It's not what you look at that matter. It's what you see. (H.D. Thoreau)
Maybe you're right. Maybe I should get a proper job, settle down. Grow up, think about health insurance. Oh, and the pension, yes. I've just been so busy working out the terms and conditions of my heart insurance. For once I was sensible. Signed a life-long contract. Small print says: requires daily renewal. So I …
Do something radical today. Show up for the crispness of this morning offered so generously to you without a demand in the world. // Delete the word 'ordinary' from your dictionary. // Do you really believe this day is devoid of miracles just because it's porridge again for breakfast? // Amazement is a good swimmer …
Every morning Rebirth of the mind Daily life karma // Feed it bitterness today Get the bill tomorrow // Set out to learn to bake Got obsessed with the Big Bake Off hosted by Buddha master baker // This baking thing didn't come naturally and I only had this battered old oven // interrupted by …
4 minutes reading time As many, I have loved the songs of Bob Dylan for years. So it was out of question that I went to watch the film 'A Complete Unknown' in the cinema when I got a chance to do so today. Not only did the screening leave me well entertained and deeply …
Reflections by a Mindfulness Teacher and Garden Enthusiast There is only limited space in the garden. It is worthwhile asking the question: What do I want to grow in this space? Knowing your garden well helps to grow a good crop. Where is the favourite hiding place of the snails? Which part of the garden …
Today I am taking sides. I am taking the side of Peace. Peace, which I will not abandoneven when its voice is drowned outby hurt and hatred,bitterness of loss,cries of right and wrong. I am taking the side of Peacewhose name has barely been spokenin this winnerless war. I will hold Peace in my arms,and …
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In the six meetings we will look at different 'nourishing' qualities / concepts and explore ways of cultivating them in formal meditation and in daily life. Over the 6 week period we will explore such questions as: What are ways of grounding oneself when feeling overwhelmed? What might be a fresh perspective of looking at …
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