Yogic inspiration
Dharma – Choosing the Right Path
Have you ever wondered is there something you think you should have done with your life that you didn’t or was there something that maybe you shouldn’t have done that you did?
Read MorePractising Random Acts of Kindnesss
A survivor of September 11th who was blown away by the generosity of strangers helping others, set up an organisation called “Pay it Forward 9/11”. He is asking Australians to follow his lead by showing Three Random Acts of Kindness this Friday 11 September on the 19th anniversary.
Read MoreLooking For A Sign? – Gentle Gesticulation
Our hands are much more powerful than we realise. Rather than focusing on what we cannot do with them, let’s think about what other functions our hands perform. I am referring to gestures or what I like to call gentle gesticulation. Our hands are one of the most important parts of the body used in communication.
Read MoreImportance of Being Resilient
Have you noticed resilience is the word of the moment? You only need to read any article on mindfulness or managing stress to find the focus is on resilience.
Read MoreConfessions of a Yogi Warrior
The sacred warrior in ancient times mastered the challenges of life, both on and off the battlefield. Through gentleness and courage, he acquired a sense of personal freedom without having to rely on violence and aggression.
Read MoreWhat is the Magic of Three?
Have you ever wondered about the significance of the number three? I will give you three minutes to think about it and you can describe your answer for me in three words.
Read MoreWho Stole the Buddha?
The reality is that someone did steal my Buddha in the form of a small but solid concrete garden ornament. As I do not usually spend much time on the front porch, it took me a while to realise it was missing. Ironically during the Corona lockdown, I have been spending more time in the front garden putting in seedlings and giving my garden more care than is usual. While teddy bears gazed out of my front windows, I was busily decorating the tree on my verge with rainbows and hearts to spread the love and share it with the many neighbours walking, jogging or cycling past our house.
Read MoreBrave 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.
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