February 11, 2015
The Inner Child has a powerful presence and it dwells at the very core of our being. Imagine a healthy, happy toddler. As you picture this child in your mind’s eye, sense its aliveness. With great enthusiasm, it constantly explores the environment. It knows its […]
February 4, 2015
Silence A period of conscious silence is something I yearn for on a regular basis – for me, solitude is a vital part of my wellbeing formula and something I know that I simply cannot do without. This silence can give back meaning to the […]
January 28, 2015
Mindfulness has nothing at all to do with clearing our thoughts, as some people mistakenly believe – it is about paying attention to our experiences in the present moment and simply noticing whatever they are, purposefully and non-judgementally.
January 21, 2015
A trip to Thailand can certainly help you on your journey towards enlightenment, but not essential if your budget won’t stretch that far – see below for some tips: Learning to focus: unfocused desires bring about unfocused results. Without clarifying what you really want, you […]
January 14, 2015
Whenever you’re tempted to dwell in the past, repeat this single word: forward. Brainstorm one positive thought and action to use to keep you moving forward. When you’re tempted to indulge in negative, regressive behaviour, swap it for one that will move you forward.
January 13, 2015
This month’s consideration: Full or Empty? Does your life cry out for a change of diet? Especially after Christmas, do you feel overstuffed in some areas and underfed in others? If you tend to overbook your diary, see if you can leave some empty time […]
January 7, 2015
Are you repeatedly drawn into relationships with people who are not good for you? Do you feel even the closest people in your life do not care or understand you? Do you put the needs of others above your own so that your needs are […]
January 1, 2015
The Chinese verb ‘to listen’ is composed of 5 characters: the ear, you, the eyes, undivided attention and the heart. This translation suggests that listening is much more than the simple instinctive function of hearing words or sounds. In fact, the true art of listening […]
December 19, 2014
Having carried out considerable work with people in the field of anger, here are some of the many responses received about how it makes them feel. Can you relate to any of these and, if so, which ones in particular? You shouldn’t be angry because […]
December 12, 2014
Have you considered yourself, not simply as a human being but, as a truly powerful ball of energy? An energy that is not just the physical kind we use to get through each and every day, but much, much more than that? Apart from having […]