellow Book going nationwide Selected Art/Photography entries please click the images below - [Kevin Elmson](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/kevin-elmson/) - Kevin Elmson Lincoln Kevin collects a handmade hardback book He will be presented with this at the House of Lords on the 1st May 2013 Congratulations from all of us at !! His work will feature in The Yellow Book going nationwide Selected Art/Photography entries please click the - [Alison Chapman](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/alison-chapman/) - Alison Chapman Nottinghamshire Alison collects a handmade hardback book She will be presented with this at the House of Lords on the 1st May 2013 Congratulations from all of us at !! Her work will feature in The Yellow Book going nationwide Selected Art/Photography entries please click the images below to - [Ceridwen Darby](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/ceridwen-darby/) - Ceridwen Darby Devon Ceridwen collects a handmade hardback book She will be presented with this at the House of Lords on the 1st May 2013 Congratulations from all of us at !! Her work will feature in The Yellow Book going nationwide Selected Art/Photography entries please click the images below - [Simon Cross](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/simon-cross/) - Simon Cross Dorset Simon collects a handmade hardback book He will be presented with this at the House of Lords on the 1st May 2013 Congratulations from all of us at !! His work will feature in The Yellow Book going nationwide Selected Art/Photography entries please click the images below - [Jodie Thomson](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/jodie-thomson/) - Jodie Thomson Hertfordshire Jodie collects a handmade hardback book She will be presented with this at the House of Lords on the 1st May 2013 Congratulations from all of us at !! Her work will feature in The Yellow Book going nationwide Selected Art/Photography entries please click the images below - [Ann Crisp](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/ann-crisp/) - Ann Crisp Leicester Ann collects a handmade hardback book She will be presented with this at the House of Lords on the 1st May 2013 Congratulations from all of us at !! Her work will feature in The Yellow Book going nationwide Selected Art/Photography entries please click the images below - [Joanne Newbold](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/joanne-newbold/) - Joanne Newbold Loughborough Joanne collects a handmade hardback book She will be presented with this at the House of Lords on the 1st May 2013 Congratulations from all of us at !! Her work will feature in The Yellow Book going nationwide Selected Art/Photography entries please click the images below - [Perri Tune](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/perri-tune/) - Perri Tune Leicester Perri collects a handmade hardback book She will be presented with this at the House of Lords on the 1st May 2013 Congratulations from all of us at !! Her work will feature in The Yellow Book going nationwide Selected Art/Photography entries please click the images below - [David Holloway](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/david-holloway/) - David Holloway Bedford David collects a handmade hardback book She will be presented with this at the House of Lords on the 1st May 2013 Congratulations from all of us at !! His work will feature in The Yellow Book going nationwide Selected Art/Photography entries please click the images below to - [Mair Eleri Davies](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/mair-eleri-davies/) - Mair Eleri Davies Pontardawe Mair collects a handmade hardback book She will be presented with this at the House of Lords on the 1st May 2013 Congratulations from all of us at !! Her work will feature in The Yellow Book going nationwide Selected Art/Photography entries please click the images below - [Anna Butler](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/anna-butler/) - Anna Butler Dorset Anna collects a handmade hardback book She will be presented with this at the House of Lords on the 1st May 2013 Congratulations from all of us at !! Her work will feature in The Yellow Book going nationwide Selected Art/Photography entries please click the images below to - [Nicola](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/nicola/) - Nicola Lincoln Nicola collects a handmade hardback book She will be presented with this at the House of Lords on the 1st May 2013 Congratulations from all of us at !! Her work will feature in The Yellow Book going nationwide Selected Art/Photography entries please click the images below to - [Jacky Cook](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/jacky-cook/) - Jacky Cook Bath Jacky collects a handmade hardback book She will be presented with this at the House of Lords on the 1st May 2013 Congratulations from all of us at !! Her work will feature in The Yellow Book going nationwide Selected Art/Photography entries please click the images below - [Elizabeth Aldous](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/elizabeth-aldous/) - Elizabeth Aldous Luton Elizabeth collects a handmade hardback book She will be presented with this at the House of Lords on the 1st May 2013 Congratulations from all of us at !! Her work will feature in The Yellow Book going nationwide Selected Art/Photography entries please click the images below to - [Jenny Meehan](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/jenny-meehan/) - Jenny Meehan Surrey Jenny collects a handmade hardback book She will be presented with this at the House of Lords on the 1st May 2013 Congratulations from all of us at !! Her work will feature in The Yellow Book going nationwide Selected Art/Photography entries please click the images below - [Andy Gardiner](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/andy-gardiner/) - Andy Gardiner Devon Selected front cover for the Rubie Colt iTunes release 'I Feel Life' Andy collects an iPad and a handmade hardback book He will be presented with these at the House of Lords on the 1st May 2013 Congratulations from all of us at !! His work will feature in - [Lucy Whitehouse](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/lucy-whitehouse/) - Lucy Whitehouse Worcestershire selected front cover for the refuge iTunes release 'This World' Lucy collects an iPad and a handmade hardback book She will be presented with these at the House of Lords on the 1st May 2013 Congratulations from all of us at !! Her work will feature in the - [Georgina Wakefield](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/georgina-wakefield/) - GEORGINA WAKEFIELD Georgina delivers presentations to a wide variety of audiences. Her work has led to her being awarded honorary lecturer status within the Institute’s Section of Mental Health Nursing. She also works for various Universities and NHS Trusts. Georgina has said: "For many years I felt afraid to say 'my son suffers from - [leicestershire supporters](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/leicestershire-supporters/) - For support and information from the organisations/charities from Leicestershire that are supporting this venture please click on the logos below - [Akwaaba Ayeh](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/akwaaba-ayeh/) - Akwaaba Ayeh Both ‘Akwaaba’ and ‘Ayeh’ mean WELCOME in Akan (spoken in Ghana) and Hindi (spoken in South Asia). Akwaaba Ayeh’s main purpose is to help and empower Black (a collective term used to describe client groups who originate from South Asia (i.e.India, Pakistan and Bangladesh) Africa and the Caribbean, and their carers experiencing/living - [Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/child-and-adolescent-mental-health-service/) - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service What Does Our Service Do? The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) helps children and young people who have been referred by another healthcare professional. Referrals are made if it’s thought the child or young person has emotional and/or behavioural difficulties at a level which requires - [Aspiro](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/aspiro/) - Aspiro Aspiro is a not for profit social enterprise that provides employment advice and support for adults with a lived experience of mental ill health or a learning disability. We provide most of our services through regular Employment Clinics across Leicester city, Leicestershire and Rutland. All our services are free and people - [The People’s Forum](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-peoples-forum/) - The People’s Forum The People’s Forum is run by and for service users to consult with and represent the views of mental health service users across Leicestershire and Rutland. Our aim is to ensure that you have a voice and that your views, opinions and ideas about mental health services are listened to. Through - [Sucran Project](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/sucran-project/) - SUCRAN Project In 2008 mental health service users from Genesis (Leicester City) and the People’s Forum (Leicestershire County and Rutland) embarked on a pilot research study – not only giving service users a voice but being that voice. From the success of the study came the Service User and Carer Research Audit Network (SUCRAN), - [Clare Walker Consultancy](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/clare-walker-consultancy/) - Clare Walker Consultancy Clare Walker is an expert in the field of domestic abuse & has been training professionals UK wide since 2006. Clare set up the first Freedom Programme victims support group in Leicester in 2004. Domestic abuse crosses all classes, ages, ethnicities, religions, cultures, races or lifestyles. The Freedom Programme demystifies - [Leicestershire Recovery College](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/leicestershire-recovery-college/) - Leicestershire Recovery College Leicestershire Recovery College is a pilot project being developed by Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) to provide a variety of recovery focussed and educational courses and resources for people with lived mental health experience, for their friends, family and LPT staff. Courses are delivered by a range of organisations and are designed - [Trade Sexual Health](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/trade-sexual-health/) - Trade Sexual Health Trade Sexual Health is a local health charity working with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGB&T) community of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We offer a range of support and advice services around sexual health and HIV information, one-to-one emotional and practical support; support in 'coming out', sexuality and relationships; and - [The Carers Centre](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-carers-centre/) - The Carers Centre The Carers Centre (LeicesterShire & Rutland) offers a range of services. Supporting carers across Leicester City, Leicestershire and Rutland. We can offer: Advocacy support and representation Community-based advice (including home visits) Telephone/email advice and support Emotional support Carers groups and forums Regular newsletters/mailshots Consultation with - [The Leicestershire Culture, Health and Wellbeing Partnership](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-leicestershire-culture-health-and-wellbeing-partnership/) - The Leicestershire Culture, Health and Wellbeing Partnership The Leicestershire Culture, Health and Wellbeing Partnership formed in 2011 to highlight the ways in which culture contributes to wellbeing. The partnership encourages providers and commissioners of helath, education and social care services to use cultural activity to deliver against their health and wellbeing agendas. The partnership aims - [Voluntary Action LeicesterShire](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/voluntary-action-leicestershire/) - Voluntary Action LeicesterShire Voluntary Action LeicesterShire provides support and guidance to get people volunteering and to help local voluntary and community groups to thrive. What we do: We run the Volunteer Centre for Leicester and Leicestershire so individuals can find the right volunteering opportunities for them We provide support and information for voluntary - [Leicester Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Centre](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/leicester-lesbian-gay-bisexual-and-transgender-centre/) - Leicester Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Centre Leicester Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Centre is a voluntary organisation established to support lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Leicester LGBT Centre recognises that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people face many forms of discrimination and prejudice which can affect - [Suicide Awareness Partnership Training (SAPT)](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/suicide-awareness-partnership-training-sapt/) - Suicide Awareness Partnership Training (SAPT) Suicide is a problem for society as a whole. It is an individual tragedy, and it also has significant affects on those left behind: family, friends, neighbours, work colleagues, communities. The Suicide Awareness Partnership Training (SAPT) project aims to increase awareness, and to help remove the stigma which can be - [How Are You Today?](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/how-are-you-today/) - How Are You Today? The Leicester based Citizens Eye's community news agency has a mental health news agency called How Are You Today? The meetings take place the first Sunday of every month at the Phoenix Square Film 7 Digital Media Centre in Leicester. The informal meetings begin at 2.00 pm and last for about - [LCMP](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/lcmp/) - LCMP Leicester Community Music Project (LCMP) is a social enterprise formed in 2009 by a group of like-minded individuals with a passion for music and urban arts who wanted to pro-actively tackle many modern problems in Leicestershire communities, especially deprived Leicester City neighbourhoods. LCMP is a not-for-profit organisation based at our City Centre - [Stamp It Out ](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/stamp-it-out/) - Stamp It Out In today’s Britain no one should ever feel under threat of verbal abuse or physical violence just because of their disability, transgender (gender identity), race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. The risk of being attacked or abused on the street, at work or in their own home just because of - [nhs supporters](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/nhs-supporters/) - 1 5 Boroughs Partnership NHS Foundation Trust 2 Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust 3 Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust 4 Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust 5 Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust 6 Bradford District Care Trust 7 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation - [Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust ](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/worcestershire-health-and-care-nhs-trust/) - Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust was established in 1 July 2011 and provides community and mental, learning disability and substance misuse health services. Our vision is to be ‘A leading organisation that works effectively in partnership with our stakeholders to deliver high quality integrated health and care - [West London Mental Health NHS Trust](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/west-london-mental-health-nhs-trust/) - West London Mental Health NHS Trust West London Mental Health NHS Trust is one of the largest and most diverse mental health services in the UK. The Trust provides care and treatment for around 20,000 people each year and serve a local population of around 700,000 residents. Services use the 'recovery approach' and include - [Surrey and Borders Partnership Foundation NHS Trust](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/surrey-and-borders-partnership-foundation-nhs-trust/) - Surrey and Borders Partnership Foundation NHS Trust We are one of the leading providers of specialist mental health, drug and alcohol and learning disability services for people of all ages in southern England. Helping people to live their lives well is what we pride ourselves on. Our high quality treatment, support and care - [South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/south-west-yorkshire-partnership-nhs-foundation-trust/) - South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust We are an NHS foundation trust, providing a range of community, mental health and learning disability services in Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide some specialist medium secure services to the whole of Yorkshire and the Humber. We put people who need to use - [South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust (SWLSTG)](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/south-west-london-and-st-georges-mental-health-nhs-trust-swlstg/) - South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust (SWLSTG) South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust (SWLSTG) provides hospital inpatient and outpatient services, social care, community-based services and support to people in their own homes across the London Boroughs of Wandsworth, Kingston, Richmond, Sutton and Merton. Serving a local - [South Staffordshire and Shropshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/south-staffordshire-and-shropshire-healthcare-nhs-foundation-trust/) - South Staffordshire and Shropshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Information coming soon To find out more about us click here: www.southstaffsandshropshealthcareft.nhs.uk - [South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SEPT) ](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/south-essex-partnership-university-nhs-foundation-trust-sept/) - South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SEPT) With an annual turnover of approximately £300m South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SEPT) is one of the most successful Foundation Trusts in the country providing integrated care including mental health, learning disability, social care and community health services from over 200 locations. We provide these - [Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust (SHSC)](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/sheffield-health-and-social-care-nhs-foundation-trust-shsc/) - Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust (SHSC) Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust (SHSC) has a strong and long standing commitment to the use of arts and creativity in supporting recovery from mental illness and promoting mental wellbeing. "Inspired Minds", SHSC's strategy for arts in health wellbeing and social inclusion - [Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH)](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/rotherham-doncaster-and-south-humber-nhs-foundation-trust/) - Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) provides a range of services across Rotherham, Doncaster, North and North-East Lincolnshire and in Manchester. The Trust specialises in delivering: Inpatient and community mental health services for adults and older people Child and adolescent mental health - [Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/pennine-care-nhs-foundation-trust/) - Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services to parts of Greater Manchester. Our services are located in hospitals and in the community and work closely with local councils, NHS organisations and the community and voluntary sector. We provide a range of services for - [Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust ](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/oxleas-nhs-foundation-trust/) - Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust offers a wide range of health and social care services in south east London, specialising in community health, mental health and learning disability services. We have been the main provider of specialist mental health care in Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich for more than ten years - [Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/nottinghamshire-healthcare-nhs-trust/) - Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Nottinghamshire Healthcare is positive about providing integrated healthcare services, including mental health, learning disability and community health services. Over 8,800 dedicated staff provide these services in a variety of settings, ranging from the community through to acute wards, as well as secure settings. The Trust manages two medium secure - [Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust ](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/northumberland-tyne-and-wear-nhs-foundation-trust/) - Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest mental health and disability Trusts in England employing more than 6,000 staff, serving a population of approximately 1.4 million, providing services across an area totalling 2,200 square miles. We work from over 100 sites - [North East London NHS Foundation Trust](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/north-east-london-nhs-foundation-trust/) - North East London NHS Foundation Trust North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT) provides a range mental health and community health services across the north east London boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Waltham Forest and in south west Essex The Trust provides care and treatment for around 1.5million children, adults and - [Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/norfolk-and-suffolk-nhs-foundation-trust/) - Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust At Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust we put the service user first and our aim is to provide each individual with a choice of treatments that are accessible to them. The Trust provides mental health, substance misuse and learning disability services across Norfolk and Suffolk. We - [Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/manchester-mental-health-and-social-care-trust/) - Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust Our primary goal is to deliver the most appropriate mental and physical health and wellbeing services wherever and whenever the people of Manchester need them. Partnership working is key to our successes, both with other organisations in the city and, more importantly, with those who use our - [Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/lincolnshire-partnership-nhs-foundation-trust/) - Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides the full spectrum of mental healthcare and wellbeing services across Lincolnshire. We also provide such specialist services as: assessment and treatment for people with learning disabilities assessment and treatment of people with dementia services for people with substance misuse problems offender physical healthcare eating - [Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/leicestershire-partnership-nhs-trust/) - Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust provides community health, mental health and learning disability services across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The care and support we provide includes community nursing and therapy services and care on community hospital wards, service for people with severe mental health problems and healthcare in prisons. - [Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust ](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/leeds-and-york-partnership-nhs-foundation-trust/) - Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust LYPFT provides specialist mental health and learning disability services to people within Leeds, York, Selby, Tadcaster, Easingwold and parts of North Yorkshire. Service users are at the heart of our organisation. We constantly strive to provide the best possible care and support, working closely with related organisations to - [Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/kent-and-medway-nhs-and-social-care-partnership-trust/) - Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust was formed in April 2006 following the merger of East Kent NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust and West Kent NHS and Social Care Trust. It provides mental health and social care services in partnership - [Humber NHS Foundation Trust ](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/humber-nhs-foundation-trust/) - Humber NHS Foundation Trust Humber NHS Foundation Trust. We provide a comprehensive range of healthcare services in Hull and the East Riding and specialist mental health services to people from across the UK. Our services are delivered by over 3,000 staff across a core area of approximately 2,400km2 to a local population of approximately - [Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust ](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/hertfordshire-partnership-university-nhs-foundation-trust/) - Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust We provide a full range of high quality mental health and specialist learning