We can glorify the grind and insane hard work. We find it difficult to switch off, to let go. But letting go is poorly understood too – it only makes sense in relation to a goal worthy of us. Here’s about finding the middle path. And my favourite monk.
Buddha’s middle path and my favourite monk, the one that taught the Shaolin Read More »
Never meet your heroes – they will disappoint you, you may even become bitter and twisted. But actually the disappointment is all on us. Here’s how to avoid it.
Never meet your heroes Read More »
It’s so frustrating when your plans go awry. But here’s the way forward when what you want doesn’t come through.
Plans and schemes, resistance and resentment Read More »
We all know what it’s like to be stuck in worry or frustration. We also all know what it’s like to be completely free, present and alive. How do you have more of the latter?
Learning is uncertainty; but it is also part of life itself. ‘Grow or die’ might seem simplistic, but there’s something to this imperative that we must all face.
Sacred or mundane? ‘Wow!’ or ho-hum? Live a life less ordinary.
A life less ordinary Read More »
You never master anything in life; there’s always more learning.
Getting back on the horse Read More »
We don’t realise how crucial peace is to living the kind of life we want to live; to being the person we want to be. Here’s why you want to prioritise your peace.
Prioritise your peace Read More »
Challenges are inevitable. Whether they detract from, or contribute to, our health and happiness depends on a few things.
Challenge, overwhelm and creativity Read More »
Life will never be totally problem free. There will be things that make you frustrated and angry. Here’s how to deal with your destructive emotions.
First world problems, when things go wrong and poisonous anger Read More »