Many people have preconceived ideas about various aspects of meditation. Some think its about sitting cross-legged making ‘ohm’ sounds, others conjure up notions of trying to still the mind to no avail. Most people believe they have no time to regularly sit quietly, doing nothing. […]
You’ve heard of the Kama Sutra, now discover the Yoga Sutra! Although there is a lot of information out there regarding yoga, there still seems to be a general misconception among older people that they are too stiff to do yoga. In reality, if you […]
Many men tell us that they didn’t see the problems in their relationship before it was too late. These guys wish they had done maintenance work on their love lives, before things detoriated too far. Relationships Australia and MensLine Australia have produced a new booklet […]
For some time now, one of our oldest and most loyal followers has been asking me to write an article about how to enjoy happiness despite pain. Today, I’m happy to do so… Just by way of explanation…some of you may not be aware that before […]
As soon as we landed at Rangoon, Burma’s international airport, numbers of taxis slid out of the darkness using only sidelights. They made a haphazard collection of 1940s and 1950s cars held together in make-do glory because of international sanctions. The taxi interiors were also […]
We often hear people talk of the mental/physical connection. Some call it the body/mind connection, others the mind/body connection; some refer to psychosomatic illness and many other terms are used. But, whatever we call it, it’s the same thing. The mind and body are made […]
Stop thinking about what’s wrong. Refocus on creating more right. Feeling challenged, stressed, depressed, anxious, miffed, pissed off, pissed on — and as if you and you alone are being singled out by the fates to suffer? I’m here to encourage you to stop thinking […]
Regular physical activity is fun and will improve your quality of life. Becoming more active is very safe for most people. However, some people should check with their doctor before they increase their physical activity. If you are between 16 and 69 years the questions below […]
Now is a good time to prepare for a long, hot and dry summer. The Green Gardener Steve Kite has some simple techniques to help your plants reach autumn with a minimum of stress. The return of the El Nino weather pattern has been confirmed […]
A Darjeeling driver and a guide, both wrapped in dark winter clothes and woollen hats pulled down hard over their heads, picked me up at the hotel. Both looked like rogues, especially when they grinned. It was an extremely cold day but they were happy […]