disability services across Hertfordshire - and specialist learning disability services in North Essex and Norfolk. Our 2,800 staff care for over 30,000 services users each year, across more than 80 locations. The Trust has an - [East London NHS Foundation Trust](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/east-london-nhs-foundation-trust/) - East London NHS Foundation Trust East London NHS Foundation Trust provides community and mental health services to City of London and the London Boroughs of Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets residents, Psychological Therapy Services in Richmond and a range of specialist services to a wider area. We operate from 49 community and inpatient sites and - [Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/dudley-and-walsall-mental-health-partnership-nhs-trust/) - Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust Information coming soon To find out more about us please click here: www.dwmh.nhs.uk - [Dorset Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/dorset-healthcare-nhs-foundation-trust/) - Dorset Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Dorset HealthCare University Foundation Trust provides Mental Health, Learning Disability and Community health services to the population of Dorset. The Mental Health Directorate provides a number of services to support adults of all ages with their mental health and wellbeing. These include: Community Services Inpatient services Rehabilitation and Recovery services - [Devon Partnership NHS Trust](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/devon-partnership-nhs-trust/) - Devon Partnership NHS Trust We are an NHS organisation that works closely with other health and social care providers across Devon to support the recovery of people with mental health needs. We deliver services for: Adults Older people People with alcohol and substance misuse issues People with a learning disability People who need forensic or - [Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/derbyshire-healthcare-nhs-foundation-trust/) - Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of mental health, and substance misuse services in Derbyshire, primarily serving the people of Derbyshire and Derby City which has a combined population of approximately one million. Our Trust focuses on services for those with severe and enduring mental - [Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/cumbria-partnership-nhs-foundation-trust/) - Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is a major provider of healthcare in Cumbria. Our principal activities are: Long term conditions, including dementia, psychosis, diabetes, neurological conditions and learning disabilities Children and young people, including health visiting, school nursing and other community health services Recovery and rehabilitation, including brain injuries, strokes, - [Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust ](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/coventry-and-warwickshire-partnership-nhs-trust/) - Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust provides mental health and learning disability services for the people of Coventry and Warwickshire, and community health services for the people of Coventry. We also offer some mental health and learning disability services in Solihull, serving a population of around one million - [Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust ](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/cornwall-partnership-nhs-foundation-trust/) - Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Information coming soon To find out more about us click here: www.cornwallfoundationtrust.nhs.uk - [Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP)](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/cheshire-and-wirral-partnership-nhs-foundation-trust-cwp/) - Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP) Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP) was formed in 2002 and celebrated its 10th anniversary on 1st April 2012. The Trust achieved Foundation Trust status in June 2007 and provide inpatient and community mental health services for children, adults and older people as well - [Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust ](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/cambridgeshire-and-peterborough-nhs-foundation-trust/) - Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust We deliver high-quality health and social care that promotes well-being and independence and which we are proud to recommend to our families and friends. We provide a range of services for primary care, older people, children and adolescents, adults, primary care, specialist learning disabilities, substance misuse and forensics. CPFT - [Bradford District Care Trust](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/bradford-district-care-trust/) - Bradford District Care Trust We provide mental health, community health, and social care services for people of all ages across the Bradford, Airedale and Craven districts. We also provide specialist support for people with learning disabilities. Our vision is to become one of the country’s leading integrated health and social care providers. Art can - [Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust ](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/black-country-partnership-nhs-foundation-trust/) - Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Information coming soon To find out more about us please click here: www.bcpft.nhs.uk - [Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/birmingham-and-solihull-mental-health-foundation-trust/) - Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust Our trust provides a comprehensive mental healthcare service for residents of Birmingham and Solihull, and to communities in the West Midlands and beyond. We provide a wide range of inpatient, community and specialist mental health services for service users of all ages, from young people aged over - [Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust ](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/berkshire-healthcare-nhs-foundation-trust/) - Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is the provider of community based health services across Berkshire. We provide care across the county for people with mental health problems and physical conditions, and for some people with learning disabilities. We offer services for children and adolescents, working age adults and older people. - [Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/barnet-enfield-and-haringey-mental-health-nhs-trust/) - Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust We are a large provider of integrated mental and community health services, following the transfer of Enfield Community Services in January 2011. We provide specialist mental health services to people living in the London Boroughs of Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. We also provide a range of - [5 Boroughs Partnership NHS Foundation Trust ](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/5-boroughs-partnership-nhs-foundation-trust/) - 5 Boroughs Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Information coming soon To find out more about us click here: www.5boroughspartnership.nhs.uk - [community innovations enterprise](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/community-innovations-enterprise/) - Community Innovations Enterprise CIE provides tailor made programmes and project management that provide innovative solutions to a range of community and social inclusion issues e.g. increasing service access to a more diverse range of communities; understanding demographic changes and locality based changes in community needs and aspirations; developing frameworks for action and innovation in - [mental health providers forum](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/mental-health-providers-forum/) - Mental Health Providers Forum MHPF is the leading representative body for voluntary sector providers of mental health services, with over 50 members drawn from national, regional and locally based organisations operating across England. A total of 4.8 million people were supported across our membership last year and we continue to work towards making recovery - [nsun](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/nsun/) - NSUN NSUN network for mental health is the only England-wide charity led by, and for, people with experience of psychological distress. We link service-users to each other and to carers, health professionals, commissioners and policy makers in order to ensure that people have the greatest possible influence over the services they use and their - [centre for mental health](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/centre-for-mental-health/) - Centre for Mental Health Centre for Mental Health is a charity which aims to help to create a society in which people with mental health problems enjoy equal chances in life to those without. We believe that people with mental health problems should not experience unfair barriers to a fulfilling life. We carry - [depression alliance](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/depression-alliance/) - Depression Alliance Depression Alliance is the leading national charity that works with people who experience depression and anxiety. We are recognised and respected in the health, welfare and charity sectors for our knowledge and expertise in a wide range of effective methods of non-medical support for depression. We run a successful network of - [black dog tribe](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/black-dog-tribe/) - Black Dog Tribe Founded in 2011 by Ruby Wax and Nina Storms, Black Dog Tribe is a social community to meet people like you, whether you’re stressed, suffering from a mental illness such as depression, or you know someone who is suffering from mental illness, or you’re a care-giver, share your experiences via forums and - [bipolar uk](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/bipolar-uk/) - Bipolar UK Bipolar UK is a small national charity dedicated to supporting individuals with the much misunderstood condition of bipolar, their families and carers. Established in 1983 by service users to combat the lack of dedicated services, service user participation is core to everything we do. We provide support services for individuals affected by bipolar - [reading well](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/reading-well/) - Reading Well Reading Well Books on Prescription is the new national scheme for England delivered by The Reading Agency in partnership with the Society of Chief Librarians, local library services and health partners. The scheme provides self-help reading for adults based on cognitive behavioural therapy for a range of common mental health conditions, including - [get connected](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/get-connected/) - Get Connected Get Connected is the UK's free, confidential helpline for young people under 25 who need help and don't know where to turn. Our service is available 365 days a year and young people can get in touch by phone, webchat, email, text message or use the online help directory, WebHelp 24/7, Download our - [student minds](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/student-minds/) - Student Minds Student Minds is the UK’s student mental health charity. We believe that peer interventions can change the state of student mental health. We deliver research – driven training and support to equip students to bring about positive change on their campuses through campaigning and facilitating peer support programs. Our vision is for students - [time to change](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/time-to-change/) - Time to Change Time to Change is England's biggest programme to end the stigma and discrimination faced by people with mental health problems. The programme is run by the charities Mind and Rethink Mental Illness, and funded by the Department of Health and Comic Relief. We aim to work with all sectors and communities to - [rethink mental illness](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/rethink-mental-illness/) - Rethink Rethink Mental Illness is a charity that believes a better life is possible for millions of people affected by mental illness. 40 years ago, one man bravely spoke about his family’s experiences of mental illness in a letter to the Times and in the process brought together hundreds to talk about their experiences - [nhs choices](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/nhs-choices/) - NHS Choices NHS Choices is the UK’s biggest health website. It provides a comprehensive health information service that puts users in control of their healthcare. The website helps users make choices about their health, from decisions about their lifestyle, such as smoking, drinking and exercise, to finding and using NHS services in England. - [mental health network](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/mental-health-network/) - The NHS Confederation's Mental Health Network (MHN) The NHS Confederation’s Mental Health Network (MHN) is the voice for mental health and learning disability service providers to the NHS in England. It was established as part of the NHS Confederation in 2007. The MHN represents providers from across the statutory, private and third sectors and works - [young minds](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/young-minds/) - YoungMinds YoungMinds is the UK's leading charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people. Driven by their experiences we campaign, research and influence policy and practice. We also provide expert knowledge to professionals, parents and young people through our Parents' Helpline, online resources, training and development, outreach work - [samaritans](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/samaritans/) - Samaritans A totally confidential, anonymous conversation with a stranger can often feel easier than talking to someone you know. Sometimes you can't talk to family or friends about what's weighing on your mind. That's where we come in. If something is troubling you, contact Samaritans in the UK and Ireland on 08457 90 90 90 - [mental health foundation](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/mental-health-foundation/) - Mental Health Foundation We are committed to reducing the suffering caused by mental ill health and to help everyone lead mentally healthier lives. We help people to survive, recover from and prevent mental health problems. We do this by: carrying out research developing practical solutions for better mental health services campaigning to reduce stigma - [the money advice service](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/the-money-advice-service/) - The Money Advice Service Completely free and always impartial, the Money Advice Service was set up by government to help everyone manage their money. Its advice is available online, on the phone, or in person, through a UK-wide network of expert Money Advisers. Its website has over 500 easy-to-use guides, action plans, comparison tables, and - [childline](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/childline/) - ChildLine ChildLine on 0800 1111 or www.childline.org.uk is the UK's free, confidential helpline dedicated to children and young people. Whenever children need us, ChildLine will be there for them - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year. At ChildLine bases around the UK, trained volunteers are on hand to provide - [change 4 life](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/change-4-life/) - Change4Life You may well be aware of the benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle, but fitting in healthier eating and more physical activity can often feel like an uphill struggle. Yet with Change4Life it needn’t! For the last three years, we’ve been committed to providing regular hints and tips on how to make - [post-artwork](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/post-artwork/) - Thank you for submitting your artwork. Your entry will be reviewed and published within 72 hours. - [Bequests](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/bequeaths/) - bequests It is a privilege to accept bequeaths that will support this project and benefit many, thank you so very much. Please register your bequeath by sending us the following text: "I leave [……………] to the ‘rethinkyoumind’ project, owned by Develop-Insite CIC of 57 Cambridge Road, Sawbridgeworth, Herts CM21 9JP Registered under the companies Act - [welcome](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/welcome/) - Welcome to Rethinkyourmind, and thank you for joining us. Now you can: add poem add artwork or photography Thank you for taking part in Rethinkyourmind. - [Thank you](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/thank-you/) - Thank you so much for supporting this project. Your donation is greatly appreciated. ## News - [Congratulations! - University Selected Entrants 4th Edition](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/congratulations-university-selected-entrants-4th-edition/) - Congratulations to all of the selected entrants for the 4th Edition of The University of Nottingham Physics and Astronomy Yellow Book! Scroll down to enjoy all the wonderful images expressing the things that inspire and mean the most to the students. We send thanks to the assessment team Lamar Francois, Ulrike Kuchner and Emily Catherine - [Thanks to The Yellow Book Print Sponsors](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/thanks-to-the-yellow-book-print-sponsors/) - We send a huge thank you to the sponsors that helped us to print 600 copies of The Yellow Book to be distributed to 30 different organisations for free. We are delighted to be able to deliver boxes of 20 books to organisations and charities that utilise them in their services. Thanks to everyone involved - [Congratulations! - The Primary School Audio Yellow Book](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/congratulations-the-primary-school-audio-yellow-book/) - Congratulations to all those selected as the cover art to The Desford Community Primary School Audio Yellow Book! The Audio Yellow Book is a digital wellbeing resource, providing simple tools, practices and music with the aim to help empower people in maintaining their health. Featuring students cover art the resource will be available for all - [Congratulations! – The Primary School Audio Yellow Book 2nd Edition](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/congratulations-the-primary-school-audio-yellow-book-2nd-edition/) - Congratulations to all the children selected for The Desford Community Primary School Audio Yellow Book 2nd Edition! The personalised wellbeing resource features students cover art and spoken word poetry and will be available for all pupils, staff and parents to download for free. Thanks to all at the school for embracing the project and to - [3rd Edition! – The Leicester College Audio Yellow Book](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/3rd-edition-the-leicester-college-audio-yellow-book/) - Congratulations to Leicester College Creative Arts & Media Student Alex French whose creativity has been selected from all the fantastic entries to be the cover art for the 3rd Edition of The Leicester College Audio Yellow Book! The digital wellbeing resource is being made available college wide for all students and staff to download for - [2nd Edition! - The Leicester College Audio Yellow Book](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/2nd-edition-the-leicester-college-audio-yellow-book/) - Congratulations to Leicester College Students Zehra Topbas, Dawid Mroz and Shaela Green! Their creativity has been selected to feature on the 2nd Edition of The Leicester College Audio Yellow Book which is available college wide for all students and staff to download for free. Students and staff also have access to the wellbeing resource The - [The Peterborough College Audio Yellow Book](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/the-peterborough-college-audio-yellow-book/) - We have been delighted to work with Peterborough College to produce a personalised version of The Audio Yellow Book. The Peterborough College Audio Yellow Book features all the wellbeing tools and mindful practices available in the national resource and includes creative work from students in both the music and art departments. A free copy of - [2nd Edition! - The Peterborough College Audio Yellow Book](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/2nd-edition-the-peterborough-college-audio-yellow-book/) - After the success of the 1st edition of The Peterborough College Audio Yellow Book we were delighted to work with Steve Simmonds (Assistant Head of Faculty Performing Arts/Music/Media/IT) Cherish Groom (Lecturer - Music - Peterborough College) and the new intake of students to help create the 2nd edition of the digital wellbeing resource that is - [3rd Edition! - The Peterborough College Audio Yellow Book](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/3rd-edition-the-peterborough-college-audio-yellow-book/) - It has been a pleasure to work with Steve Simmonds (Assistant Head of Faculty Performing Arts/Music/Media/IT) Cherish Groom (Lecturer – Music ) and the team at Peterborough College to produce wellbeing resources that are made available for free throughout the college. Following on from the success of the 1st and 2nd editions, students were tasked - [Congratulations! - Primary School Selected Entrants](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/congratulations-primary-school-selected-entrants/) - Congratulations to all those selected to feature in Gallery being displayed at Desford Library Community Hub! We send a huge thank you to all of the staff at the school and to all the students for creating such inspiring work. The assessment team of Emma Fay and Siyuan Ren had the challenging job of selecting - [Out Now! -The Yellow Book 5th Edition](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/out-now-the-yellow-book-5th-edition/) - We are delighted that the 5th Edition of The Yellow Book is now available to view and limited copies are available to purchase online with all sales supporting the not for profit project learn more - [Congratulations! - 2nd Edition Primary School Selected Entrants](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/congratulations-2nd-edition-primary-school-selected-entrants/) - Congratulations to all those selected from Desford Community Primary School! Assessor Siyuan Ren had the challenging job of selecting just 3 pieces from each class from all the fantastic entries. All of these wonderful pieces were inspired by gratitude and the things we are most thankful for - After a wellbeing focussed assembly from the - [2nd Edition Entries! - The Leicester College Audio Yellow Book](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/2nd-edition-entries-the-leicester-college-audio-yellow-book/) - Leicester College students were tasked to create the cover art for the digital wellbeing resource being made available for all students and staff to download for free. After the success of the 1st edition, the project began to create the 2nd edition of The Leicester College Audio Yellow Book. Students were asked to develop a - [3rd Edition Entries! – The Leicester College Audio Yellow Book](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/3rd-edition-entries-the-leicester-college-audio-yellow-book/) - It’s been fantastic to work with Kirsty Munroe, Natalie Ventrone and the creative arts and media team at Leicester College to help to produce wellbeing resources for the college. Leicester College students were tasked to create the cover art for the 3rd edition of the digital wellbeing resource being made available for all students and - [Congratulations! - The Yellow Book 5th Edition!](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/congratulations-the-yellow-book-5th-edition/) - Congratulations to all those selected to be published in the 5th edition of The Yellow Book from the Notes Of Thanks project! The Assessors had such a challenging job of selecting just 32 pieces from all the incredible entries submitted from all over the country. All of the pieces were entered to the online galleries - [Announcement #NotesOfThanks - The Yellow Book 5th Edition](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/announcement-notesofthanks-the-yellow-book-5th-edition/) - We extend our thanks to everyone who joined the #NotesOfThanks Gallery sharing creativity around the theme of gratitude to uplift and inspire! From all the incredible entries 30 pieces have been chosen by the assessment teams to be published in the creative wellbeing resource The Yellow Book. We are delighted that the selected entrants for - [Meet the Art & Photo Assessors! The Yellow Book 5th Edition](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/meet-the-art-photo-assessors-the-yellow-book-5th-edition/) - We are delighted to announce the art & photo assessors for the 5th Edition of the creative wellbeing resource The Yellow Book! We send our gratitude and our #NotesOfThanks to Naomi Koji Paton, Will Johnston, Siyuan Ren, Emma Filby for all their time with the project! Will was part of the assessment team for the 1st - [Meet the Poetry Assessors! The Yellow Book 5th