Hindu philosophy
Brave New World – Embracing Dualities of Tantra
These uncertain times are an opportunity for us to learn. We can only understand compassion by experiencing adversity. We can only learn to live by first confronting death. Facing the worst of our fears, helps us to find peace.
Read MoreDiscover Who You Are – Connect with your Inner Self
Deep inside each of us is a quiet space that we seldom have time to discover. It is where we store our deepest inner thoughts, fears, sadness but also our creative spiritual energy. If we are extremely busy doing what we believe we should and what other people expect us to do, we are not taking time to contemplate what it is we really need.
Read MoreUsing Yantra to Meditate in Challenging Times
A yantra is a geometric design for encouraging mindfulness by focusing the mind. Gazing at a candle or flower is a technique used prior to some meditation practices.
Read MoreEnlightenment – Sorting out the Essential from the Non-Essential
During the recent successful launch of my book “Chasing Marigolds”, a friend who was introducing me and my book, made reference to the classic children’s book “The Little Prince”. She remarked that my book had reminded her of Antoine De Saint-Exupery’s famous novella which was written in 1943… explains the concept of enlightenment that the author was trying to articulate to his audience.
Read MoreThe Significance of Marigolds – Why I Chose my Book Title
Just about everywhere you go in India you will see marigolds. Generally in the form of garlands you will find them decorating holy temples, auspicious statues or lowly cycle rickshaws, while vendors dangle them from their humble carts. Popular in wedding celebrations, they are used to decorate the venues, cars and guests…
Read MoreGanesh – The Remover of Obstacles
Many people have asked me who is on the cover of my book, ‘Chasing Marigolds’ and why I chose him. Much as he is pretty ugly, as well as dark and foreboding, I have always had a soft spot for this lovable guy who is supposed to be endowed with a good sense of humour.
Read MoreSeeking the Divine in All – Yoga Inspiration for 2020
As we approach yet another New Year’s Eve it is traditionally a time for us to start setting goals for the year ahead. In yoga we set resolves or intentions as part of our practice which are known as sankalpa.
Read MoreChasing Marigolds – Journey to India
Visiting India was a lifelong dream and the call to adventure was compelling. Due to work pressures, financial matters, children and health issues, I kept refusing the call.
Read MoreSpiritual Journey – Varanasi, India
People visit Varanasi seeking enlightenment but for many Hindus it represents the end of their life journey…
Read MoreAbout me
Recently I visited India and was so captivated by the sensorial images of the people and their culture that I picked up a pen and couldn’t stop writing. I didn’t go to India with the intention of writing a book but my appetite was whetted long before I went. Despite having waited many years to…
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