Posts Tagged ‘meditation’
What does happy mean to you?
We all work and live for the notion of happiness. But what does happy really mean, and how do you really get there? Do you wake up some days asking yourself: Why (the f*) am I working so hard? When is it my turn? Why am I so tired all the time? Why can’t I give myself…
Read MoreThe Art & Science of REST
Following on from the overwhelming responses from my last blog on the ABC of Self Care, I thought it apt to prepare ourselves for the holidays with the Art & Science of REST. We’ve heard a lot about the importance of getting enough good quality sleep, but what about rest? With the Festive Season at…
Read MoreWhat are we missing out on when we rush?
There seems to be one speed with which the world is operating: RUSH. “Rush hour’ has become our way of life. We rush our food. We rush our conversations. We rush our leisure. We rush our intimacy. We rush our fitness. We rush our driving. We rush our work. We rush our time out. We…
Read MoreSimple Mindfulness Exercises
Download this article here. Meditation is an exercise in mindfulness. Despite what you may think, it doesn’t need to be hard and won’t require you to fit something else into your already busy schedule. If you can take between 4-16 minutes* each day to sit and meditate or be guided through a relaxing visualisation then I would…
Read MorePeace of Mind for Busy People
Taking time off for peaceful relaxation can benefit even the busiest person. Here are some tips on how to find the time… “Do not confuse peace of mind with spaced-out insensitivity. A truly peaceful mind is very sensitive, very aware.” – Tenzin Gyatso (14th Dalai Lama) The busier and more chaotic our lives get, the more…
Read MoreSail Through Life With Equanimity
No rational person would admit to seeking suffering over happiness yet, this is what each of us does when we consistently let the opinions of others influence our actions and shape our self-image. Those of us who have chosen a life or career in ‘service’ did so, not thinking that this choice would place us…
Read MoreWinning The Battle… With Peace
An article about me was featured in Dare Magazine this month. For those of you who would like to have a read you can download the PDF article here.
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