Edition](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/meet-the-poetry-assessors-the-yellow-book-5th-edition/) - We are delighted to announce the poetry assessors for the 5th Edition of the creative wellbeing resource The Yellow Book! We send our gratitude and our #NotesOfThanks to Adam Horovitz, Josie Dom and Joy T Chance for all their time with the project! Adam was part of the assessment team for the 1st Edition of - [Sharing Creativity #MonthOfThanks! The Yellow Book 5th Edition](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/sharing-creativity-monthofthanks-the-yellow-book-5th-edition/) - A #MonthOfThanks - The assessment process takes place for #TheYellowBook over the month of June (2024) - We will be sharing our gratitude and the creativity that was entered in to the online galleries to uplift and inspire! You can view the posts on twitter and facebook over the month of June (2024) Thanks to all for - [Meet the Assessors! The Yellow Book 5th Edition](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/meet-the-assessors-the-yellow-book-5th-edition/) - We are delighted to announce the assessment teams for the 5th Edition of the creative wellbeing resource The Yellow Book! Hundreds of incredible entries have come in from all over the country inspired by gratitude. The teams now have the challenging process of selecting pieces to be published in The Yellow Book. We send our - [The Yellow Book! Open for Creative Entries](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/the-yellow-book-open-for-creative-entries/) - Closing for Entries in: We are delighted to be open for creative entries inspired by gratitude for the 5th edition of the creative wellbeing resource The Yellow Book! We send our own notes of thanks to Creative Cat FX for her incredible animation explaining the entry process and project. Thanks Lucy for all your work - [3rd Edition! – University Yellow Book #UniMentalHealthDay](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/3rd-edition-university-yellow-book-unimentalhealthday/) - We are delighted to launch the 3rd edition of The Yellow Book Wellbeing Resource for the University of Nottingham on #UniMentalHealthDay. After the success of the first two editions of The University of Nottingham Physics & Astronomy Yellow Book we were delighted to work once again with Professor Mark Fromhold, Lucy Ward and the Physics - [Congratulations! - University Selected Entrants 3rd Edition](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/congratulations-university-selected-entrants-3rd-edition/) - Congratulations to all of the selected entrants for the 3rd Edition of The University of Nottingham Physics and Astronomy Yellow Book! Scroll down to enjoy all the wonderful images expressing the things that inspire and mean the most to the students. We send thanks to the assessment team Vice Chancellor Professor Shearer West CBE, Lamar - [Peterborough College Join - Notes of Thanks!](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/peterborough-college-join-notes-of-thanks/) - Listen & Download! We were delighted that Bree Hubbard joined us at Deadline Studios to record on the 'Notes of Thanks' single. She has just started her 2nd year at Peterborough College as a Music Student. We send thanks to Bree for lending her fantastic voice to the song and taking the time to support - [Refuge Write Project Song - Notes of Thanks!](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/refuge-write-project-song-notes-of-thanks/) - Listen & Download! We were delighted to write the song around gratitude for The Yellow Book project, it has been wonderful to link our passion for music to the wellbeing project work that we do - Phil Seaman and me (Pete) worked on the track over the summer, practicing and sending versions back and forth - [The Primary School Choir Joins - Notes of Thanks!](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/the-primary-school-choir-joins-notes-of-thanks/) - Listen & Download! What a joy to sing with the children and record them for the 'Notes of Thanks' single. A huge thank you to all the schools and parents for all the work that went on behind the scenes to enable this to take place. Pupils from each of The Sawbridgeworth Primary Schools created - [Dan Starr Joins - Notes of Thanks!](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/dan-starr-joins-notes-of-thanks/) - Listen & Download! We were delighted to be joined at Deadline Studios by Dan Starr. Dan is a blues/rock singer and guitarist performing as a solo artist and in his band: The Lemon Squeezers. Dan and his wife Faye also host The Mojo Show - an alternative music radio show & podcast which broadcasts live - [Cygnet Join - Notes of Thanks!](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/cygnet-join-notes-of-thanks/) - Listen & Download! We were delighted to be joined in the studio by Raf Hamaizia, David Jackson and Harry Cottle of Cygnet. David Jackson is an Expert by Experience at Cygnet and part of the Music 2 Empower initiative. He joined us at Deadline Studios to lend his fantastic voice to the 'Notes of Thanks' - [Lucy Ward Joins - Notes of Thanks!](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/lucy-ward-joins-notes-of-thanks/) - Listen & Download! We were delighted that Lucy Ward joined us at Deadline Studios to record on the 'Notes of Thanks' single, lending her fantastic voice to the project song. In 2014 we set up the Community Interest Company; Develop Insite to continue rethinkyourmind and The Yellow Book work. Lucy has been part of The - [The Yellow Book! - Opens Soon for Creative Entries Inspired by Gratitude](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/the-yellow-book-opens-soon/) - We are delighted that the online gallery will be opening in January for the 5th Edition of #TheYellowBook Creative Wellbeing Resource! Upload Art/Poetry/Photos to the creative showcase to uplift and inspire others. The creative theme this year is Gratitude, sharing the things we are most thankful for. We encourage everyone to leave short #NotesOfThanks with your - [Notes of Thanks - SINGLE OUT NOW!](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/notes-of-thanks-single-out-now/) - Listen & Download! A huge thank you to everyone involved in the single creation - Song Out Now - The Yellow Book 5th Edition Coming Soon - [Opening Soon for Entries! - National Creative Project](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/opening-soon-for-entries-national-creative-project/) - Listen & Download! We were delighted that Acclaimed Body Artist Emma Fay created the project art with Charlotte Parker! Thanks Emma and Charlotte for this fantastic piece of concept art inspired by gratitude. World Mental Health Day! A wonderful opportunity to focus on our health and wellbeing! We are very excited to announce that the - [Visit the Gallery! - The Primary School Yellow Book](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/visit-the-gallery-the-primary-school-yellow-book/) - The Primary School Yellow Book Gallery! Head down to South Mill Arts 29th August – 4th September to view the fantastic creativity selected to be published in the wellbeing resource. South Mill Arts | 1 – 3 South Road | Bishop’s Stortford | Hertfordshire | CM23 3JG We are delighted that the gallery will be - [Prize Presentation! – The Primary School Yellow Book](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/prize-presentation-the-primary-school-yellow-book/) - The Sawbridgeworth Primary School Yellow Book Prize Presentation took place on Friday 9 June 2023 at Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall. We were delighted to be joined by 48 of the 50 selected entrants, their parents and Headteachers along with Sawbridgeworth Mayor: Ruth Buckmaster and Herts County Councillor: Eric Buckmaster.. Proceedings began with refreshments, including some Yellow - [Congratulations! - The Sawbridgeworth Primary School Audio Yellow Book](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/congratulations-the-sawbridgeworth-primary-school-audio-yellow-book/) - A piece of creativity from each school was selected to become the front cover art for #TheAudioYellowBook wellbeing resource. The audio will be available for all pupils, parents and staff to download for FREE. These pieces received a unanimous vote from all 6 assessors and will become the front cover artwork for each schools version - [Congratulations! - The Primary School Yellow Book Selected Entrants](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/congratulations-the-primary-school-yellow-book-selected-entrants/) - Congratulations to all those selected to be published in #TheSawbridgeworthPrimarySchoolYellowBook Creative Wellbeing Resource. It was such a challenge for the assessors to choose just 50 pieces from all the fantastic entries from each school. Well done to all involved and thanks to everyone for creatively expressing wellbeing. The book is now being put together for - [Assessors - The Primary School Yellow Book](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/assessors-the-primary-school-yellow-book/) - We send a huge thank you to the assessors who kindly gave their time to assess the wonderful entries for The Sawbridgeworth Primary School Yellow Book! Thank You! Caroline Stevens, Director, Herts Inclusive Theatre (HIT) - Chris Lydamore, Museum Curator, Bishop’s Stortford Museum - Chrissie Richards, Artist - Laura Burns, Centre Director of Courtyard Arts - - [Follow The Yellow Book Road! - Visit the Gallery](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/follow-the-yellow-book-road/) - This Children's Mental Health Week take a trip down The Yellow Book Road (Bell Street Sawbridgeworth of course!) and see the shortlisted images for 'The Sawbridgeworth Primary School Yellow Book' displayed in the shop windows. #IFeelBetterWhen was the statement that inspired the children to create the art for this project. We are delighted that all - [The Primary School Yellow Book](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/the-primary-school-yellow-book/) - We are delighted to be co-creating the FIRST EVER Yellow Book to focus solely on Primary Schools. After the success of #TheSchoolYellowBook the project has evolved to create #ThePrimarySchoolYellowBook, funded by Hertfordshire County Council and involving five primary schools in the Sawbridgeworth area. Fawbert & Barnard Infants' School, High Wych CE Primary School, Mandeville Primary - [The Desford Primary School Audio Yellow Book](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/the-desford-primary-school-audio-yellow-book/) - The Audio Yellow Book is a digital wellbeing resource, providing simple tools, practices, spoken word and music to empower people to be well. We are delighted to be working with Desford Community Primary School to personalise The Audio Yellow Book for their school. The Desford Community Primary School Audio Yellow Book will feature creative work - [Congratulations! - Cygnet Health Care Selected Entrants](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/congratulations-cygnet-health-care-selected-entrants/) - Congratulations to all of the selected entrants for the 2nd edition of The Cygnet Health Care Yellow Book! Scroll down to enjoy the wonderful images expressing the project theme of #IFeelBetterWhen. It was such a pleasure to work with Lucy Scarborough, Laura Finlay, Raf Hamaizia and the Cygnet Health Care team to help produce the - [Congratulations! - University Selected Entrants](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/congratulations-university-selected-entrants/) - Congratulations to all of the selected entrants for The University of Nottingham Physics and Astronomy Yellow Book! Scroll down to enjoy all the wonderful images expressing the things that inspire and mean the most to the students. We send thanks to the assessment team Vice Chancellor Professor Shearer West CBE, Lamar Francois and Ulrike Kuchner - [2nd Edition! - The Cygnet Health Care Yellow Book](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/2nd-edition-the-cygnet-health-care-yellow-book/) - After the success of the 1st edition of The Cygnet Health Care Yellow Book, we were delighted to work with the Cygnet Health Care team to help them produce a 2nd edition of their Yellow Book wellbeing resource. The book features fantastic creative work from the many inspiring projects taking place across their services and - [Online Gallery Released! - The Primary School Yellow Book](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/online-gallery-released/) - Congratulations to all those shortlisted from over 1,000 school entries for #ThePrimarySchoolYellowBook. The assessors had such a challenging time selecting 114 pieces (3 per class) from all of the wonderful entries. We send a huge thank you to all the schools for all their support. Thanks to everyone in school for #CreativelyExpressingWellbeing. We are delighted - [2nd Edition! - University Yellow Book #UniMentalHealthDay](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/2nd-edition-university-yellow-book-unimentalhealthday/) - We are delighted to launch the 2nd edition of The University Yellow Book Wellbeing Resource on #UniMentalHealthDay. After the success of the 1st edition of The University of Nottingham Physics & Astronomy Yellow Book we were delighted to work with Professor Mark Fromhold, Lucy Ward and the Physics and Astronomy team to help them produce - [The Leicester College Audio Yellow Book](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/the-leicester-college-audio-yellow-book/) - We have been delighted to work with Leicester College to produce a personalised version of The Audio Yellow Book. The Leicester College Audio Yellow Book features all the wellbeing tools and mindful practices available in the national resource and includes creative work from students in both the music and art departments. A free copy of - [University Yellow Book & Audio Launched!](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/university-yellow-book-audio-launched/) - Delighted to launch the 1st edition of #TheYellowBook for the University of Nottingham. Fantastic to work with Professor Mark Fromhold, Lucy Ward and the team at the University of Nottingham to help create the 1st personalised Yellow Book for the School of Physics and Astronomy. 500 copies of the book have been printed to be - [Congratulations!](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/congratulations/) - Congratulations to all those selected to feature on the #SoundsInspired music single. We send a huge thank you to all the people involved in this project! You can find out more, hear the single and purchase your copy of the song. All sales support this not-for-profit project. - [The Yellow Book & Audio Out Now!](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/the-yellow-book-and-audio-out-now/) - The brand new version of The Yellow Book & The Audio Yellow Book is now available! We send gratitude to all involved - Find out more about the creative wellbeing resources: - [Leicester College #ArtLiftingLockdown](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/leicester-college-artliftinglockdown/) - Great to run the #ArtLiftingLockdown project with Leicester College over these last years. Students were asked to produce work focussing on the things that helped to keep them well during lockdown. We were very impressed with all the work submitted into the project. Professional artists Emma Fay, Gillian McFarland and Siyuan Ren assessed the creativity - [Peterborough College Update](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/peterborough-college-update/) - Delighted to be working with Peterborough College once again as they look to personalise #TheAudioYellowBook & enable all staff & students to download a personal copy Students are currently creating art within their curriculum, soon to be displayed on the website before the assessors will choose one to become the cover art to the resource. - [Leicester College update](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/leicester-college-update/) - Delighted to be working with Leicester College once again as they look to personalise #TheAudioYellowBook & enable all staff & students to download a personal copy Students are currently creating art within their curriculum, soon to be displayed on the website before the assessors will choose one to become the cover art to the resource. - [Creative Cat FX Animates Young Entries!](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/creative-cat-fx-animates-young-entries/) - The amazing Creative Cat FX worked to animate the young selected entries for the #SoundsInspired Lyric Video you can view the amazing video and find out more by clicking here. Our thanks to Lucy of Creative Cat FX for all her work for the project. Congratulations to Erin, Noah, Isla, Mia and Niamh! - [The Cygnet Health Care Yellow Book!](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/the-cygnet-health-care-yellow-book/) - We were delighted to work with the team at Cygnet Health Care to help them produce a personalised yellow book wellbeing resource for their services. 1,400 copies of the book were been printed to be distributed. It was wonderful to receive feedback from some of their staff. By clicking the image below you can find - [Desford Primary School Year 6 Choir!](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/desford-primary-school-year-6-choir/) - We were delighted to be able to head in to Desford Community Primary School to record with the Year 6 Choir for the #SoundsInspired music single. Adam Ellis of Deadline Studios set up to record the students and Doug of James Douglas Films filmed and photographed the students for the music video. The students were - [Emma Fay Creates #SoundsInspired](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/news/emma-fay-creates-soundsinspired/) - The music video to accompany the #SoundsInspired single features body art created by one of the assessors: Emma Fay. Emma uses concept body artistry to create exhibitions, media and live installations. Painting on the human canvas to create artworks that challenge visual perception. For this video, the inspiration came from two selected entries. The single ## Images - [I Feel Better](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/i-feel-better/) - I feel better even in the spikiest of landscapes - [Walking](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/walking/) - I feel better when I'm walking - [Joy of Nature](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/joy-of-nature/) - Feeling the joy of nature and colour combined. - [Reflection](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/reflection-4/) - Reflection of the strength and fragility of life. Porcelain and glaze. - [At the seaside](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/at-the-seaside/) - I’m thankful for going on holiday to the seaside with all my family - [Everything I love](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/everything-i-love/) - I love my family and furry cuddly friends because they make me happy when I’m feeling sad. - [Family Holidays](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/family-holidays/) - I’m thankful for family holidays in beautiful places - [Unique](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/unique/) - Be happily unique - [Nature](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/nature-11/) - Grateful for nature, helping us in so many ways.. - [Natures Canopy](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/natures-canopy/) - I am grateful for nature and how it nourishes our lives - [A drop of life](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/a-drop-of-life/) - The amazing beauty of the natural world - [Nature](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/nature-10/) - I am grateful to recharge in natural surroundings - [A time to recharge](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/a-time-to-recharge/) - I am grateful to recharge in nature - [The Joy of Colour](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/the-joy-of-colour/) - Papier-mâché - [Aurora](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/aurora/) - In my ultimate darkness she has always been and will always be my shining light... - [Honeybun](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/honeybun/) - Thank you - [I am Thankful for memories in happy places](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/i-am-thankful-for-memories-in-happy-places/) - I took this from the London eye with my Grandchildren I explained that I was born at the end of Westminster Bridge. My Granddaughter said there's a lion at the end were you born by that Lion... I laughed saying I was actually born in the hospital next to the bridge. I am Thankful for - [Thankful for Life](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/thankful-for-life/) - I took This photo in Thorndon country park I mirrored the image on my phone of the sun through the trees.. I felt it looked rather spiritual and I added the text because I am Thankful for good family and friends and I love life. - [Connection](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/connection/) - I am grateful for connection - [Live, love, life](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/live-love-life/) - Being a type 1 diabetic most of my life has it's struggles. This year I turned 42 and for my birthday I received a tripple heart bypass. This makes you reassess life, it brings out the love that we are surrounded by and take for granted at times. I may not of shown it in - [Dog Tired](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/dog-tired-2/) - I'd like to call the photograph "Dog-tired" and I'm grateful for his unconditional love. Always there for me in times of distress or joy. My four footed loyal friend. - [Spring’s Delicate Flowers](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/springs-delicate-flowers/) - I’m grateful for the beautiful nature surrounding us and I want to share this painting as a reminder of the gratitude. - [Auspicious](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/auspicious/) - [Me and my shadow](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/me-and-my-shadow/) - I give thanks to having my children in my life no matter where they are. I am always with them - [Thank you](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/thank-you-3/) - I've got paper and pencils etc already at home ....but just haven't picked them up....but getting the materials from The Recovery college has made all the difference....almost like using a Christmas present that someone's given you - [Grateful Eye](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/grateful-eye/) - Mandala art - [Bright spots in the chaos](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/bright-spots-in-the-chaos/) - I am so Grateful and Lucky to have had bright spots in my life - [Dog Tired](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/dog-tired/) - I'd like to call the photograph "Dog-tired" and I'm grateful for his unconditional love. Always there for me in times of distress or joy. My four footed loyal friend. - ['I love me'](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/i-love-me/) - ‘I didn’t realise that I needed to be more grateful for myself, I want to become my own biggest achievement’ I also used my iPad to do the work on an app called Procreate - [Embleton Beach, Nortumberland](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/embleton-beach-nortumberland/) - One of my favourite places in the world - [A Gift From A Friend](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/a-gift-from-a-friend/) - A beautiful gift from a friend to brighten up the days - [World Record Attempt!](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/world-record-attempt/) - Always in awe of the vastness of our planet - [Nature](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/nature-9/) - I am grateful for the nature around us that keeps us alive. - [The world](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/the-world/) - I am thankful for the world I live in - [Art Supplies](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/art-supplies/) - I am grateful for all of the art supplies my family and friends have gotten me. - [Swimming](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/swimming-2/) - I am grateful for my mum and dad and everyone who takes time out of their day to take me swimming. I am also thankful for my swimming coach for teaching me how to swim and giving me this opportunity. - [Home](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/home-6/) - I am grateful for home - [Green Spaces](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/green-spaces/) - I am grateful for our green spaces on the planet that produce oxygen - [Walking my dog on the beach](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/walking-my-dog-on-the-beach/) - I am grateful for walking my dog on the beach - [Making People Laugh](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/making-people-laugh/) - I am most thankful for being a clown and making people laugh - [Children](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/children/) - I am grateful for children and love - [School and Smiles](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/school-and-smiles/) - I am grateful for school and smiles - [The Sea](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/the-sea-2/) - I