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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I did a super fun interview recently with a really lovely fellow called Pat Flynn. I totally dodged a huge question from him – so here’s my chance to make amends. But first, if you haven’t listened – We talked about meditation and why you should practice regularly and how to get started – which
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Quitting? Don’t listen to those motivational people who say “never quit!”. Quitting is awesome. You see, I’m sitting here in Starbucks, The people who make my car are kindly fixing a big chunk of it, For FREE. How about that? I’ve been sitting and doing my work here, courtesy of the coffee shop wifi. And
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Got myself a text this morning. My online delivery is headed my way, today. Isn’t that a glorious feeling? Yah! My new stuff is coming – A new pair of shorts since you asked. To stride about in, lounge in, and just be calm and cool and content in. All while being a style icon
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