Emma Mills London

09/05/2026

They know so much more about the world now, so they say, but all of a sudden it’s May and the days are growing lighter, blossom fills the sidewalks and before you can say sweater weather, spring has begun. And without anyones say so.

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05/04/2026

Wishing you a very happy Easter break. 🌷

16/03/2026

If you’re a human being on planet Earth, especially one who leads, teaches, creates, cares for others, or works closely with people — your life and work stand to benefit enormously from getting into poetry.

This Saturday, March 21st, is World Poetry Day.
It’s also the first day of spring. What a happy pairing?

The theme for World Poetry Day 2026 is: Poetry as a Bridge for Peace and Inclusion. In a world that often feels noisy and divided, poetry helps us circle back to our common ground, leaving us feeling uplifted and inspired. (The short poem from Daniel Ladinsky, quoted in my feature is a brilliant example!)

Along the way, other qualities begin to grow:

• Attention
• Emotional intelligence
• Deep listening
• Creative thinking
• An inspired way of seeing
• Nuanced communication
• A shared human perspective

To mark the occasion and to help you get set up for world poetry day this coming Saturday, I’ve shared five life-changing, peace-giving poetry books that I return to again and again.

Next week I’m back at The University of Westminster as a visiting lecturer, exploring the relationship between poetry, mindfulness, and psychology with students. A topic that continues to fascinate me the more I study it.

If you’d like the reading list and my pointers on the wellbeing benefits of poetry, you can find it in my latest article below.

Do you have a poem or poetry book you return to again and again?

https://emmamillslondon.substack.com/p/a-message-in-a-bottle

30/09/2025

Happy Birthday to the brilliant poet and Sufi mystic Rumi, born today 30 September in 1207.

To mark his birthday, let's share one of his most beautiful poems about opening ourselves to the wonder and gratitude of the Universe.

'And the jewelry the sky wears at night-might as
well say hello to that' -- has to be one my favourite lines!

Which are some of your best loved quotes of poems by Rumi?

- Your Charms May Quadruple -

Being a guest in the universe's house, why not go
out and greet it sometimes in the early morning,

when it may seem she is just waking up and is in
a soft mood and may appreciate more our special
thanks and admiration? We may win her favor and
get a kiss.

Embrace all you can between the poles. Enriched,
then, will be your day, better your luck, more
eloquent your gestures. Your charms may quadruple.

Who wouldn't want that? My suggestions seem a
smart move.

And the jewelry the sky wears at night-might as
well say hello to that, if you are feeling cordial.
Your evening might become filled with intrigue.

Invisible spices are falling from heaven all the time.
If your eye is not holding its hand out, or your
mouth or heart not open,

how will you ever get a full taste of something
that will cure you of many things?

Rendered/translated by the American poet Daniel Ladisnky in his brilliant book, The Purity of Desire, 100 Poems of Rumi.

24/07/2025

‘The muse’s energy is tapped when you stop and listen to the silence inside. Creating sparks of brilliance from barely glowing embers, she is only a breath away.’

📸 A few lines from a book called The Tao of Women by Pamela Metz and Jacqueline Tobin

24/06/2025

I’m thrilled so many of you read and enjoyed my 24 hour meditation guide book, Inhale. Exhale. Repeat.

My new Substack page will be a great place for me to share my writing and diary entries with you between books

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Personal notes and essays on stillness, beauty, and nature. Creative guidance, meditations, poetry inspiration. Dispatches from my life between London and the English countryside. Click to read The Breeze by Emma Mills London, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.

07/04/2025

Which one would you choose? 1️⃣ 2️⃣ 3️⃣or 4️⃣?
Joining the AI action figure set for Emma Mills London. 👗

13/02/2025

Lovey words don't you think?

From the book The Tao Of Women.

09/01/2025

The best way to travel home after evening yoga class

09/01/2025

The only time I wore heels to class… and maybe the only time ever wearing Jimmy Choos ( Sadly!)

Not all work days are as glam as this one, but it was fun!

These photos were from a feature with Red Magazine a while back, and some behind the scenes pics too.

The theme was new year, healthy reset and alongside other wellness experts I shared tips from my Mindful Eating Guide called Relish. Which I had written in 2014.

Lots of people want to eat well and improve their diet this time of year. Mindful eating isn’t a nutritional plan with certain foods in or out of favour. Instead it’s about eating joyfully, with understanding and compassion.

Intrigued? Here are a few jumping off points to get started with

6 Steps to Mindful Eating

1️⃣ Pause Before You Begin
Before taking your first bite, pause. Take a deep breath, observe your meal, and give thanks for the journey it took to reach your plate.

2️⃣ Engage Your Senses
Notice the colors, textures, and aromas of your food. Let your eyes and nose savor it before your taste buds do. This sets the tone for a slower, more enjoyable meal.

3️⃣ Take Smaller Bites
Smaller bites allow you to truly experience the flavors and textures of your food. Chew slowly, noticing how each bite transforms as you eat.

4️⃣ Put Down Your Fork
Between bites, set your fork down. It creates space to reflect on the experience of eating and helps prevent rushing through your meal.

5️⃣ Tune Into Your Body
Pay attention to how your body feels as you eat. Notice the signals of satisfaction and stop when you feel comfortably full—not overfull.

6️⃣ Reflect After Eating
When you’re done, pause again. Notice how your body feels, and say thank you for your meal.

Mindful eating isn’t about perfection or doing it with every single thing you eat like a mindfulness robot. It’s just about bringing presence to small corners of the day.

How about you, have you any fun new year plans?

JIMMY CHOO Red Magazine