am grateful for the sea because it is beautiful. I am grateful for the earth, my friends and yummy food. - [Life](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/life-3/) - I am grateful for life - [I am grateful](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/i-am-grateful/) - I am grateful for love, God and being safe - [Birthday Cakes](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/birthday-cakes/) - I am grateful for birthday cakes, caravan, nature and love - [Dog in the Garden](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/dog-in-the-garden/) - I am grateful for playing with my dog in the garden - [Holiday](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/holiday-4/) - I am grateful for going on holiday with mummy and my sister - [Family](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/family-10/) - I am grateful for my family - [Family and Drawing](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/family-and-drawing/) - I am grateful for my family and my daddy draws with me. - [Hugs](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/hugs/) - I am grateful for hugs from mummy - [Cuddles](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/cuddles/) - I am grateful for mummy giving me cuddles - [Home](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/home-5/) - I am grateful for home - [Nature](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/nature-8/) - I am grateful for nature - [My Dog](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/my-dog-4/) - I am thankful for Lily, my dog and mother nature - [Music](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/music-6/) - I am grateful for music - [Grandad](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/grandad-2/) - I am grateful for my grandad even if he has a bad knee. He tries his best and my special heart - [Nature](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/nature-7/) - I am grateful for nature - [Thankful and grateful](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/thankful-and-grateful/) - [Cat](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/cat/) - I am grateful for my cat and family - [Things I am thankful for](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/things-i-am-thankful-for/) - I like food, water, my doggy and my friends - [Living](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/living/) - I am thankful for living - [Thank You](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/thank-you-2/) - I am thankful for friends, family, food, water and a free life - [Little Things](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/little-things/) - I am grateful for the little things in life - [Life](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/life-2/) - I am thankful for life, friends and pets - [My Dog](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/my-dog-3/) - I am thankful for my dog. Life is important! People are important, your are important! - [Family](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/family-9/) - I am thankful for my family - [Sunny Day](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/sunny-day/) - I am grateful for a nice sunny day when I can take my dogs out for a walk - [Dog](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/dog-3/) - I am thankful for my dog. I always walk him and have happy memories of picking up his poo and tying my shoelace and him running away! - [Plants](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/plants/) - I am thankful for plants because they keep us alive. - [The Grateful Shirt](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/the-grateful-shirt/) - I am thankful for my family and friends - [Animals and Trees](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/animals-and-trees/) - I am thankful for animals and trees - [Dog and Cuddles](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/dog-and-cuddles/) - I am grateful for my dog because she gives me cuddles - [My Family](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/my-family-5/) - I am grateful for my family - [My Friend](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/my-friend/) - I am grateful for my friend because she always makes me laugh. - [School](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/school-2/) - I am grateful for school because I learn lots. - [The Jungle](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/the-jungle/) - I am grateful for the jungle - [Hospital](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/hospital/) - I am grateful for the hospital because they saved my life. - [Skyscrapers](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/skyscrapers/) - I am grateful for skyscrapers I think they are cool. - [Friends](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/friends-5/) - I am grateful for my friends - [The Earth](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/the-earth/) - I am grateful for the earth - [Dragon Teddy](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/dragon-teddy/) - I am grateful for my dragon Teddy - [Diggers](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/diggers/) - I am grateful for my diggers - [Bruno](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/bruno/) - I am grateful for walking dog Bruno - [Rainbows and Sunshine](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/rainbows-and-sunshine/) - I am grateful for beautiful rainbows and sunshine - [My Friends](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/my-friends/) - I am grateful for my friends - [Playing Games](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/playing-games/) - I am grateful for playing outside with my friends, playing with games and looking for rainbows. - [Family Holiday](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/family-holiday-2/) - I am grateful for going on a family holiday - [Rainbows and Lovehearts](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/rainbows-and-lovehearts/) - I am grateful for rainbows and lovehearts - [My Life](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/my-life/) - I am thankful for my life, food and water, my home, my friends, my family - [Music and Animals](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/music-and-animals/) - I am grateful for music and animals - [School, Friends and Gifts](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/school-friends-and-gifts/) - I am grateful for school my friends and gifts - [My House](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/my-house-2/) - [Tree](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/tree-2/) - I am grateful for being able to play in the trees - [Be Respectful](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/be-respectful/) - Be Respectful Be Kind all the time! - [Home](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/home-4/) - I am grateful for my home - [Grateful](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/grateful/) - I am grateful for family, friends, animals. I am thankful to be in this world - [Be and Always Be Positive](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/be-and-always-be-positive/) - Grateful for shelter, grateful for a roof over my head, grateful for food on my plate, grateful for my health, grateful for my journey. - [Be Kind](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/be-kind/) - I am grateful for a house, family and friends - [I am thankful for books](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/i-am-thankful-for-books/) - I am thankful for books, my friends and family - [I am thankful for](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/i-am-thankful-for/) - [The Stars](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/the-stars/) - I am grateful for the stars - [Sunset Skys](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/sunset-skys/) - I am grateful for Sunset Skys - [Humanity](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/humanity/) - I am grateful for Humanity, games, tech, food, rocks, animals and water - [Everything](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/everything/) - I am grateful for everything! - [I am grateful for me](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/i-am-grateful-for-me/) - I am grateful for my family, my friends, my brother, my mum, my dad and me! - [What I'm thankful for](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/what-im-thankful-for/) - I am thankful for my hobby, food and water, my family, my house and my friends. - [I am grateful for art](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/i-am-grateful-for-art/) - I am grateful for art - [I am grateful for](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/i-am-grateful-for/) - I am grateful for my mental health, the beauty, my piano, my book, the world, the school, my family and drawing - [Games](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/games-2/) - I am grateful for games - [Disney Land](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/disney-land/) - I feel grateful for Disney Land - [Freedom](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/freedom-4/) - There's no place like home❤️🫶 - [Hope](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/hope-2/) - Threads of memories flutter as free and taut as prayer flags. - [Summer Drawing](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/summer-drawing/) - I thought my page was empty - how wrong I was. - [Morning call](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/morning-call/) - A reason to get out of bed for . Grateful for what we have rather than what we do not have - [Spices of life](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/spices-of-life/) - Try to paint you palate with all the spices of life. Everything has a place, everything has a taste and a moment. Remember, reflect and realise these moments of life. - [Family Walks](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/family-walks-2/) - Grateful for family walks - [Family Walks](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/family-walks/) - Grateful for family walks - [Mosaic of my life](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/mosaic-of-my-life/) - The mosaic that tells a story, making use of materials that bind and blend the tapestry of life. - [Hands that shape the world](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/hands-that-shape-the-world/) - Hands that shape the world shapes hearts and minds. Hands that have a story to tell, a story to read and to learn from - [Hot Planet Earth in outer space](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/hot-planet-earth-in-outer-space/) - Thank you for the Earth and the trees. - [Butterfly](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/butterfly-3/) - I love it cos it's so beautiful and I like butterflies. - [Rainbow Octopus](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/rainbow-octopus/) - My Rainbow Octopus. I love doing big prints. - [Flowers](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/flowers-5/) - Thankful for my grandchildren whose dates of birth are within the wonderful picture created and painted by one of my grandchildren. - [Guinness](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/guinness/) - I am grateful for your boundless energy and affection. - [New Home](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/new-home/) - I am grateful for the new home for my favourite team! - [Pink Tree](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/pink-tree/) - Every year on this grey, concrete, industrial street this lone tree turns pink and reminds me not to take things quite so seriously. I am very grateful for that and this beautiful tree! - [Winter sunset](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/winter-sunset/) - Grateful for all the amazing colours of nature, no filter needed 💛 - [Mug of Thanks](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/mug-of-thanks/) - I am grateful for my mug of thanks - [My Family](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/my-family-4/) - I am grateful for my family - [Family](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/family-8/) - I am grateful for my family - [Family](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/family-7/) - I am grateful for my family - [Mum, Cake, Dad, Cat, Toys](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/mum-cake-dad-cat-toys/) - I am grateful for my Mum. cake, my Dad, my cat and my toys - [My Class](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/my-class/) - I am grateful for Otter Class - [So many things to be grateful for](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/so-many-things-to-be-grateful-for/) - I am grateful for so many things - [Family](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/family-6/) - I am grateful for my family - [Family](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/family-5/) - I am grateful for my family - [My house, pet, friends and mummy](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/my-house-pet-friends-and-mummy/) - I am grateful for my house my pet my friends and my Mummy - [Drawing](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/drawing-3/) - I am grateful for drawing - [Bed](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/bed/) - I am grateful for my bed - [Family](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/family-4/) - I am grateful for my family - [Games](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/games/) - I am grateful for games - [So much to be grateful for](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/so-much-to-be-grateful-for-2/) - I am grateful for teachers, my family, chocolate, trees, the sun, ice cream and butterflies - [Chocolate](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/chocolate/) - I am grateful for chocolate - [Flower Petals](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/flower-petals/) - I am grateful for my cat and the things in the flower - [car, toys, food and family](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/car-toys-food-and-family/) - I am grateful for car, food, toys and family - [Paint](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/paint/) - I am grateful for paint - [Flower](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/flower/) - I am grateful for these things in the flower - [Petals](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/petals/) - I am grateful for these things in the petals - [My turtle](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/my-turtle/) - I am grateful for my turtle - [My cup of thankfulness](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/my-cup-of-thankfulness/) - I am grateful for the things in my cup of thankfulness - [Trees, Sweets, Choc, Pool](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/trees-sweets-choc-pool/) - I am grateful for Trees and sweets and chocolate and swimming pools - [Teachers and friends](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/teachers-and-friends/) - I am grateful for teachers and friends - [Family](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/family-3/) - I am grateful for my family - [My Brother](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/my-brother/) - I am grateful for my brother - [My Mummy](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/my-mummy/) - I am grateful for my Mummy - [My Family](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/my-family-3/) - I am grateful for my family - [Mummy and Daddy](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/mummy-and-daddy-3/) - I am grateful for my Mummy and Daddy - [Mummy and Daddy](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/mummy-and-daddy-2/) - I am grateful for my mummy and daddy - [Friends](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/friends-4/) - I am grateful for my friends - [Mummy, Daddy, Baby Sister](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/mummy-daddy-baby-sister/) - I am grateful for my mummy and daddy, my baby sister and myself - [Family, Dogs & Home](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/family-dogs-home/) - I am grateful for my family, my dogs and my home where rain doesn't come in - [Mummy & Daddy](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/mummy-daddy/) - I am grateful for my mummy and daddy - [Dad](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/dad/) - I am grateful for Dad - [Baby Cousin](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/baby-cousin/) - I am grateful for my new baby cousin - [Earth](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/earth/) - I am grateful for the earth and a new pet, people, water and love - [House](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/house/) - I am grateful for a house - [Freedom](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/freedom-3/) - I am grateful for freedom - [My Family](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/my-family-2/) - I am grateful for my family - [Mums Cooking](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/mums-cooking/) - I am grateful for my mums cooking - [The Wild](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/the-wild/) - I am grateful for the wild - [Nature](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/nature-6/) - I am grateful for nature - [Football Mug](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/football-mug/) - I am grateful for my football mug - [Football](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/football-5/) - I am grateful for football - [Gifts](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/gifts/) - I am grateful for gifts - [School](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/school/) - I am grateful for school - [Planets](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/planets/) - I am grateful for the planets - [Dog](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/dog-2/) - I am grateful for my dog - [Dinner](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/dinner/) - I feel grateful for my dinner - [Art](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/art/) - I feel grateful for art - [Monkeys](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/monkeys/) - I am grateful for monkeys - [Trees](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/trees-2/) - I am grateful for the trees - [Fruit](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/fruit/) - I am thankful for fruit - [Solar System](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/solar-system/) - I am grateful for the solar system - [Friends at School](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/friends-at-school/) - I am grateful for my friends at school - [Animals](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/animals-2/) - I am grateful for animals - [My Sofa](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/my-sofa/) - I am grateful for my sofa - [Friends](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/friends-3/) - I am grateful for my friends - [Sister](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/sister/) - I am grateful for my sister - [Mummy](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/mummy/) - I am grateful for my mummy - [My Family](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/my-family/) - I am grateful for my Family - [Toy Box](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/toy-box/) - I am grateful for my toy box - [Family](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/family-2/) - I am grateful for my family - [My Uncle](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/my-uncle/) - I am grateful for my uncle - [Baby Sister](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/baby-sister/) - I am grateful for my baby sister - [Swimming](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/swimming/) - I am grateful for swimming - [My Sister](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/my-sister/) - I am grateful for my sister - [Lego](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/lego/) - I am grateful for lego - [Teddy](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/teddy-2/) - I am grateful for my unicorn teddy - [Holiday](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/holiday-3/) - I am grateful for my holiday to barbados - [My House](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/my-house/) - I am grateful for my house - [Basketball](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/basketball/) - I am grateful for basketball - [Football](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/football-4/) - I am grateful for football - [My Cat](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/my-cat/) - I am grateful for my cat - [My Teddy](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/my-teddy/) - I am grateful for my teddy, Lamby - [I salute you](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/i-salute-you/) - To appreciate the present we need to look back to go forward. - [Doorways](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/doorways/) - Doorway to the outside where the morning glow greets me and lights up my face. - [Simplicity](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/simplicity/) - Simplicity is the key to life .Why overcomplicate it? - [Rainbow Unicorn](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/rainbow-unicorn/) - I enjoyed drawing this unicorn as it helps me to feel relaxed and it's fun - [Me and my bestie](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/me-and-my-bestie/) - Thanks for my bestie who is always there when I need her - [Ready to go](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/ready-to-go/) - Goldfinch photographed at Calke Abbey waiting his turn on the feeders... i give thanks that I am able to sit and watch such beautiful creatures at close quarters - [Feeding Time](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/feeding-time/) - Thank you for the gift of Life - [Gratitude for a smiling face](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/gratitude-for-a-smiling-face/) - As above gratitude for a smiling face. Retro 1960's style cut up pop art - [Lovely start to a new week](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/lovely-start-to-a-new-week/) - I’ve saved this picture as my screen saver and it gives me a warm feeling everytime I see it - [Just another rainy day](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/just-another-rainy-day/) - So thankful that the rain stopped - [Sail away](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/sail-away/) - I am thankful for all of the small ways we can be mindfulness in our daily lives and how it feels as if you're drifting away on a sunny day into an ocean of tranquility. - [Visitor's Code](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/visitors-code/) - No matter where you are or who you are with, please respect the Code. - [Pause for your surroundings](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/pause-for-your-surroundings/) - I feel so grateful walking near my home on a sunny morning - [Mindful hat](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/mindful-hat/) - This hat was an Xmas gift from my wife. The sun was at the perfect height so I thought I'd have a little play to try and capture a good photo - [Find your sunshine](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/find-your-sunshine/) - No matter where you are , find your sunshine. - [Beam of love.](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/beam-of-love/) - I painted this from memory to illustrate an essence and moment in time. I am thankful that this man, Albert Shave, my Grandad, saw potential in me and taught me the basics of art, story telling, playfulness and how to beam love across a room. He died when I was only 18 but, even as - [My Faith](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/my-faith/) - A human heart requires the darkness to shine, until the sun appears. . - [Needle to thread](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/needle-to-thread/) - A dress that has taken months to make, carefully handmade, hand crafted and embroider with love. Handed over to the next generation to carefully use and care for. Wear with care and with love for you are the custodian of it. - [Steps](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/steps/) - Early morning, 10K steps before starting work is the best workout for anyone. Feeling light, head ready to face what the presents, calories lost and a positive outlook to the word. Mission accomplished. - [No more blues](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/no-more-blues/) - It is the most wonderful feeling to feel happy after months of depression, like the clouds moving away from the sun - [Redemption](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/redemption/) - This painting demonstrates how life's mess can turn out to be meaningful in the end - [Industrial North - where people are shaped.](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/industrial-north-where-people-are-shaped/) - Industrial North where the landscape shapes its people. - [Solitude](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/solitude/) - Learning to be alone and safe in my own space. - [Conversation Piece](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/conversation-piece/) - Thankfully