Have you ever tried to change the behaviour of a loved one? I trust they thanked you with a heart overflowing with gratitude and immediately changed their ways! If only life were so simple… It’s so funny how the mind works: On a deep level you want to be loved for who you are. Then…
Have you ever gotten mad at someone and lost your peace of mind in the process? It happened to me recently and I understand how easily you can react and stay stuck in anger, irritation or resentment. Please note I’m not saying you should never feel anger, irritation or resentment; that would be impossible! However,…
The buzz of the new year festivities has passed and the reality and pressure of responsibility and demands are setting in. You may already feel yourself being triggered by people or events: you may have lashed out at someone in irritation, found yourself having self-critical thoughts or feeling shame about something that happened to you….
Dear Courageous one, Today you are invited to start practising unconditional kindness and acceptance towards yourself as a way of life. Consider that this is the greatest gift you can give yourself for your inner well-being. I say this is the ultimate love because not only will it benefit you, but also everyone else in…
Who or what determines if you are worthy? On what grounds and according to whose criteria? Think about this for a moment… Important to notice here that the moment you start measuring your worth you start entering the domain of subjective storytelling. In essence, whether you think you are worthy or not is just a story…
In mindfulness circles, the word more kind of has a bad reputation. This I regard as quite appropriate in our consumerist society where most people unconsciously measure their own worth against their ability to acquire more wealth and/or material possessions. I just celebrated my 39th birthday and want to focus on the positive side of more: I’m…
I had the privilege of meeting Miss Daisy while taking my friend’s dog for a walk this past Saturday. She is such a joyful soul and crept straight into my heart… Daisy’s life recently took an unexpected turn: Two weeks ago she got hit by a car while running across the road full of excitement…
Have you ever had the sense that you got kidnapped by your fearful thinking and feeling? I certainly have and still have to catch myself quite often! Getting kidnapped by your fearful thinking and feeling is like getting on a high-speed train without knowing you are on the train, towards a destination you have no…
Good day, Do you ever compare yourself to other people and think or feel inferior? Do you ever reflect on your life and doubt your own worth and/or significance? Few sayings I’ve found to be as true as “Comparison is the root of all inferiority.”. May you remember that there is no other person on this…
