A quote for you from the great mentalist / illusionist Derren Brown (from his latest book) … You see, he’s a master at getting you to see what HE wants you to see, Therefore missing out on what is ACTUALLY happening in plain sight. It’s fun – it’s entertaining – it’s a show … But
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Just a quick one today – I have lost my brain somewhere so I have to go find it. It could well be under my pillow where I left it last night for safe keeping before I went to sleep. Hopefully it hasn’t rolled off and is now under the bed, covered in dust and
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I’ve recently been asking what people struggle with – Specifically about meditation and ending stress and just being happy, But what I found out applies to any struggle in any part of your life. I have a fair idea about the meditation struggles, but helping people get EXACTLY what they need is something crucial, no?
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When I first really started meditation, I was in my twenties. I’d climbed mountains, kayaked some wild rivers, I’d fallen fully in love (several times), I’d taken various recreational drugs. I’d experienced some real highs in life – (And equally, like many people, I’d experienced some real lows). I turned up to meditation with a
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Bet you don’t know this: The World Snail racing championships are held every year in Norfolk. How exciting could that be? Well – I just gave 3 minutes and 50 seconds of my life to find out.
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A dentist has come out with a public health warning on excess Prosecco consumption – Mentioning one thing I hadn’t thought about – That being the damage a lot of sparkling wine can do to the old tooths, Resulting in, as the good dentist has warned against, a smile that is somewhat less than shiny
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Why is it that kids’ toys are so darn tooting noisy? I was driving down the street with a toy wedged somewhere in the back, I fully knew it was there because every little bump meant it starts singing to me, Loud. Every bump starts it again. Oh boy … who left that in the
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How do you be? I’m sitting here in my little office, trying not to stare out the window at the lovely trees across the way. Oh – there I go again … Good job I can apply my laser-like relaxed focus – IF I wished to apply it, that is. Laser-like relaxed focus? You got
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A great question from a busy mum on our hour a day mindfulness challenge. (to join, head this way: https://arjunaishaya.lpages.co/houradaymindful/) It basically is (and sorry for misquoting you!) – I’m so busy I can’t be mindful. I need to get stuff done. It’s a super common statement / question – But first –
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Let me explain – As a human there is no black and white. No absolutes – there are always shades of grey, as you might well know. In terms of being busy and getting stuff done there is also a continuum of activity. I’ve been reliably informed (by one avid reader of these emails who
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