A small, peach-coloured poster on the bulletin board jumped out at me as I walked into the Salad Centre, a vegetarian cafe in Bournemouth, England with the best Banoffee pie. The poster had an image of a Hindu deity and advertised energy yoga and meditation classes with a number to call to find out more. […]
20 Reasons Gratitude is Essential for Your Life
Gratitude is the act of feeling and expressing your appreciation or thanks in the present moment. Positive psychologists define gratitude as a deeper appreciation and consider it to be an extremely important positive emotion. Here are 20 reasons Gratitude is important for a happy, healthy and fulfilling life. Gratitude shares the same etymology as the […]
The Choice of Meditation
This is what happens when you meditate… Your mind is totally calm, your body at ease. You feel peaceful, calm and focused. Your face is the epitome of serenity, free of stressful thoughts and worry. You become more resilient, gaining wisdom and perspective on life’s ups and downs. Just kidding. This is what most people […]
What I Hope for Her Now She Has Passed
It was close to midnight. I was jet-lagged, groggy with a scratchy throat and runny nose. I eased off the pressure and slowed my stokes on her swollen legs and said, “Ok Maria, I’ll stop here. I better get some rest.” “I want you to continue!” She said brows furrowed, olive green eyes resolute, in […]