I believe this to be one of the most important and valuable phrases known to humankind! If only we could just remember to tell ourselves this in times of difficulty and, actually know it and feel it. How different we would feel and how much less we would suffer? We may even move through things with less stress and anxiety. Our beloved 11 year old Continue Reading
Ten Tips on How to Stay Calm at Christmas.
It can be fun and enjoyable or up there with your worst nightmares! Everything revs up for the Christmas Season, whether you celebrate it or not. Shops get busier, traffic gets crazy and people get more stressed. Sadly, domestic violence, crime and road accidents increase as well. So why do we, as people who know and understand that we have a choice, Continue Reading
Are You Living Your Life the Way You Want?
How's your life going? Do you have fulfilling, rewarding days regularly? How's your relationships, work, health and finances? Are you enjoying abundance in all areas? Sadly, many people are unhappy and stuck in old habits and patterns, still operating on 'rote' according to what they learnt from the people around them in early childhood and Continue Reading
Change a Few Little Words……..
My husband told me enthusiastically the other day that he'd had an epiphany! "Right", I said with a long emphasis on the i - mixed with a tiny tad of cynicism and sarcasm, but primarily with interest in his rather profound statement. He'd been listening to a webinar where the woman hosting it said, instead of saying to yourself 'I have to .............', Continue Reading
When Hard Times Are Upon You.
Gosh life can get so hard at times can't it. Just when things are going along smoothly and you're feeling happy and pleased with yourself and your life, bang! Up comes something, often totally unexpected that knocks you around and challenges your peace of mind and happiness. So how do you not just endure and get through these times, but feel calm and Continue Reading
How I Learnt to Feel Safe.
It wasn’t until I was well into my middle aged adult years that I realised I didn’t feel safe. It wasn’t an outer thing, it was an inner thing. I was living in a safe neighbourhood with my safe husband and our three dogs. There were good locks on the doors and windows and we had nice quiet neighbours on either side - but I regularly felt unsettled and Continue Reading
How to Have Your Best Year Yet!
Step 1 - there’s only one step. Learn to keep your mind focused in the present moment. But what does that really mean you may ask? I live in Australia where it’s mid summer and hot! Yesterday we were at the local park (which is near the beach) walking our dogs when a young boy ran out in front of a car that was travelling too fast. It was momentarily Continue Reading
Becoming a Certified Mindfulness Teacher.
Would you like to learn about Mindfulness or expand your current knowledge and Mindfulness practices? Do you like the idea of helping others to learn and practice Mindfulness? Is becoming a Certified Mindfulness Teacher something that could enhance your life, personally and in business? In the age of the internet and social media, there are many Continue Reading
Mindfulness is Everywhere!
Seems everywhere you turn these days there’s another article about the practice of Mindfulness. There’s more and more teachers popping up, more YouTube vids, countless people claiming it’s changed their lives and it’s even being taught in (some) schools. There’s much evidence demonstrating how and why it’s become so popular. But I can only write from my Continue Reading