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 […]
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, […]
Soulmates
A soulmate is one with whom you feel a strong or instant attraction that usually develops into a relationship. Someone you feel familiar with because you recognise him or her at a soul level. You like them instantly and your familiarity with them goes beyond the time that you have known each other; you may […]
Love, Sex and Zen Wisdom
Sexual attraction and new love is so powerful and feels so visceral that it can make you think that having sex with a new partner will seal a meaningful connection and be the start of an enduring relationship. And you may find yourself succumbing to such forces, and there’s nothing wrong with that. Many of […]