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Mean
When people are mean, nasty, angry, impatient or bitter to us, it is perhaps natural for us to be upset and suffer a subsequent lack of confidence. It can be very debilitating to be attacked verbally by another person, especially … Continue reading
Myxomatosis
I was out running through the woods this morning and came across a rabbit, listlessly sitting in the grass – clearly blind and with a head full of tumours. On hearing me approach, it tried to run, but being blind it … Continue reading
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Tagged compassion, death, generosity, kindness, living in the moment, meditation, myxomatosis, running
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Growth
For those who set out on the path of spiritual growth, there are a few thorny issues to contend with. Perhaps the most obvious, but least recognised, is that growth is not easy – and indeed comes with a degree … Continue reading
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Tagged crystals, growth, humility, spiritual growth, spirituality, unconditional love
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Accept
The biggest underlying cause of stress is the refusal to accept that which we have no control over. Whether it is what we see on the news, other people around us or time disappearing down the plughole, most of the … Continue reading
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Tagged accept, acceptance, control, meditation, serenity prayer, serentity
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Forgive
One of the most difficult lessons we learn in life is that we cannot hold on to anger, resentment and negative feelings without causing ourselves harm. It is important for our own health and peace of mind that we are … Continue reading
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Tagged anger, forgiveness, Gandhi, love, Nelson Mandela, resentment, self harm, self hatred
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Moment
Life is change – it is never static. No matter how much we may want things to remain the same, they never are. Every moment is different from the one before and will be different from the one to follow. This … Continue reading
Perception
We all see the world in a slightly different way. My reality is different from yours and yours from the person next to you. Upbringing, past experiences, cultural, social and religious beliefs all play a part in shaping how we … Continue reading
Opinion
We have probably all done it at some point, but there really is no point in living our life to try to elicit the good opinions of others. Opinions are transitory and can change in an instant – even our … Continue reading
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Tagged authenticity, being true to yourself, discipline, meditation, philosophy, stillness, understanding
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Aspiration
There is currently a profusion of self help books, videos, classes and gurus peddling the promise of unlimited wealth. The quantum genie is out of the bottle and suddenly all the old snake oil salesmen are experts in physics, meditation, … Continue reading
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Tagged aspirations, Buddhism, diet, exercise, guru, happiness, live your life in colour, manifestation, meditation, moderation, quantum physics, yoga
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Beginner
Those who know me will often hear me say that life is ‘all possibilities’. By this I mean that each day brings a fresh opportunity to make a new start. Whatever life has thrown us up until today need not … Continue reading
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Tagged all possibilities, beginner's mind, Buddhism, business, curiosity, expertise, meditation, questioning, zen
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