a place, a space where silence exists. A place to pick up a book and sit in silence. No conversations exist here. Just silence. - [Library](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/library/) - Steeped in history, steeped in character, blended backdrop of fine architecture is where my escapism lies. A place where books live, people like me drop by to get warm, have a coffee and read books, documents and materials which otherwise would be inaccessible. - [Art in Nature](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/art-in-nature/) - Good to see art in natural set in a forest. Very grateful to be able to see this. - [A Spanish flower.](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/a-spanish-flower/) - This made me happy when I was meeting my new grandson in Spain. So thankful for family. - [Morning Glory](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/morning-glory/) - Many mornings when I walk and I am greeted by this morning glory. - [Peacock Butterfly](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/peacock-butterfly/) - Butterflies make the world a warmer, friendlier place. - [Ready for Take Off](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/ready-for-take-off/) - What would life be without birds, without sunsets, without the sea? - [Red squirrel foraging](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/red-squirrel-foraging/) - I am thankful that I was able to witness firsthand the beauty of nature and capture this special moment. - [Sunset](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/sunset-7/) - A note of thanks for a beautiful sunset at the end of a glorious day. - [My furry friend](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/my-furry-friend/) - A Note of Thanks for my chatty cat with her comforting purrs. - [Heritage](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/heritage/) - Welcome different ingredients into your own recipe, and make your life sweeter. - [Beauty in the wild](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/beauty-in-the-wild/) - An amazing site, on an amazing trip of a lifetime. Brought me to tears - [Best Friends Bring Joy](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/best-friends-bring-joy/) - It’s very hard to be blue with this little fluffster in my life! - [Finger Painting](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/finger-painting/) - Thank you for paint, I love painting and getting messy! - [Sunrise](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/sunrise/) - I am so grateful to be able to wake early and see these incredible sunrises! A gift - [Friend](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/friend/) - I am so thankful for this being! Calm, present and super soft! - [A rest in nature](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/a-rest-in-nature/) - I am so grateful for time away to rest! Getting out in to the countryside in the summer is such a highlight of the year. - [Nature](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/nature-4/) - I loved how secure these deer felt, confident to let me walk up to them without startling or showing fear of humanity. Showing that as long as we are calm and soft, we can get along with nature far closer than we realise. Carbis Jones #ArtLiftingLockdown - Leicester College - [Time](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/time/) - I took this image to represent the time I spent alone during lockdown. I feel that the time which I spent alone helped me to appreciate the little things which I hadn’t before for example I had taken my house for granted, I didn’t think anything of it but during lockdown I have realised how - [Masked](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/masked/) - Ella Ingram #ArtLiftingLockdown - Leicester College - [Casino Skates](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/casino-skates/) - During lockdown skating allowed me to get exercise and helped me get through being locked inside all the time. Henry Eccles #ArtLiftingLockdown - Leicester College - [Walks](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/walks/) - The main positive distraction during lockdown for me was going on socially distanced walks with my close family and friends. I found that going on walks regularly helped clear my mind during this time. Millie Coleman #ArtLiftingLockdown - Leicester College - [Summer Walks](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/summer-walks/) - The daily walks really made me feel better during lockdown, we were really lucky with the weather which made the walks even better. It was a great form of exercise and got me out the house. This picture shows one of the posts in a field near my house. This trail was one of the many walks - [Divine Nature](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/divine-nature/) - During the lockdown, something that helped me through was the hopefulness for the planet. Regrowth and healing surrounded us all and brought a positive light to the negative. Durkadin Aydinli #ArtLiftingLockdown - Leicester College - [Isolation](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/isolation/) - I spent lockdown in Spain. Only leaving our house to go to the supermarket or to walk our dog. I felt trapped and started observing the world from my balcony. I noticed a husky dog who would stare across at me. The thing that got me through was waking up every day, and knowing that - [Zoe](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/zoe/) - Early February I lost my best friend, my dog of 14years, Ghost. Shortly after I lost my Great Grandad whom I hold very close to my heart. Throughout all the pain and anger Zoe never left me in the dark. Zoe is more than just my girlfriend she is my best friend, someone I can - [What got me Through](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/what-got-me-through/) - I feel the things that got me through lockdown were zoom quizzes with friends and family, jigsaws and games with my mum and bike riding with my dad. I also went for walks in the fresh air with my dog, this was a comfort when everyone was at work. Gracie Waite #ArtLiftingLockdown - Leicester College - [Nature](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/nature-5/) - Nature was the only part that showed normality when in a pandemic. Sian Quinn #ArtLiftingLockdown - Leicester College - [Lola](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/lola/) - Throughout my lockdown I was full of frustration and the one thing that made my lockdown was my dog. She is named Lola, but her nickname is Lola Bear as she is quite fluffy. Whenever I was feeling stressed, she was always there to make me feel better. She never fails to make me smile. - [Fishing](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/fishing/) - Out walking I saw a boy about to start fishing so I captured him a few minutes beforehand. I like this image because there's not only a story behind it but it also looks like the building that's being built and the bridge are overpowering the young boy giving the image a sense of eeriness. Serena - [Stars](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/stars/) - I remember this moment because I was not able to sleep. I wanted to see the stars as have always found them a comfort when feeling down or lonely. I find watching the stars feels like a magical moment. Nothing happens, but at that moment when I realized I could see them, I felt peaceful - [The Portal](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/the-portal/) - Gaming has helped me to tackle problems and obstacles in my life and given me an escape from my problems, it is a place where I feel most happy. Through games I feel like a different version of myself and I enter this "portal" into a different dimension. Spencer Langford #ArtLiftingLockdown - Leicester College - [Start Your Climb](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/start-your-climb/) - When the world is upside down, it can be hard to stay upright. Find your climb and start from the bottom, even a tiny step brings you closer to the top. Your mind is stronger than the climb itself, and you will make it to the summit. Samantha Jones #ArtLiftingLockdown - Leicester College - [Mind In Bloom](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/mind-in-bloom/) - A brain depicting the flowing connections of neuroplasticity and the myriad connections of the brain like a flowering garden- a mind in bloom. - [Rising](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/rising/) - Phoenix bird artwork from the ashes, representing a metaphor of reviving the person from an illness or old self and becoming a beautiful born again spirit often referring to the sun in ancient times. - [Pottery painting](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/pottery-painting/) - Painting of stars and planets on pottery. The mug hasn't been put in the oven to seal the paint yet. Once it's backed, the colours will turn darker. - [Pottery painting](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/pottery-painting-2/) - Finished pottery with a snapshot of water splashing upwards. - [In full bloom](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/new-seasons/) - When you wake up early to the sun shining in a clear blue sky, birds singing and the little Apple tree outside the front door is in full blossom. It’s a moment of pure joy and gratitude... - [The power of friendship](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/protection/) - Spirit animals and spiritual symbolism is totally my thing and for this mixed media piece - the various roses symbolise: love, passion, joy, purity, admiration, joy, grace and gratitude whilst the elephant embodies: good luck, power, success, wisdom, kindness, experience, loyalty, companionship and unity. All of which was very significant at the time it was - [Radiance](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/stunning-2/) - You are all the colours in one, at full brightness! - [Monkeys](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/monkey/) - My monkey makes me feel happy I've got two and a big one at my nanny's. - [Babies](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/babies/) - Me and boy baby and girl baby - [Nanny](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/nanny/) - Nanny makes me feel happy. - [Playing with my dog](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/playing-with-my-dog/) - Playing with my dog makes me feel happy - [Chasing a ball](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/chasing-a-ball/) - Chasing a ball makes me feel happy. - [Teddy Bear](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/teddy-bear/) - Cuddling my teddy bear. - [Friends](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/friends-2/) - My friends make me feel happy. - [Ballet](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/ballet/) - Ballet makes me happy. - [Teddy](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/teddy/) - My Teddy snuggles makes me happy. - [My Dog](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/my-dog-2/) - My Dog and opening presents on Christmas day. - [Things that make me feel happy](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/things-that-make-me-feel-happy/) - These things make me feel happy. Sweets, birds, snowballs, pens, cutting and sticking. - [Music, Froggy, Fireworks!](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/music-froggy-fireworks/) - Music and froggy and fireworks make me feel happy. - [Playing with my baby](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/playing-with-my-baby/) - Playing with my baby Mickey Mouse makes me happy. - [Power Rangers!](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/power-rangers/) - Watching Power Rangers on TV - [Teddy Bears](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/teddy-bears/) - Cuddling my Teddy Bears! - [Spring in the garden](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/spring-in-the-garden/) - I feel happy when gardening and being with nature - [Bike Ride](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/bike-ride/) - I loved being out on my bike and free in the countryside enjoying the quiet and nature with my daddy. - [Spring Blossom](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/spring-blossom-3/) - The first signs of spring set against a brilliant blue sky - [Shades of White](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/shades-of-white/) - a few weeks ago the plants were bare and now there is so much colour, change is on its way - [Bright Spring Evening](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/bright-spring-evening/) - Always makes me feel calm - [in Bloom](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/in-bloom-3/) - It comes and goes, ever changing life - [Reflections](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/reflections/) - Changing seasons reflected Nature is my biggest inspiration - [View from Lockdown](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/view-from-lockdown/) - Family time in my childhood home overlooking the rest of the world. - [Pigeon](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/pigeon/) - I have seen lots of birds during lockdown especially pigeons it’s been nice to hear the birds singing. - [Birds of Britain](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/birds-of-britain/) - Listening to the birds during lockdown has been better than ever. I’m not an artist but I’m learning to play and have fun and thought I’d give it a go, why not? - [Spirit animal](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/spirit-animal/) - We love nature in our family and thought of our spirit animals then drew them. - [Wind in the reeds](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/wind-in-the-reeds/) - Winter in the Norfolk marshes - [Good night](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/good-night/) - Sunset over the rooftops - [Flowers in Vase](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/flowers-in-vase/) - [natures gift](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/natures-gift/) - [Rainbow](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/rainbow-2/) - [Woodland Walk](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/woodland-walk-2/) - I'm out! Daily lock down walk. - [Kaleidoscope of Colour](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/kaleidoscope-of-colour/) - Mindfulness Art - [Summer foxgloves](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/summer-foxgloves/) - whatever the day and whatever the season, I always feel calm, happy and inspired by my garden.. - [Food for thought](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/food-for-thought/) - I'm inspired by the thought that there is still so much left to discover about life and the universe we live in. I've represented this in the form of sweets! - [Listening](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/listening/) - Recently my son was in hospital. He has profound hearing loss and the operation was for Cochlear Implants. The surgery went well but his recovery was tough and we had an extended stay in hospital. Putting my headphones on and listening to music helped get me through some tough times. Music is always there for - [Life is sweet](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/life-is-sweet/) - This image was taken while I was camping with family and friends in rural Victoria. Being outdoors, connecting with nature and spending time with my loved ones inspires me to be the best version of myself. - [Snow](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/snow/) - The snow inspires me to be my best self. This is a snowboard cover art I created during lockdown, it reflects places I've felt happiest during times of uncertainty. - [Twilight](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/twilight/) - This photo was taken in Shepparton, Victoria, Australia. When life gets overwhelming, sunsets inspire me to slow down and enjoy the simpler things. - [What Makes You Happy?](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/what-makes-you-happy/) - Drawn on the paper bag that my food came in on arrival to university, 'What Makes You Happy?' is a disaster in crayon, pastel, biro, pencil and probably some mud from the Downs, where I drew most of it. From left to right, there is a self portrait indicating that one of the few ways - [Valenstein](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/valenstein/) - My dog, whose second name is Valentine, and Albert Einstein both inspire me because of their problem solving ability and intuitive understanding of people. Einstein noted that "Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth" My dog seems to agree with this... - [Awakening](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/awakening/) - Reaching into the space of our mind where other dimensions exist and pull us like muses into another world. - [Doorway to Laughter](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/doorway-to-laughter/) - Humour has many levels and so does life. Humour makes me feel like we can go beyond our little ways and invigorate life's many ways of thinking. It never fails to inspire and help me lift up my focus. I saw this door in Nottingham and took its picture to remind me of the clown - [Happy boy!](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/happy-boy/) - This little man is such an inspiration, he is learning to hopefully one day be able to walk again. He was born with a spinal defect that has gotten worse over time causing him to lose the use of his back legs. His pervasive family gave him up but that still hasn't held him back. - [Sunset](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/sunset-6/) - The beautiful sun going down, it may bring darkness for a moment but it will be back fresh tomorrow and brighter than ever. - [Afternoon Stroll](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/afternoon-stroll/) - My friends inspire me to be the best person I can be. This image was taken on an afternoon stroll with a friend that pushes me to improve every day despite the challenges I face. - [Holiday](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/holiday-2/) - Space away in new surroundings always inspires me - [Gardens in summer](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/gardens-in-summer/) - Summer is such a lovely time to be in the garden! - [Going to the Swimming Pool](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/going-to-the-swimming-pool/) - [Playing the Drums](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/playing-the-drums/) - Me and my friend playing the drums! - [Mummy and Daddy](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/mummy-and-daddy/) - Mummy and Daddy make me happy. - [Piano](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/piano/) - I'm doing a piano because it makes me happy - [Family](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/family/) - My whole family because I love them all so much. - [When Mummy and Daddy got Married](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/when-mummy-and-daddy-got-married/) - [Going for Walks](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/going-for-walks/) - [Supergirl](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/supergirl/) - being Supergirl makes me happy. - [The 93rd Road](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/the-93rd-road/) - When things get really tough, and I feel like I’m overwhelmed by things, since I’ve spent a lot of time travelling the UK, a very safe place for me is in the car. Driving down country roads, and exploring new places surrounded by beautiful scenery, or just a pointless drive for however long. The feeling - [Gracious solitude](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/gracious-solitude/) - Growing up, the idea that a woman could go off travelling on her own seemed to be just that - an idea; something that I felt didn’t really happen very often, and I had never really spoken about it to anyone. It wasn’t until I got to my early 20s, fresh out of university, that - [Lunch time stroll](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/lunch-time-stroll/) - Nothing like a stroll at lunch after a busy mornings work - [Waking up to snow](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/waking-up-to-snow/) - Brings back lots of happy memories - [New Skills](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/new-skills/) - During lockdown I decided to learn a new skill and I absolutely love doing it. I also love photography too, so here's two of the things that inspire me! - [Swimming Pool](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/swimming-pool/) - The swimming pool makes me feel good - [Play on my phone](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/play-on-my-phone/) - Play 'Among Us' with mummy on my phone - [Sitting on the beach](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/sitting-on-the-beach/) - I'm happy and calm when sitting on a beach, next to a rock looking at the sunset - [Donuts!](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/donuts/) - We had donuts on Daddy's birthday. - [My cats fur](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/my-cats-fur/) - I love the feel of my cats fur when he cuddles me. - [Cuddling my Mummy](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/cuddling-my-mummy/) - Cuddling my Mummy makes me happy. - [Dancing](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/dancing/) - I feel happy and lovely when I'm dancing - [Seeing the Birds](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/seeing-the-birds/) - I love going for a walk with my family and seeing the birds. - [CartWheel](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/cartwheel/) - My whole body lights up when I cartwheel across the playground. - [Sun lifts me day](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/sun-lifts-me-day/) - So inspiring to be out in the sun and see that spring is on it's way. - [Mirror Image](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/mirror-image/) - As above so below - [Learn to be patient with yourself](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/learn-to-be-patient-with-yourself/) - How many times you'll be able to behave with others but not with your self? Toooo many times..! Yourself is the first person you should care about, you are not selfish on doing that, it is called self-care... that inspiring me on making this artwork that is also a good reminder..! My favourite way of - [Sound Inspired](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/sound-inspired/) - I sat with my sketchbook and hit play. As I was listening I felt inspired to close my eyes and had a smile on my face as images started to appear. I started making marks of that smile and what I could see with my eyes closed and it evolved from there.. The bees are - [One reality, different perceptions](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/one-reality-different-perceptions/) - Panels show images of my dog’s rainbow snuffle mat as he and I see it. We both love it, and one another, despite seeing the image in totally different ways. We are united, rather than divided, by our different perceptions of the rainbow spectrum ? - [A school with a view](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/a-school-with-a-view/) - A winters day that cannot fail to impress while at work - [Uplifts my Days](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/uplifts-my-days/) - Bright and Beautiful Colours always brightens my days - [Being with Dog](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/being-with-dog/) - Nothing beats being with Dog! - [Snuggled Up](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/snuggled-up/) - I like getting ready for bed snuggled up under my duvet. - [Play on the Slide](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/play-on-the-slide/) - I like to play on the slide with my sister. We have fun. - [Gardening](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/gardening/) - I like gardening with my Dad. We grow tomatoes and peppers. I feel happy when I am in the garden. - [Sing, Walk and Bake](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/sing-walk-and-bake/) - I Like to sing, walk my dog and do baking with Mummy. - [makes me happy](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/makes-me-happy/) - Playing football, dancing and being with my family makes me happy. - [Gardening with my Grandad](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/gardening-with-my-grandad/) - I Like gardening with my Grandad, playing mine craft, riding my boke and playing mums piano. - [Helping the Earth](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/helping-the-earth/) - I love helping the Earth, singing and doing art. - [Football and Singing](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/football-and-singing/) - I really like playing football with my friend and singing. sometimes I do it when I play football. - [Riding my Bike](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/riding-my-bike/) - I like to get muddy riding my bike with my family. - [Football](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/football-3/) - I feel happy when I play football with my friends. - [Sunsets](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/sunsets/) - All