We see stress and struggle and problems as an inevitable part of being human. But what if we’re just settling for so much less than we could have from life? What if you could have so much more peace and clarity and fun, all the time?
No ego, no problem Read More »
All challenges only become trouble when we get lost in time. The solution to ending all troubles and suffering – every single last one – is to stop time-travelling.
How do you run 50 miles in the mountains? Read More »
We can get so stuck in anticipating an ideal future, we miss out on enjoying the reality of the moment we find ourselves in. If you want the good life, learn to enjoy now – whatever it may contain. This is the fastest path to a life of more.
Enjoy this moment, exactly as it is. Read More »
The most sophisticated teachings are often surprisingly simple; so simple they are taken for granted. Here’s the simplest, and most taken for granted, teaching on how to live a truly good life.
The “Yeah-yeah’s” and missing out on the simplicity of a truly good life Read More »
We don’t realise how important and vital complete and utter rest is. Doing nothing allows us not only to do things better; it means life itself can take on a much deeper significance and meaning.
The most urgent and vital thing you can do Read More »
Waiting is part of life. But the important part is always your attitude while you’re waiting. It’s a life skill; and one you’ll never master. So the greatest skill is being patient with yourself while you learn.
Patience and being cranky on holiday Read More »
For something so natural and every day, we are surprisingly poor at communicating well. There’s so much misunderstanding, so many missed opportunities for deeper, more gratifying connection in our lives. So – what can you do about it?
What Mike Tyson knows about communication Read More »
Doing what needs to be done without complaining is a valuable skill. But so is knowing when you need to lean on others for help. A little pressure release at the right time makes life so much easier. Yet if you’re not used to it, opening up and “just talking” can be the hardest thing in the world.
The oak and the willow – get help when you need it Read More »
If we never do anything, nothing gets done. But it needs to be balanced with switching off – with walking away and letting go. This feels lazy. It’s something we’re not very good at; but we need to be. Here’s why.
Thomas Edison never caught a fish in his life Read More »
You don’t practice meditation and mindfulness to get good at meditation and mindfulness. You practice to get good at life. How so? Read on.
Life skills that you get from meditation and mindfulness Read More »