Helen Pengelly | Creating Joy in Later Life

Rising from rock bottom - healing finances and mental health
I've had many challenges in my life - an abusive marriage, bringing up 3 sons as a single mum, being diagnosed with coeliac disease at the age of 40, financial difficulties, losing my home, unemployment, teaching in secondary schools and mental health problems. On top of that one of my sons is an alcoholic and drug addict. He was homeless for many years and I had no contact with him. He's also been to prison 4 times that I know of, possibly more.
I tell you this not to feel sorry for me - any one of these things could be enough to break you & they nearly have, more than once. I hit rock bottom in 2023 and turned 60 a few months later. I am now in the process of rebuilding my life so I can have a comfortable retirement. I count my blessings every day. I am still here and I live near the sea.
Meditation literally saved my life which is why I am so passionate about sharing it with others. I also love cooking & travel.

Helen Pengelly | Creating Joy in Later Life

If anyone ever doubted Dr. Seuss was ahead of his time. This is from 1954.
#metoomovement #metoo

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Helen Pengelly | Creating Joy in Later Life

Thanks to each and every one of you.
Big love ❤️

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Helen Pengelly | Creating Joy in Later Life

The lowest point of my travels came, rather appropriately, right in the middle so it seemed like a good place to start.

#SoloFemaleTravel #WomenTravellers #TravelBlog
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Helen Pengelly | Creating Joy in Later Life

I've been travelling a lot this week so no vlog for now.
This is a beautiful winter solstice sunset in Darwin for your enjoyment while I recover.
Big love 😍
Helen

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Helen Pengelly | Creating Joy in Later Life

I personally don't like music on guided meditations as I find them a distraction. However I would be open to creating some relaxing visualisations with music.
Do you prefer your guided meditations:

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Helen Pengelly | Creating Joy in Later Life

New crystals! A howlite bracelet to help calm an overactive mind. Septarian (dragon stone) for grounding and red jasper for transforming ideas into actions.
What's your favourite?
#crystalhealing #crystals #crystalmagic #healing #healingjourney #healingcrystals #crystalmeditation

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Helen Pengelly | Creating Joy in Later Life

60; lessons in 60 years
Lesson 2
People tell me I'm lucky to live by the beach. I did actually make a conscious decision to move here.
Don't wait to live the life of your dreams start living it now. 🥰

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