the colours in the sunset make me calm. - [Being with my Family](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/being-with-my-family/) - I love being with my whole family - walking in the countryside - [Puppy](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/puppy/) - I like playing with my puppy and giving her some treats. - [Tickling My Brother](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/tickling-my-brother/) - I'm happy when I'm tickling my brother, holding my guinea pig and caring for my pets. - [Looking at the Stars](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/looking-at-the-stars/) - I'm happy when I'm looking at the stars. I like finding the North Star. - [Rainbow](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/rainbow-4/) - I love to see the colours in the rainbow. - [Shafts of Light](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/shafts-of-light/) - The view from the top! - [Wide Open Space](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/wide-open-space/) - It always makes me feel good to be connected to nature #Inspiring - [Delight](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/delight/) - The sky often makes me stop in my tracks and marvel - [Light at the end of the tunnel](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel/) - A sign of better things to come, spring is on the way, a new day approaches. - [Besties](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/besties/) - My friends make me feel inspired - [Things I Love](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/things-i-love/) - I chose these things because I love to dance, facetime my friends and eat food. I love to write down my feelings. - [Learning makes me calm](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/learning-makes-me-calm/) - I like Anime as I can learn some of the things I like and it makes me calm. - [Cheers me up](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/cheers-me-up/) - I picked the stuff on my sheet because when I'm down, I got to them and they cheer me up. - [Famous Actress](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/famous-actress/) - Singing and dancing as a famous actress. - [Rainbow](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/rainbow-3/) - I like nature, especially when I see a rainbow with all it's colours. - [Playing Football](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/playing-football/) - I enjoy playing football at the weekend with my team. - [Walking the Dog](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/walking-the-dog-2/) - I enjoy walking my dog around the park. - [Animals](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/animals/) - I like stroking all my different animals, I like how they feel. - [Camping](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/camping-2/) - I enjoy camping on a hot day with my Dad. - [Stunning](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/stunning/) - [Nature is amazing](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/nature-is-amazing-2/) - [Seeds ready to fly](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/seeds-ready-to-fly/) - [A lesson in stillness](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/a-lesson-in-stillness/) - [Always makes me smile](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/always-makes-me-smile/) - ET drive home! I like to place things in places to make me smile - [Love watching things grow!](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/love-watching-things-grow/) - Especially if they are surrounded by dinosaurs! - [Nature is Amazing](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/nature-is-amazing/) - I learnt that starfish can regenerate the whole body from one severed limb! - [Sheep and Sheep Dog](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/sheep-and-sheep-dog/) - Walking with my flock of sheep and sheep dog - [Between the toes](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/between-the-toes/) - Such a liberating feeling - [Relaxation](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/relaxation/) - Time away from the normal routines, nice to put your feet up. - [Always Changing](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/always-changing/) - Flowing water always reminds me that the only constant is change - [To the Ocean](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/to-the-ocean/) - Being close to nature inspires me. - [Special Occasion](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/special-occasion/) - For a special occasion, I will go bowling with my family and cousin. - [5 a side football](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/5-a-side-football/) - Playing 5 a side football on a Sunday and winning the match. - [Being Creative](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/being-creative/) - I like being creative, I enjoy drawing especially animals. - [Playing Music](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/playing-music/) - I Like playing music, but especially enjoy playing the piano. - [Music](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/music-5/) - Music, drawing, spending time with my Dad - [Computer Games](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/computer-games/) - I enjoy playing on my Wii U, my favourite game is 'Rabbits go Home' - [Singing](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/singing/) - Singing 'Sweet Melody' by Little Mix in my bedroom - [Drawing](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/drawing-2/) - Drawing a reflection from space - [Moon](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/moon/) - Watching the moon set with my little sister - [Rock Climbing](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/rock-climbing-2/) - Rock climbing at bradgate park with my family - [In the Car](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/in-the-car/) - Driving in the car with my dad - [Colours](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/colours/) - Wow! - [Frog pretending to be a leaf](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/frog-pretending-to-be-a-leaf/) - I love being in nature it always inspires me. I have to be very present to notice things like this. - [Paradise](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/paradise/) - For me this is paradise - [Full Bloom](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/full-bloom/) - A stunning arrangement on a beautiful day - [Paintings in the sky](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/paintings-in-the-sky/) - Sunsets always uplift me - [First signs of spring](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/first-signs-of-spring/) - The changing of the seasons always inspires me, new growth of spring - [Surprise Party](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/surprise-party/) - Not sure If I have enough balloons! Love to celebrate - [In Bloom](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/in-bloom-2/) - I love to spend time in the garden - [by the sea](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/by-the-sea-5/) - It uplifts and inspires me to be by the sea - [Walking through the woods](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/walking-through-the-woods/) - Walking always lifts me, I love to explore paths through the woods - [Love to bake](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/love-to-bake/) - Good enough to eat! - [Creating](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/creating-2/) - Love making things out of wood - [nature is the greatest artist](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/nature-is-the-greatest-artist/) - Just stunning nature always inspires me no matter what the season. - [Out in the snow](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/out-in-the-snow/) - Haven't had snow like this for years. Takes years off me being out in it! - [Keeping Warm](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/keeping-warm/) - curled up inside with the cat uplifts me - [Walking in nature](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/walking-in-nature/) - Being outside in nature always inspires me - [natures gift](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/natures-gift-2/) - I love being out and capturing life as it grows. - [Reminders](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/reminders/) - I love looking back at images and the uplifting memories they can bring. - [When the sun shines](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/when-the-sun-shines/) - Love to be outside when the sun is shining! - [So much to be grateful for](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/so-much-to-be-grateful-for/) - thinking of the things that I'm grateful for always uplifts and inspires me. - [time to focus](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/time-to-focus/) - I love to create beings me so in to the moment - [Getting out of doing the ironing](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/getting-out-of-doing-the-ironing/) - Cat enjoying the daily socially distanced exercise - [Capturing a Wonderful Place](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/capturing-a-wonderful-place/) - My two favourite things in one! - [oh to be by the sea](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/oh-to-be-by-the-sea/) - think the image says it all. Good memories - [Herd the rules?](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/herd-the-rules/) - hope this uplifts you as much as it did me on my walk. - [Beauty of Nature](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/beauty-of-nature-2/) - I am always inspired by nature - [and relax](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/and-relax/) - the cat has been such an uplifting friend during lockdown, teaching us just how to relax! - [Lyrics and Love](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/lyrics-and-love/) - I did this because of the lyrics and because the song made me think of love. - [Friends](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/friends/) - I drew these people for you to show you that friends never want to go and stay there forever. - [inspire you](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/inspire-you/) - It might inspire you to see which one you like. - [Amazing and Relaxed](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/amazing-and-relaxed/) - I did a portrait because it makes me feel amazing and relaxed. - [choose to be inspired](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/choose-to-be-inspired/) - I've drawn these pictures to express all the things that make me feel happy and will inspire people to choose to do these activities. - [Express Yourself](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/express-yourself/) - I did this picture because some people might do these things to express themselves. - [Music and Love](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/music-and-love/) - I've drawn this picture because the song reminded me of music and love and I've drawn a picture of a sunset because it looks pretty. - [Family Football](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/family-football/) - I love being with my mum and dad and I like to play football and it makes me feel very happy. - [Me and my Dad](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/me-and-my-dad/) - This is a picture of me and my dad. I used all sorts of equipment. - [Horse Riding & Camping](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/horse-riding-camping/) - I love to be camping with my Dad and I like to horse ride. - [Play](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/play/) - I put football and people cheering. And I play with my dogs and I play with my lego. Then I always go outside on my bike. - [football](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/football-2/) - I love playing football with my friends. - [Loud Noises](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/loud-noises/) - I like to play football and playing drums. I like to play football with my friends so I can score goals. I like to play the drums so I can play loud noises and I love loud noises! - [bee in the garden](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/bee-in-the-garden/) - I enjoy painting and being in the garden - [Singing Inspires Me](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/singing-inspires-me/) - Singing Inspires Me - [Music](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/music-4/) - Music inspires me - [In My Life](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/in-my-life/) - Where I am at in my life. - [Me and My Nan](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/me-and-my-nan/) - Love between me and my Nan. - [Walking My Dog](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/walking-my-dog/) - Being kind and walking my dog inspires me. - [Colours inspire me](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/colours-inspire-me/) - Colours inspire me. - [Inspiring](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/inspiring/) - This inspires me because it shows who I really am. - [Drawing](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/drawing/) - Drawing made up characters, inspires me. - [Reading](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/reading/) - Reading inspires me. - [Drones](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/drones/) - Drones inspire me. - [Rainbows and Rainbow Flowers](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/rainbows-and-rainbow-flowers/) - I feel happy when I think of rainbows and rainbow flowers. - [out of the window](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/out-of-the-window/) - I did a girl looking out of the window with paintings of things I like. - [I Love Drawing](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/i-love-drawing/) - I think all of these things express me but out of all of them the thing that expresses me most is definitely the actual drawing, 'I Love Drawing' - [painting in life](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/painting-in-life/) - Every splodge leads to a painting in life. - [Fave](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/fave/) - My fave year, my fave moment, best show, fave team. - [success](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/success/) - Every bit of success leads to a better future - [the key to success](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/the-key-to-success/) - 'the key to success is to start before you are ready' I've drawn a train with a keyboard because I like playing it. I've also drawn buildings. - [what inspires me](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/what-inspires-me/) - What inspires me! Art makes me feel relaxed. Reading helps me calm down. Running makes me feel free : ) - [Bearded Dragon](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/bearded-dragon/) - This is a Bearded Dragon. I'm having fun drawing. Bearded Dragons live in Australia. - [Everything is connected](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/everything-is-connected/) - This picture shows how everything and everyone is connected. - [I enjoy them all](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/i-enjoy-them-all/) - I am inspired by all of these things because I enjoy them all. - [Sing](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/sing/) - Sing and Having Fun - [Dance](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/dance/) - Dance, gymnastics, football and ballet. - [Scooting under the rainbow](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/scooting-under-the-rainbow/) - It's a drawing of a road that takes you past all the things that make me happy; the sun, riding my scooter, thinking hearts, love, rainbows and looking for treasure at the end of the rainbow. - [Conkers](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/conkers/) - I had a lovely day out at conkers. I really like drawing and colouring with bright colours! - [And then there were three!](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/and-then-there-were-three/) - These little creative beings keep me on my toes and inspire me! - [Pheasant](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/pheasant/) - Capturing nature and painting inspires me! I hope this uplifts you as much it did me when creating it - [Baking](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/baking/) - Baking makes me happy because you can do whatever theme you want and be creative . I feel relaxed when I am cooking and I get to lick the spoon at the end! - [See the world](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/see-the-world/) - This is picture was drawn to inspire others to see the world. - [Things that make me happy](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/things-that-make-me-happy/) - Things that make me happy: Star Wars, my Guitar, reading, watching movies, sticks (I love collecting sticks and playing with them), dodgeball and being with my family. - [My Happy Place](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/my-happy-place/) - This image is a representation of me and what lights me up from the inside out. My passions and interests that spark joy in me and how I like to express myself. - [Lined Rainbows ♫♪](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/lined-rainbows-♫♪/) - I think colours make people happier and inspire people. :)? - [Mountains](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/mountains/) - I love being outside with my family especially walking in the mountains when we are on holiday. - [Splash, Kick, Boosh!](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/splash-kick-boosh/) - My picture is about having fun and feeling happy - [My family tree](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/my-family-tree/) - This is my family tree, it has all the people in my life that inspire me to do great things. When I’m sad they make me happy. I love my family. - [Gaming With My Brother](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/gaming-with-my-brother/) - It makes us happy when we play together on our computers, at home with our new puppy. - [Colours of fame](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/colours-of-fame/) - My image is about the wonder of colours and how colours are beautiful, even if your are feeling down. My image is very beautiful and I hope others will feel the same way as me when I look at the picture. - [Sun set on my inspiration](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/sun-set-on-my-inspiration/) - Using metallic pens and coloured tape I created a setting sun backdrop. On every other ray I have drawn things that I love and inspire me - music (I love playing and listening to the piano), sports, cityscape at night, mountains and a forest. - [Noah being a pop star](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/noah-being-a-pop-star/) - Playing my music to make everyone happy - [Sports!](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/sports/) - I painted this since I love doing sports and it’s my passion so I want to inspire others to get into a sport since it’s so fun! - [Rock climbing](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/rock-climbing/) - I love being out in the open air, rock climbing. It makes me feel calm and energetic. And I know it is great for my health and mental well-being. - [Daisy](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/daisy/) - The sound of Daisy barking makes me laugh and feel happy. - [Palm tree](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/palm-tree/) - A palm tree with a yellow, red and orange background. - [Castle](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/castle/) - [There's another world up there!](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/theres-another-world-up-there/) - In a land far far away. - [Cuddles with Bluebell](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/cuddles-with-bluebell/) - This is me cuddling my guinea pig, Bluebell. Playing with her always makes me feel happy. - [ELEPHANTS SWINGING](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/elephants-swinging/) - I love elephants. They have amazing memories. Memories bring hope, inspiration and happiness to me. As I dream I imagine elephants dancing and trumpeting along to my favourite piano music called The Swing, (that I love playing) spreading love and joy and creating even more happy memories. - [Jump, Splash, Boosh!](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/jump-splash-boosh/) - [Splatted pallet](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/splatted-pallet/) - I made this paint pallet as I love art and hope that my life will involve it. - [Things I do to express myself?](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/things-i-do-to-express-myself😊/) - My image is a collection of things I like to watch, play and do to relax and express myself. Taking time each day to do what you enjoy is really important to me and makes me smile, laugh and learn. - [Turn the pages](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/turn-the-pages/) - I really like reading as it calms me so I decided to make a picture using a few of my books and pages from them. ? - [My family expressing themselves](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/my-family-expressing-themselves/) - [Rainbow Book](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/rainbow-book/) - The song & colour of The Yellow Book make me happy when I hear & look at them just like rainbows! What do you like? What’s your thing that you like? Be happy ? - [Ice cream](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/ice-cream-2/) - I like the song, it makes me happy but I love ice cream because it’s nice & yummy! - [Clouds of Inspiration](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/clouds-of-inspiration/) - capturing the ever changing sky is wonderful, I always feel inspired and lifted when I'm able to capture a beautiful moment like this - [A present from a friend](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/a-present-from-a-friend/) - Good company always inspires me, and what a treat - [A gift](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/a-gift/) - It was good to get so close to this stag, we had to be very quiet, it lifted me to see it - [Inspired by Nature](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/inspired-by-nature/) - some days its like taking a walk in a painting, it always clears my mind and inspires me - [Football](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/football/) - This is a team sport and it is very fun. It is a great excuse to be out side with your friends and keep fit and healthy - [Seeing the light beyond darkness](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/seeing-the-light-beyond-darkness/) - [Nostrilamous](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/nostrilamous/) - [Seahorse Island](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/seahorse-island/) - This is the front cover for a story I am writing, about two Japanese Maikos (apprentice Geishas) who have adventures under the sea. Sometimes the shape of Japan is compared to a seahorse. I am in love will all things to do with traditional Japan. - [Under the sea](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/under-the-sea-2/) - I have been making collages and thinking of starting my own magazine called 'The Storyteller', the first one will be about 'oceans and seas' - [Permission to just be](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/permission-to-just-be/) - Welcoming weeds into my tiny garden, I now have nettles, and apple mint, taller than my little apple tree. It's a pleasure to sit in the sunshine and see nature re-establishing itself, even in the cracks of the concrete path, like this dandelion. Later the garden will be filled with bees and butterflies, and blackberries - [just friends you haven't met yet](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/just-friends-you-havent-met-yet/) - During lockdown2020 I have been drawn to things around my house: small, seemingly, insignificant details, that my have caught my eye during these many still moments and, with time to capture and reflect, began to document them with my iPhone camera. Lately, as an aside from that, I have started a series of seeing 'faces' - [Our Rainbow Thank you](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/our-rainbow-thank-you/) - Painting a rainbow for our window, to thank the wonderful keyworkers. - [Walking in freedom](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/walking-in-freedom/) - A local family walk for wellbeing and an appreciation of how fortunate we are. - [Springing forward](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/springing-forward-2/) - Avenue of trees with a path of daffodils between - [A place to go & a place to grow](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/a-place-to-go-a-place-to-grow/) - A positive from lockdown has been more time to slow down and attend the veg patch. Gardening is great for mental health in itself but with the rise of nutritional psychiatry and the recognition that food really does effect mood, there’s never been a better time to get outside and grow your own! - [Sunset reflections](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/sunset-reflections/) - A