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What constitutes home for you and where or what do you regard as home? One of the more challenging practical tasks that I’ve had to face on my downshifting journey is selling or giving away treasured pieces of furniture. At one time they held immense sentimental value for me and represented many years of [...]
“Be true to Love. Do not betray Her. Then, on the day that the forest of the mind bursts into flames, you will not run. You will remain silent and still; for this is when Love bears Her sweetest fruit: untouched Presence.” -Mooji Some questions on love to ponder over the weekend… What does [...]
10.00 – 5.00 Saturday 28th April 2012 Friends Meeting House, Bancks Street, Minehead TA24 5DJ ● Feeling frustrated in the face of conflicts with others and within yourself? ● Looking for creative ways to handle difficult conversations? ● Needing to renew your energy and joy in relationships? ● Wanting to share ideas and encouragement? [...]
“When you plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don’t blame the lettuce. You look for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water, or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with our friends or family, we blame the other person. But [...]
Revolution – a turning or momentous change. Resolution – a commitment, promise or end point. The problem with a conventional approach to New Year’s resolutions, I’ve found, is that when we examine them closely, they are often superficial changes in behaviour which turn out not to be sustainable i.e. we don’t stick to them! [...]
‘Inspiration is might, Aspiration is light, Realisation is life.’ Sri Chinmoy Inspire! To inspire in a literal sense, means to breathe in. Yet the word inspiration conjurs up so much more than that. For me, it’s a receiving of life force in some form. We might think of that as something like fresh air, [...]
21st September is an International Day of Peace and I’d like to mark the event on this blog by sharing some tips on cultivating peace of mind. Do feel free to add yours too in the comments box. Here’s a video to inspire us: 1. Start the day with calm reflection and a peaceful intention. [...]
‘What decision should I make when I don’t know what’s going to happen?’ A Zen Koan This week, a friend and respected teacher sent me the koan above. There are decisions to be made every day, of course: What time to get up, what to wear, what to eat, how to handle particular situations, what [...]
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