March 20, 2015
Meditation, which is basically all about doing nothing and being tuned in to your mind at the same time, can be quite frustrating to the novice, when it is mind itself that seems to get in the way of achieving any stillness. Perseverance is worth […]
March 9, 2015
This month’s consideration: Town or Country? Are you the city type who sneezes at the sight of grass? Or a country cousin who’s allergic to traffic? Remember, your preferences are a state of mind, not a truth of nature. If you broaden your experience, you’ll […]
March 6, 2015
Nearly every animal sleeps in some way. It is evident that sleep performs some vital function for the nervous system, because without it, we would die. That said, experiments in sleep deprivation have shown that it is not, in fact, a lack of sleep that […]
February 20, 2015
How many times have you woken from a dream feeling worried by what you have just experienced or simply wondered what on earth it was all about? Although dreams often seem completely unfathomable, you might be surprised to see how much you can learn about […]
February 16, 2015
Our brains are hardwired to seek out anything new and stimulating. Scientists explain this phenomenon as an evolutionary adaptation: early humans, who could spot a predator quickly enough to survive, passed on this novelty-seeking trait to their offspring and thanks to this selective advantage in […]
Emotions can be hard to control, but even without a fully-fledged strategy for regulation, you can adopt some basic techniques to take better charge of them and so improve your overall wellbeing. Be active – physical exercise and intellectual engagement usually prevent people from focusing […]
February 13, 2015
This month’s consideration: Heart or Mind? Many Eastern philosophies make no distinction between heart and mind. If you’re temperamentally inclined towards one, this month explore its opposite – the wisdom side of love, for example, or the compassionate side of reason. In addition to nursing […]
February 12, 2015
St. Valentine’s Day may only come round each 14th February, but truly commit to these 8 golden nuggets and you are ensured true happiness…..every day, every year, for the rest of your life! Identify a clear purpose – never waste time delaying this by worrying […]
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 […]