It’s gratitude that keeps the heart strong That melts the fear That breaks the spell That leads you to the gold Poem by Jane O’Shea
Read moreDealing with Anger
Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured Quote: Mark Twain I love this quote as it sums up the toxic nature of anger. It is so important for each of us to find...
Read moreThe gift of Mindfulness to ourselves and others
Thich Nhat Hanh says” The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers” So today set your intention to really listen to those around you, to be...
Read moreTake time to sit each day with no expectations, just be.
The below words by Trungpa says it all really. That is, we never completely arrive in a lasting blissful state that is free from the mundane and painful life experiences we endure as humans. So, we need to make time each day to sit and do our...
Read moreOne of Life’s big lesson’s
I stumbled across the below quote in my morning’s meditation and book reading session. It could not have been any more perfect for what I needed to hear. So I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!. http:/ / Our minds are continually...
Read moreReceive Smiles
Today make it your practice to receive smiles. Be aware of who is giving them to you and notice if you have an automatic response to give one back. Imagine the ripple effects if we receive and give smiles today to all those we greet.
Read moreWhat is Walking Meditation?
“Walking Meditation” the Vietnamese Zen Teacher Thich Nhat Hanh writes, ”unites our body and mind”. In Walking meditation, we combine our breathing with our steps. When we breathe in we may take 3-4 steps and when we...
Read moreWhat is the point of meditation?
I love Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche’s definition. He writes “the point of meditation practice is actually to rediscover our hidden neurosis and our hidden sanity at the same time” as well as to develop a sense of discipline in our...
Read morePoem – On Seeing and Being Seen
Everyday someone looks at me with conditioned eyes Making Wild guess judgements About the length of my hair The colour of my skin The maker of my shoes Never knowing what is real Or Who I am Once someone looked at me Through a compassionate heart...
Read moreSmile
Today make it your practice to give other people a smile. Notice what it feels like to generously give out. And notice how the other person reacts when you smile.
Read moreQuotes for the day
When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully everyone is blessed by Maya Angelou If you want others to be happy, practice compassion, if you want to be happy practice compassion by Dalai Lama I...
Read moreExpressing gratitude can improve your health
Studies have shown happy people live 10 years longer than unhappy people. In addition optimists have a 77% lower risk of heart disease than do pessimists. But how can we become happier and more optimistic in our world view?. In the How of...
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