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At one stage or another, everybody has to join this club. It’s not one that people enjoy at all, and every single person stays in the club for different lengths of time, depending on how they deal with the types of grief that they encounter.
Grief takes …
When I was in my early twenties, I lived in a Yoga Ashram. We raised most of the food we ate. I was responsible for looking after a flock of chickens. As the number of people grew so did the number of chickens. It quickly became obvious that a new coop…
I am not my beautifully bronzed skin.
I am not my dedicatedly trained body.
I am not my laughters, nor my tears.
I am not my pain, nor my relief.
I am not my self-confidence, nor my worries.
I am not my parents’ daughter.
I am not that woman who has…
This morning, while reading, a voice gently whispered,
“You are on the journey of leaving.”
Then I recalled those times you worriedly asked me not to leave and anxiously anticipated that I would leave at some point.
My dear,
We are all on a journey of…
The surgery to remove a cancerous tumor in my large intestine was five weeks ago. The initial diagnosis was the best I could have hoped for. The tumor was located in splenic flexure, an anatomical term that defines a location near the descending colon tha…
What does Silence do for life?
This is a recount of my own journey. I have no desire to convince but to invite to connect with the quietness in your heart, the most magical place on earth.
On 17th May 2023, I entered my very first silent retreat. I was,…
I am not going to convince you again to see the glass is half full instead of seeing it half empty.
Believe it or not, however your first response and emotion to it, you’ve spent years and years since childhood to perfect this craft.
Yes, the craft to s…
Only if I could caress away the worries in your eyes and on your heart.
You love the ocean. It’s probably the one and only thing you let yourself love freely and courageously.
What comes with love is the worry, worrying that it’s going to change and die…
I’ve come to a conclusion.
To create a life of extraordinary quality lies in the ability and capacity to make decisions and to commit to those decisions.
Yes, decision and commitment have to come hand in hand like best friends forever.
(Take a close lo…
My surgery is 12 days away. In the last ten days, I have had four related hospital appointments and a lot of blood work to ensure I was up to a 3-hour procedure. The surgeon and the hospital wanted to make sure I knew what to expect both pre-and post-surg…
My surgery was last week. Exactly four days ago. The procedure is called a colectomy. Considering the procedure’s complexity and the length of the surgery, my recovery feels easy. I was discharged after only two and a half days. I’m feeling tired and sore…
Introduction:
A brief overview of the current health state and its challenges:
In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, global health is both a triumph and a challenge. Significant progress has been made in combating diseases, extending life ex…
In the realm of dreams and fantasies,
Where imagination roams and spirits roam,
A boundless canvas of infinite possibilities,
Unveils the wonders of a world unknown.
Within this ethereal tapestry of the mind,
Where reality yields to the whims of the soul,…
Being present means being fully invested in the present moment. I understand defining a word with the same word isn’t entirely useful. Some examples might help. Presence means you’re not thinking about the time you choked up during your middle school play…
It doesn’t matter how it looks; it matters how it feels.
Spend your energy on it feeling good instead of looking good. That shift changes everything. Are you satisfied with your actions? Are you fulfilling your purpose? Do you know what your purpose is? …
When you feel content and satisfied, ground yourself in that feeling. If you’re used to chaos instead of enjoying the good times it can be tempting to focus on if or when things may go wrong. Worrying about all the ways your peace can be disturbed won’t b…
Do you feel comfortable asking for help? Or do you find it easier to offer help rather than seek it for yourself?
Many people feel they are happy to assist when asked for help. However, if you inquire whether it is equally easy for them to ask for help, …
Once, there existed a realm of innocence in which the spirit soared boundlessly. You were but a little soul, full of delightful clumsiness and playful silliness, yet you revelled in the freedom of your self-expression. Your laughter resonated from the dep…
How empowered and free we feel in response to our view of the world determines how confidently we engage with it and express ourselves in life. Do you sense a shift in how you want to describe yourself, your relationship with the world and your life?
Self…
Happy Valentine’s day! The 14th of February is that special time of the year when we celebrate love and romance, a day when restaurants are booked up and chocolate sales go through the roof! To understand why it is celebrated it is helpful to understand i…
Falling in or out of love is one of the strongest emotions that people can experience. Love can be kind. Love can be cruel. Love is everything. Love has been called “one of the most studied and least understood areas in psychology.” Everyone has experienc…
Everything is happening faster
In these times of instant gratification, our lives reflect a hurried rushed and busy mindset. Faster seems better. We are thinking, talking and doing things faster. We eat, walk and drive fast. And how quickly do folk type …
Research on journaling suggests that it can help you organize your life and work, improve your focus, and reduce stress and anxiety. Why not start this new pathbreaking habit? Write whatever comes to mind. You don’t have to write long if you prefer to kee…
“Let Your Heart Lead” is a slight shift from “Follow Your Heart” in that it instructs “How to” do so. It is an action taken from within, an inquiry into the Heart while requesting that your thinking, analyzing, planning and controlling egoic parts take a …