mindful sunset walk during lockdown to escape the bombardment of news. Taken from the banks of Hambleton Peninsula, Rutland Water. - [Lifting the Blues](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/lifting-the-blues/) - A blue painted residential house with blue sky background. - [Garden Meadow](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/garden-meadow/) - A weedy garden was transformed with a packet of seeds - [Bare.](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/bare/) - This is pencil sketch depicts myself, a sufferer of Trichotillomania. The condition is a compulsive hair pulling disorder. Emphasising the rawness and nakedness of the self; this artwork seeks to remove the stigma associated with bald women- the concept of women having long flowing locks has been completely removed and regenerated into a piece presenting - [Focus](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/focus-3/) - Focus on what brings you happiness. - [Standout](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/standout/) - Focus on the bright things in life. - [Spring](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/spring/) - Water colour of the Scottish countryside in Spring. During Lockdown my daughter enjoyed getting out walking and seeing the Lambs - [Dusk](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/dusk/) - Water colour image - [My Lockdown Map](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/my-lockdown-map/) - Using wool dyed with things I found on my daily walk, in the garden, around the house and donated by neighbours, I wove my version of my lockdown map - [Reflections in the River Stort](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/reflections-in-the-river-stort/) - During lockdown, when we were allowed out just once a day. We are lucky enough to live near the River Stort and we used to regularly walk along the canal, and seeing and feeling nature all around me made me relax my mind. - [Autumn Glow](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/autumn-glow/) - I took this picture at Stourhead National Trust I love the lighting on the leaves and the contrasting and striking blue sky, which allows my mind to grow and float away into the clouds. - [Nande](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/nande/) - Portrait of nurse Nande wearing PPE - [Giang](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/giang/) - Portrait of Giang lying on a floor upside down - [Gift](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/gift/) - What a gift this was. I looked up the meaning and these are often seen in traditions as representing endurance, change, hope, and life. A perfect message for these times - #ArtLiftingLockdown - [Hope through the storm](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/hope-through-the-storm-2/) - This scene seemed such a good metaphor for all the things going on at present - a sign to remember the sun is always shining behind the clouds - Rainbows are often seen as signs as positive change - a beautiful scene to witness during lockdown - #ArtLiftingLockdown - [Hope through the storm](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/hope-through-the-storm/) - This scene seemed such a good metaphor for all the things going on at present - a sign to remember the sun is always shining behind the clouds - Rainbows are often seen as signs as positive change - a beautiful scene to witness during lockdown - #ArtLiftingLockdown - [Chatsworth Gardens](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/chatsworth-gardens/) - Painted in April during the lockdown this piece measures 20x30 inches and is in oil. Taken from an old photograph of mine I had been planning to paint it for a couple of years and am now pleased with the result. - [Kingfisher](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/kingfisher/) - I painted this in watercolour during lockdown. I took a photo, several years ago of a Kingfisher I saw on a dog walk. Seeing it raised my spirits so I thought painting it might help too... and it did. I hadn't painted using watercolour for around 40 years and never using any knowledge of techniques - [Maybe Next Year](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/maybe-next-year/) - Painted during the lockdown I returned to this subject after a smaller ..simpler piece I made in 2014. it measures 29x46 inches and is an acrylic work - [Heart of the Outwoods](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/heart-of-the-outwoods/) - A connection with nature is important to me to foster a sense of wellbeing. Friendly nature spirits reside in woodlands, and reward those who look after the forest. Ink pen. - [Dream Space](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/dream-space/) - The space to dream, the space to create. Ink pen. - [Polly in the Park](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/polly-in-the-park/) - Polly the Jack Russell. Doggy friends help keep spirits lifted during the lockdown. - [Beacon Hill Trees at Sunset](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/beacon-hill-trees-at-sunset/) - Trees against a gorgeous sunset sky, early spring around the beginning of the lockdown. - [I found a spiders nest](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/i-found-a-spiders-nest/) - I am Polly, my sister hates spiders, I love them. I found this amazing 'spider mansion'. It had 100's of baby spiders creeping around inside, protected by a huge web that their mummy made for them to live in. - [Grandpa's Amazing Shed](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/grandpas-amazing-shed/) - My grandpa has a shed, if anything goes in broken, it comes out as good as new. He is amazing. He has been spending quite a bit of time in his shed during lockdown. He even fitted an intercom to call grandma for a cup of tea. - [Polly's Pine Cone](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/pollys-pine-cone/) - This is a photo of a pine cone that I painted during lockdown. Rainbows were everywhere. I decided to paint each edge in a different colour, which made it look pretty. My mum said it make her smile and it is inspiring to have in the house. The close up photo shows all the details - [Thank you](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/thank-you/) - Floral illustration to say thank you. - [Spring blossom](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/spring-blossom-2/) - Spring blossom bringing positivity during these uncertain times. - [Holiday from Home](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/holiday-from-home/) - A digitally illustrated piece inspired by the daily task of finding entertainment within our own homes during lockdown. Without the ability to travel or even leave our homes, we are forced to reconsider our daily lives and reimagine things which may have seemed mundane previously in order to find joy in the ordinary. - [The Daisies](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/the-daisies/) - I have always thought that daisies are delicate, cheerful, and pretty, during lockdown in April, I had been painting this picture in the garden and my mum bought be some daisies back from her daily exercise in the park (She bought them back as she knows I love them and Daisy is actually my middle - [The seeds have grown](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/the-seeds-have-grown/) - During lockdown, we planted lots of seeds, and this work was inspired by their growth from the soil and up through the ground. I have painted a few pictures in this style, with running droplets of colour. - [Love of Nature](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/love-of-nature/) - This is a painting inspired by my garden I did a few weeks ago. During lockdown we have spent a lot of time in the garden - I love looking at the flowers and chasing butterflies. When I made the picture, I accidentally knocked the paper causing the droplets of colour to run in the - [Afternoon Walks](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/afternoon-walks/) - “All truly great thoughts are conceived by walking.” – Friedrich Nietzsche - [Lunch break sanctuary](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/lunch-break-sanctuary/) - A bench in the garden of my main workplace, where I work as a Music Psychotherapist - [Butterfly](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/butterfly-2/) - My garden is giving me so much pleasure #Lockdown - [Garden](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/garden-2/) - My garden is giving me so much pleasure #Lockdown - [Barley Field](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/barley-field/) - Picture of a Barley field near to where I live on a gorgeous spring day - [Sunset on scooters!](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/sunset-on-scooters/) - Picture from early lockdown. The sun was very large but bright when setting and gave a lovely orange glow - [Rainbow and Me](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/rainbow-and-me/) - This is me standing under a rainbow. Rainbow's are my favourite thing. - [Matthew's Happy Monster](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/matthews-happy-monster/) - This is Matthew's friend the Happy Monster. - [Lockdown love of the beach](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/lockdown-love-of-the-beach/) - Stones picked at the beach, the only place where I could feel good during lockdown - [The calm of the river](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/the-calm-of-the-river/) - A beautiful photograph I took of our local river. The walk through the woods to get here is secluded and feels magical. Good for the soul. - [Through the woods](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/through-the-woods/) - Our daily lockdown walk takes us through the woods. The smell of wild garlic and being in nature nourishes the soul. - [De Montfort Square 11th May 2020](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/de-montfort-square-11th-may-2020/) - There are many benefits to living in Lestah. The slow speed of life enforced by the lockdown has allowed me to appreciate these so much more. Here is the (natural) wildlife of De Montfort Square on a beautiful late spring morning. - [Underneath the spreading chestnut tree, Museum Square.](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/underneath-the-spreading-chestnut-tree-museum-square/) - Museum Square has been deserted and very quiet for the most part during the lockdown. The chestnut trees there are very beautiful all year round. I have been taking photographs of the central tree everyday during the lockdown trying to "capture" the growth, the changing light and the sky. On this occasion though, I was - [Sunlit study](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/sunlit-study/) - Sunlight, flowers from the garden, reds & blues, all brightening up an indoor life of sitting, reading, writing and thinking. Morning in front of this window, planning for a new day and simply learning to BE. It all came together in a perfect picture. - [Under the sea](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/under-the-sea/) - An old canvas provided a wonderful excuse to try out all my beautiful blue acrylic paints. As the old picture was covered the sea got deeper! I was delighted to find orange paper in my collage bag to perfectly complement the blues and cover the marks with a busy highway of fish in the deep - [Escape to Abbey Park](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/escape-to-abbey-park/) - Cycling by the river and canal has been a joy during lockdown and nature has been revelling in the undisturbed quiet and beautiful Spring as much as we have. This idyllic view across the River Soar with it's reflected waterlilies, the many greens of the trees and the variety of birds captures those meditative moments - [Fantasy of flowers](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/fantasy-of-flowers/) - Inspired by the picture on a greetings card, I wanted to do my own version of colourful abstract flowers in a blue vase. I played with household emulsion match-pots before adding acrylics, oils and oil pastels. Four days of lockdown well spent and my own 'Van Gogh' to show for it! - [Spring will return and flowers will grow in place of bloody leaves.](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/spring-will-return-and-flowers-will-grow-in-place-of-bloody-leaves/) - Exploring the infinite possibilities of New digital Media, Each colour, line, and shape combine to build a structure celebrating art harmoniously. Natural objects, faith and beliefs, mysterious depths and richness of shapes and textures, all come to life and vibrate in the colours and luminescence of the images. Through working with both camera and computer, - [Keep the love flowing. ‏Let's all spread kindness during this challenging time Be kind to one another! Let this bring out the best in us](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/keep-the-love-flowing-‏lets-all-spread-kindness-during-this-challenging-time-be-kind-to-one-another-let-this-bring-out-the-best-in-us/) - Exploring the infinite possibilities of New digital Media, Each colour, line, and shape combine to build a structure celebrating art harmoniously. Natural objects, faith and beliefs, mysterious depths and richness of shapes and textures, all come to life and vibrate in the colours and luminescence of the images. Through working with both camera and computer, - [The only limits that exist are the ones in your own mind.](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/the-only-limits-that-exist-are-the-ones-in-your-own-mind/) - Exploring the infinite possibilities of New digital Media, Each colour, line, and shape combine to build a structure celebrating art harmoniously. Natural objects, faith and beliefs, mysterious depths and richness of shapes and textures, all come to life and vibrate in the colours and luminescence of the images. Through working with both camera and computer, - [The happy goat](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/the-happy-goat/) - Lino print of one very happy little goat to bring a smile to your face! - [Rhossili sunflowers](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/rhossili-sunflowers/) - Beautiful Rhossili sunflowers in full bloom bringing with them sunshine and joy. - [Protecting her babies](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/protecting-her-babies/) - Since the lockdown begin we have been spending more time in the garden, I started of on day one photographing all of the wildlife which appeared in our garden, including this lovely bird. Right now I am sitting in the garden listening to her little babies chattering and singing whilst mommy and daddy bird bring - [Cheeky Squirrel](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/cheeky-squirrel/) - Spotted this cheeky guy eating a whole piece of toast on our fence at breakfast! and he didn't want to share with us. - [Capturing Natures Details](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/capturing-natures-details/) - A selection of cotton scarves which I printed using natural leaves and dyes : ecoprinting. Love the whole process of collecting leaves outdoors, preparing them, the dyeing process and the sheer delight in unwrapping the bundles to see the natural detail captured on fabric. - [Calming Dotting](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/calming-dotting/) - I have recently taken up dotting- this tealight holder is the third item I have completed. As a perfectionist, embracing this deceptively simple craft has helped me calm my mind, focus on what's in front of me and learn to relax and live with imperfect. - [New shoes](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/new-shoes/) - New shoes always make me happy. - [The Perfect End](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/the-perfect-end/) - After a day either at work, or even out birdwatching, there is nothing more peaceful than to see the sun setting gently over the water... I hope to capture the tranquility and calm with this shot across the Ouse Washes at Welney WWT This whole project is about "I feel better when..." and I can - [Motherly Love](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/motherly-love/) - Whatever age you are, there is little more comforting than your mothers love. Seeing this little scenario by the side of the water brought it home to me that whatever you are... human, bird, animal... this holds true and I hope to show that love in the picture. This whole project is about "feeling good - [Bubble blower](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/bubble-blower/) - Just added colour to a photo and added a bubble. I love to blow bubbles with wands to relax with. - [Mask and hand sanitiser painting](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/mask-and-hand-sanitiser-painting/) - This is a small painting I made during this lockdown - [Min Yoongi/Suga from Bts](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/min-yoongi-suga-from-bts/) - This is a charcoal drawing I have made on an a2 piece of paper. - [A haze of forget-me-nots.](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/a-haze-of-forget-me-nots/) - Forget - me - not, covid19 lockdown will never be forgotten, but it could change us for the better. Here’s hoping good things come from our eyes being opened to new things, senses, emotions and a whole lot me. Let’s leave this difficult time with a new way of thinking. Seeing sights like this proves - [Smile shadow with buttercups.](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/smile-shadow-with-buttercups/) - This is how I feel when going for my allocated exercise to our local park ‘Pishiobury Park’. Happy with buttercups. We must all Try and look for the best in life how ever hard it is. Back home is tough, but when the sun is shining how can you not smile! - [Sarah Lord](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/sarah-lord/) - Here is my second free portrait of an NHS worker - for #portraitsfornhsheroes This is Sarah Lord who is a Nursing assistant after a very long shift, and works for the St Clare Hospice. She’s doing an invaluable job. Thank you- we bow to you. - [The Storm](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/the-storm/) - After darkness there is always light. - [Hope after storm](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/hope-after-storm/) - After the sadness there will be new hope. - [Make a wish](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/make-a-wish/) - Making wishes to make me happy during lockdown. - [Windmill](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/windmill/) - Windmill in Sneinton, Nottingham. - [My story's far from finished](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/my-storys-far-from-finished/) - This image represents the hardships myself has gone through during quarantine. - [Dandelions are beautiful too](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/dandelions-are-beautiful-too/) - Bright yellow dandelion head. - [The duck](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/the-duck/) - Egg box duck - [#bop](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/bop/) - [Sonic the hedgehog](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/sonic-the-hedgehog/) - [wow](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/wow/) - Sometimes it feels like your walking in a painting, this was one of those times. - [Bliss](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/bliss/) - How thankful I am for the wide open spaces. good for mental health #StaySafe - [Look Up](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/look-up/) - So many colours! I almost tripped over whilst looking up - [Lockdown Morning](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/lockdown-morning/) - Painting acrylic on canvas, 50 x 60 cm. - [Spirit of the rainbow](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/spirit-of-the-rainbow/) - Totem the Spanish Mustang Photos taken in Farnham Bishops Stortford - [Out of Africa](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/out-of-africa/) - Whilst recovering with a spiral fracture and cast on his leg, Harrison turned to art therapy to help him channel his more creative side. Inspired by an African homework theme. - [Isolation frustration](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/isolation-frustration/) - [Lockdown Beach](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/lockdown-beach/) - 7 beach houses depicting 7 individual homes as part of one family (mum, dad & 5 children) painted in the period of lockdown (COVID-19) demonstrating a desolate beach. Inspired by Wells on Sea, where the family were due to spend Easter. - [Purple Ink Drop](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/purple-ink-drop/) - GCSE Graphic Design artwork for 2020 - 2ml of ink in 27000ml of water - [Ink In Water](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/ink-in-water/) - GCSE Graphic Design artwork for 2020 - [Inquisitive mum and her babies](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/inquisitive-mum-and-her-babies/) - Early evening walk over fields in Kibworth Harcourt Leicestershire- sun starting to set - lots of sheep with their lambs- all very inquisitive! - [Rainbow of love ??](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/rainbow-of-love/) - All of the elements to make a perfect rainbow....and make a wish on a shooting star? - [Mystical Nights](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/mystical-nights/) - [Bridging Worlds](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/bridging-worlds/) - A bridge between the visible and the invisible, just like man. - [Women of covid](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/women-of-covid/) - Collage of women created by cutting up old art books. Dedicated to my mum who died in November and who is in the collage. - [Capercaillie](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/capercaillie/) - Watercolour of capercaillie - [Blue tit](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/blue-tit/) - Water colour blue tit - [Lunch Break](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/lunch-break/) - Two Geese - [Blossom](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/blossom/) - Blossom in April - [Rainbow Hearts](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/rainbow-hearts/) - Painting for our community of helpers. - [My Rainbow Garden](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/my-rainbow-garden/) - Flowers are blooming, stop lockdown consuming. - [Swiss waterfall](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/swiss-waterfall/) - [Fairy House](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/fairy-house/) - [The end of the walk](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/the-end-of-the-walk/) - The end of the path in Sorrento - [Holiday](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/holiday/) - A little piece of beauty - [Flowers](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/flowers-4/) - A collage of colourful flowers with paper circles in the middle. - [Heart hand for NHS](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/heart-hand-for-nhs/) - Card made for patients on ward 29 Glenfield Hospital. - [Forget Me Not](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/forget-me-not/) - A bunch of Forget Me Nots in a simple blue ceramic jug. Using pencil and watercolour - free flowing. - [Spring Blossom](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/spring-blossom/) - The hedgerows and paths are lined full of blossoming trees, wildflowers and shrubs. Caught some beautiful delicate blossom on early evening walk with iPhone 8plus camera in portrait mode - [Mornings](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/mornings/) - Starting days positively with a beautiful sunrise makes all the difference - [Reflection](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/reflection-2/) - Kirby Muxloe Castle on a spring afternoon. - [Drawings](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/drawings/) - During lockdown I have been drawing icons that I like and I have been creating frames for them to display in my house. - [Sunset](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/sunset-5/) - The sun sets but rises on a new caring world. - [Bare branches to blossom](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/bare-branches-to-blossom/) - In just 2 weeks on my daily exercise I've watched this tree change from branches and twigs to bright blossom. Amazes me how the world continues to bloom, it always inspires me, I hope it does the same for you - #StaySafe #ArtLiftingLockdown - [I can see the sky!](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/i-can-see-the-sky/) - Locked down in a Brisbane hotel after returning from a failed trip to Portugal. 