To recognise our needs and have them fulfilled is fundamental for our health and well-being, and if we fail to do that, not only do we struggle to live meaningful lives, but also we suffer from psychological and emotional hardships that might seem impossible to overcome.

I set off for a walk in the forest behind my Ibiza home. Barefoot. It felt wonderful. The walk became my daily routine, and no splinter in my heel nor pouring rain over my head would stop me from doing it for months.

Does mindfulness involve ‘emptying’ the mind? Does it include taking naps? Do you go into trance when you’re being mindful?

Our strength, resilience and emotional stability come from the state of being grounded.