When your mind is all over the place, take a few minutes to let go. Let go of the to-do list, let go of any expectations, anxieties and worries. Begin to relax and allow ease to settle in. Settle into the present moment and allow your...
The mind is so often restless, jumping from one thought to another, never sitting still for a moment. To calm your mind, every now and then, try holding a thought in your mind like you would hold something precious in the palm of your hand....
How peaceful are you at this moment? If you are not feeling very peaceful, remind yourself: Peace is my natural state of being. I am a peaceful being. Hold this thought of peace to make yourself peaceful. And when it feels like someone or something is...
Happiness often feels elusive. The more you chase after it, the more it seems out of reach. And, when you do catch up with it, it feels fleeting. Maybe, drop the chase, relax and settle down for a moment, and happiness will most likely find you,...
Are you feeling tense right now? Juggling too many things, cramming, rushing, stressing? No time for relaxation? Rather than living in the present feeling tense, take lessons from grammar and make your present perfect! Take one minute here, one minute there, or even five minutes here...
Do you often compare one moment to another? Food, holidays, events, dates...
We influence each other and the world around us, creating a ripple effect; like the ripples that spread when you throw a pebble into a pond. Some of the influence, ripples out to a few, some to many, some of it effects change, some inspires, some...
Just as a tortoise is able to withdraw into its shell at a moment’s notice, we too can withdraw our attention from the world around us, away from our senses, thoughts and emotions. Turn your attention to the essence of your being. Be like a tortoise...
Sometimes life is like a jigsaw puzzle. We don't always see the big picture coming together. We may try to make things fit where they simply don’t belong. We may get anxious when there’s a piece missing. But we just have to be patient and...
How many times have you experienced an aha-moment and before you know it, you've gotten distracted and forgotten it? An aha-moment, a new realisation, can be really valuable, life changing even, but only if you remember it long enough to do something with it. So...
