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Passionate about the value of group work
Facilitator of Personal Development Courses
and therapeutic 3-day Retreats
Founder of Loughrea Youth Theatre

05/06/2026

This weekend, you might choose one cup of tea, coffee, or another favourite drink and give it your full attention ☕

Notice the warmth of the cup in your hands, the aroma, the flavour, and the sensation of the first sip.

You might find yourself wondering about the journey it has taken to arrive with you. Where did the ingredients come from? How many people were involved in growing, transporting, preparing, and bringing it to your table?

Even an ordinary cup can become an opportunity to slow down and reconnect with the present moment.

What was this experience like for you?

04/06/2026

“𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈’𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐞.”
- 𝘈 𝘚𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘵

“𝐈𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐮𝐩 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐨.”
- 𝘈 𝘚𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘵

One of the things I love about this feedback is that it reminds us that personal growth rarely affects only one person.

When we develop greater awareness, understanding, compassion, or emotional literacy, those things often begin to ripple out into our relationships too.

We may find ourselves listening differently, having conversations we might not have had before, understanding others more deeply, or feeling more able to talk about difficult things with the people we care about.

The work we do on ourselves doesn’t stay neatly contained within ourselves. It often touches our friendships, our families, our partnerships, and our communities in ways we may not expect.

What a beautiful thing to witnes.

The Support Programme costs €30/month. Go to www.paulashort.net/support-programme to learn more.

02/06/2026

Shadow 2013 - 2026

On 30th May we had to say goodbye to Shadow, our canine companion for the past thirteen years.

Shadow entered our lives as a puppy, in training to be a diabetes assistance dog for our son Theo. He spent the first two years of his life literally 'shadowing' Theo 24/7, to school, to the cinema, to sports, etc.

Shadow has always been the gentlest of souls and I think he has been loved by everyone who ever met him, humans and animals alike. He welcomed with love all pets and foster pets who entered our home through the years.

He has been with us through the high and low seasons of our lives. He has been Theo’s soulmate and he leaves a void that nothing will ever fill.

Forever in our hearts.

01/06/2026

Hello June, Hello Shadow. This month in the Support Programme we’ll be exploring the topic of 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐰.

The idea of the shadow invites us to become curious about the parts of ourselves that may have been hidden, rejected, forgotten, or simply left unexplored over time.

Our shadow can hold qualities that we might find more difficult to carry or own, like anger or envy, but it can also hold qualities that are more light, like creativity, playfulness, or tenderness.

The invitation this month is not to judge ourselves or to try to become someone different. Rather, it is to gently explore what might be waiting for our attention and understanding. Awareness is often the first step towards integration, and awareness grows when we can notice ourselves with curiosity rather than criticism.

As always, we’ll approach this topic one small step at a time, with kindness, compassion, and respect for whatever emerges along the way…

If you’d like to join us for this month’s exploration, the Support Programme is open to new members throughout the month.

If you have any questions about the programme, feel free to ask in the comments below.

The Support Programme costs €30/month. Go to www.paulashort.net/support-programme to learn more.

30/05/2026

Our bodies do a lot for us each day, and it’s easy to move from one thing to the next without paying much attention to them.

This weekend, could you take a few moments to stretch, reach, loosen, or move in whatever way feels good for you?

Who else might appreciate this reminder today? Please send this to them!

28/05/2026

Over the past while, I’ve been raising funds for Féileacáin through the Clare Burren Marathon Challenge.

Féileacáin provides invaluable support to families who experience the death of a baby during pregnancy or after birth, and I’ve felt very honoured to raise money for an organisation doing such meaningful work.

I’ve been so touched by the kindness, encouragement, and generosity people have shown throughout this fundraiser. Thank you so much to everyone who has donated, shared, supported, or cheered me on along the way.

The fundraising page will remain open until 6th June for anyone who may still wish to contribute. The link is in my bio and in my stories.

Thank you for being here and holding this with me.

25/05/2026

Guess who walked 42kms on Saturday?

22/05/2026

Golden hour can be an easy thing to miss when we’re rushing from one part of the day to the next.

But taking a few moments to notice the evening light, the colour of the sky, or the way everything looks a little different can help us slow down for a moment

What’s your favourite part of the day at the moment?

20/05/2026

“𝐈 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬” — 𝘈 𝘚𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘵

One meaningful part of the Support Programme for many people is the sense of community that develops over time. The personal growth journey can feel like a solitary experience, so there can be something deeply supportive about exploring these areas alongside like-minded people.

Within the programme, there are a few different optional ways to connect. There is a confidential forum for the entire group, smaller group spaces where more familiar connections can develop over time, and the option to be paired with one other participant for mutual support throughout the month.

Some people share regularly, while others participate more quietly. There is never any pressure to engage in a particular way. Even simply knowing the community is there can feel reassuring and supportive.

Meaningful and heartfelt connection can be rarer than many of us realise, and when it is experienced in a safe and respectful space, it can feel deeply restorative.

Alongside the forums and support partnerships, members can also join a live monthly group session where we reflect together on the themes explored throughout the month.

The Support Programme costs €30/month. Go to www.paulashort.net/support-programme to learn more or send this to someone who may be interested.

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