Ever seen a film that you really wanted to see and you’re really getting into – and you have that annoying friend who keeps asking: “wait – what was that about?” – wanting to discuss and question and analyse the whole thing, the whole time, pulling you out of the magic of the film and
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It can be tough this path. You’d think being present and making the most of life is a simple thing. Well – actually it IS simple, it’s just that your opponent is a little tricky. And when I say “tough” I don’t mean it takes effort – but having the stubbornness of a mule is
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The thing about humans is that we are incredible time-travellers. We need no machines – we’re all over the place in our heads. We are SO good at time travelling, we rarely spend any time here. True! It’s the world’s greatest problem. Being able to be fully here for any significant length of time without
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There is a very wise man called Dan John. His specialty is training people to get strong (I guess – my specialty is not, so I’m not 100% sure). What I love is that as well as being into muscles, he’s a philosopher as well – he lectures in Religious Studies at a university level.
How you can master the negative, whiney, stressed part of your mind Read More »
Listening to the radio the other afternoon – Sumati likes to have music on when she’s in the kitchen. And she is a great cook, so whatever she needs to get in the zone is fine with me, you know? Usually I don’t like listening to radio DJs, they tend to prattle. However this one
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Apparently the average human has the attention span that is less than a goldfish. What a joke that is. No focus, no patience, no immersion in this moment. No flow, no satisfaction … nothing and nowhere. Bored already? Well leave this here, cos this isn’t for you. But it could be the greatest thing you
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In life there are those who want to measure and study something from a distance and then there are those – bless their souls – who want to get face first in and experience it. Taste it! Take chocolate – or a fine whisky – or a sunny day – or anything you love …
When it’s so complex you can’t be bothered even starting Read More »
Back in the day when my Ishayas’ Ascension meditation teacher had only a few students I would get the chance to talk to him by phone. This was awesome. A supremely wise expert, on tap. I remember, as is often the case with the advice of the wise, it took a while to filter in
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That title is a touch dramatic, isn’t it? But after talking with someone the other day, I realised an important point. One that is so obvious now, but perhaps isn’t that clear to many people. Now – I realise some of you are busy. I realise you sacrifice a lot already. I get that –
What sacrifice would you make for the perfect life? Read More »
One of the members of my Facebook group for my free 7 day mindfulness challenge said something there recently that is pure magic: “When you get present and aware, you realise that the small things are actually the big things”. That is SO true, and such a rewarding perspective. What a slice of wisdom (my favourite slice,
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