5 days of not seeing the sky and now having only 20 minutes per day under police escort! - [New life](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/new-life/) - New life gives us hope for the future - [Tree of Hands](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/tree-of-hands/) - Tree with hands, garden tea, the moon & stars, nature & togetherness. - [Good morning](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/good-morning/) - Dawn will continue to break, beautifully - [Pansy](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/pansy/) - Purple pansy - [Rainbow of hope](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/rainbow-of-hope/) - [Sea of glass](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/sea-of-glass/) - Acrylic on canvas - [At peace in Levanto](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/at-peace-in-levanto/) - Acrylic on canvas - [Brightens my Day](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/brightens-my-day/) - Daily exercise at this time of year is always beautiful - new life springing up everywhere, this certainly brightened my day, I hope it does yours. #KeepSafe #ArtLiftingLockdown - [2 metre rule!](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/2-metre-rule/) - I tried to tell them! : ) #distancing - [Aurora Black](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/aurora-black/) - Cold lands, Dark skies, who knows whats next? Sun : ) - [Sunset Stroll](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/sunset-stroll/) - Sunset at Christchurch Marina - [Sunset the Lake](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/sunset-the-lake/) - Sunset warming the lake and picking out a swan on the water - [Beach at Sunset](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/beach-at-sunset/) - [The Waterlily by Charlotte Middleton](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/the-waterlily/) - This piece displays finding beauty within. The fine liner waterlily is such a delicate, small and timid part of a great, strong and mighty river which surrounds it, yet the flower is so beautiful. My inspiration for this piece was feeling small, represented by the flower, in a big world full of stress, anger, unfaithfulness - [Reflections of the Mind by Joseph Thurman](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/reflections-of-the-mind-by-joseph-thurman/) - I feel better when looking at the world in many different ways. View more college visual cover art published in #TheYellowBook - [From the Inside Out by Joshua Blacknell](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/from-the-inside-out-by-joshua-blacknell/) - I feel better when people recognise the great ideas coming from the person inside the wheelchair, rather than the wheelchair it doesn’t identify who I am. View more college visual cover art published in #TheYellowBook - [Summer Friends by Isaac Rosales](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/summer-friends/) - This photo represents the freedom and happiness young teenagers have when all the stress of the world is upon them. I really liked this photo because I thought it was unique in the way he hanged on the rim, it showed the creativity of what teenagers like my friend and I have. It was just - [Freedom of Friendship by Amy Gordon](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/freedom-of-friendship/) - I feel better when I’m with my friends. Nature makes me feel free. View more college visual cover art published in #TheYellowBook - [Rainbow](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/rainbow/) - View more #IFeelBetterWhen visual art published in #TheSchoolYellowBook - [Owl](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/owl/) - View more #IFeelBetterWhen visual art published in #TheSchoolYellowBook - [Drawing & Sketches](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/drawing-sketches/) - View more #IFeelBetterWhen visual art published in #TheSchoolYellowBook - [Kind & Calm](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/kind-calm/) - View more #IFeelBetterWhen visual art published in #TheSchoolYellowBook - [Bright Garden](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/bright-garden/) - View more #IFeelBetterWhen visual art published in #TheSchoolYellowBook - [I love to be](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/i-love-to-be/) - View more #IFeelBetterWhen visual art published in #TheSchoolYellowBook - [Calm](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/calm/) - View more #IFeelBetterWhen visual art published in #TheSchoolYellowBook - [Family](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/7l/) - I am happy when I am surrounded by my family. View more #IFeelBetterWhen visual art published in #TheSchoolYellowBook - [The Big Sky](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/6l/) - I feel better when I can listen to the waves against the sand and watch the sun set behind the dunes. View more #IFeelBetterWhen visual art published in #TheSchoolYellowBook - [Taking Flight](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/5l/) - This picture is how I feel when I am taking pictures. I feel alive and like I am about to spread my wings and take flight. View more #IFeelBetterWhen visual art published in #TheSchoolYellowBook - [Bridge to Ngoc Son](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/4l/) - When opportunity presents itself. View more #IFeelBetterWhen visual art published in #TheSchoolYellowBook - [Stargazing](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/3l/) - I feel better when looking at the stars because the patterns in the sky are calming. View more #IFeelBetterWhen visual art published in #TheSchoolYellowBook - [By the Seaside](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/1l/) - I feel better when I’m by the sea, relaxing, taking a break away from my everyday worries. View more #IFeelBetterWhen visual art published in #TheSchoolYellowBook - [Look above the clouds](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/2l/) - The painting represents how people express themselves through art. Art lets you think outside the box and makes you create your own world on a piece of paper. View more #IFeelBetterWhen visual art published in #TheSchoolYellowBook - [Ocean Sunset](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/ocean-sunset/) - ‘Looking at my picture makes me feel calm and happy’. View more #IFeelBetterWhen visual art published in #TheSchoolYellowBook - [Dancing in Summer](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/dancing-in-summer/) - ‘Dancing helps me express my emotions – it makes me happy and feel free’. View more #IFeelBetterWhen visual art published in #TheSchoolYellowBook - [Cuddles with Mum](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/cuddles-with-mum/) - ‘Huggle cuddle my mummy in the morning, it makes me happy’. View more #IFeelBetterWhen visual art published in #TheSchoolYellowBook - [Imagine](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/imagine/) - ‘I love abstract, unique, colourful, bright and happy things. They cheer me up when I feel sad’. View more #IFeelBetterWhen visual art published in #TheSchoolYellowBook - [Spending Time with Family](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/spending-time-with-family/) - ‘When I make Finn laugh it makes me happy’. View more #IFeelBetterWhen visual art published in #TheSchoolYellowBook - [Calm Dark Nights](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/calm-dark-nights/) - ‘I made this picture because I love the solar system/space. It makes me happy looking at the sky on a dark night’. View more #IFeelBetterWhen visual art published in #TheSchoolYellowBook - [Walking Willow](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/walking-willow/) - ‘I like being with Willow because she’s cute, soft and fluffy’. 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I always feel better when out with Tony! View more Art & Photography published in #TheUoLYellowBook - [I feel better when by Debbie Miles](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/i-feel-better-when-by-debbie-miles/) - I feel better when I observe Nature, the colours, shapes and forms. Whether it be through painting or photography. View more Art & Photography published in #TheUoLYellowBook - [I feel better when by Debbie Miles](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/i-feel-better-when-by-debbie-miles-2/) - I feel better when I observe Nature, the colours, shapes and forms. Whether it be through painting or photography. View more Art & Photography published in #TheUoLYellowBook - [Unexpected owl by Sally Ann Dyer](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/unexpected-owl-by-sally-ann-dyer/) - Bright ‘Brusho’ colours swirling and crossing over each other. The joy of experimentation and of pure colour. The satisfaction of a painting turning out well. The wonder of discovering that this way up an owl is looking out at me. I feel pleased and proud. View more Art & Photography published in #TheUoLYellowBook - [Tim by Megan Hunter](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/tim-by-megan-hunter/) - Painting of my friend Tim in his studio as part of my series of artists in their studio’s. View more Art & Photography published in #TheUoLYellowBook - [Reaching for the good things in life by Kamilla Kwiatkowska](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/reaching-for-the-good-things-in-life-by-kamilla-kwiatkowska/) - Natures gift! View more Art & Photography published in #TheUoLYellowBook - [New Moon by Sally Ann Dyer](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/new-moon-by-sally-ann-dyer/) - Here at the end of the day the shadows have encroached on the land, but over the estuary the sky has turned a clear dark blue contrasting perfectly with the orange of sunset and it’s reflection in the water. Though there is an ending there is also promise in the sky as the new moon - [Nature Soothes by Corinne Fowler](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/nature-soothes-by-corinne-fowler/) - I discovered art in my 40s. I always produce landscapes. It’s an absorbing adventure. View more Art & Photography published in #TheUoLYellowBook - [Nature by Polly Morgan](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/nature-by-polly-morgan/) - I feel better when... I am surrounded by sunlight! View more Art & Photography published in #TheUoLYellowBook - [My First Flowers by Sally Ann Dyer](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/my-first-flowers-by-sally-ann-dyer/) - This was my first attempt at painting with watercolour. I was delighted at how it turned out, despite my lack of technique. My impressionistic vase of leaves and flowers makes me happy with it’s colour and the memory of a new beginning. I cannot draw, but I can play with paint - and that always - [Moon River by Rebecca Moore](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/moon-river-by-rebecca-moore/) - I feel better when I am sewing. The repetitive motion of the needle through fabric and the tactile nature of the finished product is soothing, and prevents anxiety-induced destructive behaviours. In my experience, mindfulness is more easily achieved through concentration on physical processes like this, and the finished work is a good reminder to be - [Handmade with Love by Jacky Bingley](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/handmade-with-love-by-jacky-bingley/) - #ifeelbetterwhen I am behind my sewing machine. In this case, I was sewing together fabric patches to make a baby quilt for a friend. The process of taking pieces of fabric and turning them into something lovely and unique is immensely satisfying, and I love the reaction from recipients who know that whatever I have - [Free by Valeria Zonato](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/free-by-valeria-zonato/) - I feel better when I travel on my bike. I don’t need anything other than the few things I’m carrying and my legs. I feel better when I feel free. View more Art & Photography published in #TheUoLYellowBook - [Doodle by Valeria Zonato](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/doodle-by-valeria-zonato/) - Doodling takes my mind off everything! View more Art & Photography published in #TheUoLYellowBook - [Daisies by Sue Bee](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/daisies-by-sue-bee/) - View more Art & Photography published in #TheUoLYellowBook - [Cepheus by Angie Roberts](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/cepheus-by-angie-roberts/) - A fleeting star in the sky, bathed in teal. View more Art & Photography published in #TheUoLYellowBook - [Cactus by Thilsana Gias](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/cactus-by-thilsana-gias/) - I feel better when I look after my plants. I currently have three cacti and often decorate them with knitted accessories like this heart shaped balloon. The one photographed here was my companion throughout university and looking after him helped me to look after myself when things became challenging. View more Art & Photography published - [Beauty of the Night by Siyuan Ren](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/beauty-of-the-night-by-siyuan-ren/) - This painting reflects the inner peace of mine with melancholy. I feel better when I paint, especially the Chinese meticulous style. The Chinese meticulous style is a painstaking process which helps me focus and meditate. Often the painting is a reflection of my mood at the time. I hope you don’t just see the flowers - [After the Climb by Elisa Bertonicini](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/after-the-climb-by-elisa-bertonicini/) - #IFeelBetterWhen I gaze at the horizon and I lose myself into its infinity. We are incomparably small but we can achieve great incredible things! View more Art & Photography published in #TheUoLYellowBook - [I Feel Better When](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/i-feel-better-when/) - I feel better when I observe Nature, the colours, shapes and forms. Whether it be through painting or photography - [I Feel Better When](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/i-feel-better-when-2/) - I feel better when I observe Nature, the colours, shapes and forms. Whether it be through painting or photography - [I feel better when I observe Nature](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/i-feel-better-when-i-observe-nature/) - I feel better when I observe Nature, the colours, shapes and forms. Whether it be through painting or photography. - [#IFeelBetterWhenIStopToAbsorbMySurroundings](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/ifeelbetterwhenistoptoabsorbmysurroundings/) - #IFeelBetterWhenIStopToAbsorbMySurroundings remembering to live in the moment when when things get overwhelming reminds you there are so many moments gone and many more to come by - [#IFeelBetterWhenITakeAWalk](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/ifeelbetterwhenitakeawalk/) - #IFeelBetterWhenITakeAWalk taking a break to be active with the wind in your face can make you feel calm and centred - [Paraquet in Hyde Park](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/paraquet-in-hyde-park/) - [I feel better when making](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/i-feel-better-when-making/) - I love to create and make using my amazing hands. I love to bring something from my mind in to my hands - [The Journey](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/the-journey-2/) - Wherever I travel I aim to admire the journey - [Giant](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/giant/) - we are just tiny in nature, in the world and this universe but also part of it - [Freedom](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/freedom-2/) - let your heart, your soul be free and fly like a bird - [Sunset Rests](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/sunset-rests/) - I combined the traditional Chinese ink and pigments with wax, chalk paint and oil. The process of exploring these media together was challenging. However, the outcome was very satisfying. I feel better when I test out my crazy ideas--watching ink soaking into the chalk paint and stroking scrumptious oil flowing on wax--and I feel even - [Beauty of the Night](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/nights-beauty/) - This painting reflects the inner peace of mine with melancholy. I feel better when I paint, especially the Chinese meticulous style. The Chinese meticulous style is a painstaking process which helps me focus and meditate. Often the painting is a reflection of my mood at the time. I hope you don’t just see the flowers - [After the climb / Dangerous yoga](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/after-the-climb-dangerous-yoga/) - #IFeelBetterWhen I gaze at the horizon and I lose myself into its infinity. We are incomparably small but we can achieve great incredible things! - [Organise](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/organise/) - I feel better when I stay organised Hand lettered Digital artwork Created on the IPad Using the Apple Pencil - [Value](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/value/) - I feel better when I am valued. A digital hand lettered piece. Created on an IPad using the Apple Pencil. - [White Christmas](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/white-christmas/) - Christmas is coming up, let us take our Christmas trees out and swap our gifts. Wish a white Christmas! - [The Most Beautiful Times](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/the-most-beautiful-times/) - On a sunny morning, we graduated from the University. Colorful flowers, teddy bears, 'Good Luck' water and mugs alongside with our most loved families. What a good memory! We are looking forward to a lovely future. How excited! - [Girl with Metalling Earring](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/girl-with-metalling-earring/) - Metals are industrially recovered from solution by cementation where metals from solution are exchanged with zinc. Here we use cementation as a form of art. The painting illustrates the cementation of gold, silver, iron, tin, nickel, copper and cobalt out of Ionic Liquids. All the metals are grey due to their nano-structure. Fifty spots of - [EVENING](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/evening/) - #IFeelBetterWhen I go someplace new. Taken on Swiss independence day at Lake Geneva. It's just a very pretty lake. (2018) - [CACTUS](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/cactus/) - #IFeelBetterWhen I look after my plants. Aren't cacti just wonderful? I always dress mine up. He's ready for the cold and rainy weather in this photo. I wasn't living with other students when I did my undergraduate degree so at times things felt a little isolating. But because I had my cactus, things were okay. - [OUR WORLD](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/our-world-2/) - #IFeelBetterWhen I dream of other worlds. Dreaming of new places isn't always a form of escapism, it can also be a very useful thing that actively helps you in your day to day life. Sometimes it's nice to just reside in whatever obscurities and shards of reality that your mind produces. It's healthy to allow - [JOURNEY](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/journey/) - #IFeelBetterWhen I allow myself time to develop a skill. This was the first piece I created when I started A-level art. The theme I chose was 'Birds of a feather, flock together'. I didn't have much confidence when I was doing GCSE Art. I always felt like I was lacking and had no individual style. - [quirky frog](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/quirky-frog/) - I feel better when i see quirky animals in nature - [when i see beautiful trees](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/when-i-see-beautiful-trees/) - I feel better when i see beautiful trees in Autumn - ["And Flee Unto God"](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/and-flee-unto-god/) - Kufic Islamic Calligraphy - [Man's best friend](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/mans-best-friend/) - Crisp air, Sunshine, Warm, comfortable layers of clothes, A quiet walk, And Man's best friend. - [I feel better when I'm with her](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/i-feel-better-when-im-with-her/) - The image is a charcoal self-portrait, drawn from memory rather than from a reflection or a photo. The words around the portrait are inspired by a collection of words that I created based on a separate piece based around the theme of 'I feel better when'. I listed words of all the things that made - [Cepheus](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/cepheus/) - A fleeting star in the sky, bathed in teal. - [By Moonlight](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/by-moonlight/) - By moonlight is an artwork that appreciates nature, the moment of contemplation and calm. #IFeelBetterWhen I am in nature, the sky is clear and I can sit and contemplate. - [Nature](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/nature-3/) - I feel better when... I am surrounded by sunlight! - [The light at the end of the tunnel](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/the-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel/) - A little bit of magic and wonder - [Moon River](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/moon-river/) - I feel better when I am sewing. The repetitive motion of the needle through fabric and the tactile nature of the finished product is soothing, and prevents anxiety-induced destructive behaviours. In my experience, mindfulness is more easily achieved through concentration on physical processes like this, and the finished work is a good reminder to be - [Unexpected owl](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/unexpected-owl/) - Bright 'Brusho' colours swirling and crossing over each other. The joy of experimentation and of pure colour. The satisfaction of a painting turning out well :-) The wonder of discovering that this way up an owl is looking out at me. I feel better! - [My first flowers](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/my-first-flowers/) - This was my first attempt at painting with watercolour. I was delighted at how it turned out, despite my lack of technique. My impressionistic vase of leaves and flowers makes me happy with its colour and the memory of a new beginning. I cannot draw, but I can play with paint - and that always - [New moon](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/new-moon/) - Here at the end of the day the shadows have encroached on the land, but over the estuary the sky has turned a clear dark blue contrasting perfectly with the orange of sunset and it's reflection in the water. Though there is an ending there is also promise in the sky as the new moon - [Luminous pond](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/luminous-pond/) - This scene is bathed in sunlight. It shines off the water and waterlilies, lights up the contrasting red flowers and touches the surrounding trees dressed in all the shades of spring green. One moment in time becomes a shimmering jewel to treasure and bring joy to the soul - [Nature soothes](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/nature-soothes/) - I discovered art in my 40s. I always produce landscapes. It's an absorbing adventure. - [Flamingos](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/flamingos/) - Whenever I see flamingos I can't help but perk up a little bit. Maybe it's the way they stand. Maybe it's the pink. - [Charles Street Buses](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/charles-street-buses/) - In the dark of the night, it's nice to see the glow of the buses drive by. - [Doodle](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/doodle/) - Doodling takes my mind off everything! - [All Shall Be Well](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/all-shall-be-well/) - I feel better when I doodle! - [Free](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/free-3/) - I feel better when I travel on my bike. I carry the essential, and that's all I need. I explore new places, meet new people. And I don't need anything other than my legs. I feel better when I feel free. - [Parallel](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/parallel/) - It's not always easy getting on my bike in the morning, and certainly not after a long day at work, but 10 minutes in I know I'll feel better. The potential to see wonderful, beautiful and occasionally really surprising things is much greater when you're in the environment, not looking at it from behind glass. - [Getting High](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/getting-high/) - Once a year I work as a dogsitter in a tiny Austrian village, out of season. There's nothing to do but climb mountains, and nothing gives you perspective like a mountain. - [Bathed in light](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/bathed-in-light/) - Fantastic memories away from everything together, I feel better when on the beach! - [Open](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/open/) - I really enjoy taking close ups, I love the texture's - [Surprises](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/surprises/) - I love it when life shows me something unexpected, a nice surprise. - [By The Sea](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/by-the-sea-4/) - I feel better when I walk on a beach and absorb the beautiful scenery. - [Tony](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/artwork/tony/) - I always feel better when out with Tony! ## USP Forms - [USP Form Demo](https://www.rethinkyourmind.co.uk/usp_form/submit/) - This USP Form Demo enables visitors to submit content. For a more detailed demo, check out the "Starter Form". 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