Over the last few months, my world has been consumed with all the details and changes that entail the physical and emotional process of moving house (and life). First, there is organizing and preparing our current home for sale. Think: twice weekly open for inspections, needing to vacate the premises each time for 2-3 nights, […]
Hello Winter
“Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of each” – Henry David Thoreau Winter in Melbourne (Australia) is so cold. Too cold. Miserable. Stagnant. Wet. I have found in recent years that I don’t enjoy the Winter as I did […]
Focus On: Mary Tsiros
The Focus On series is all about sharing the diversity of meditation journeys and experiences. An opportunity to come together and share stories, practices, and insights .. to listen and learn from each other. I am presenting at an upcoming Introduction to Wellness Workshop with Mary in a couple of weeks (see details below) and […]
Meditation in May
Autumn is a season of transition .. a time to plant the seeds that we wish to grow for harvest in Spring, and a time to shift inward and tend ourselves with peace, quiet and gentle healing. This is a lovely time to start meditating .. finding a cosy space (and legitimate reason) to step […]
Exam Ease
I learnt to meditate as a student in high school Considering this was a few years ago (yes, quite a few!) .. I now reflect on what an inspiring and forward thinking opportunity this was. And for me, it was life changing Being a student at any age is tough. Add to that, being a teenager is […]
Our First Gathering
Last Sunday night we gathered. The weather was a bit chilly .. but with a few candles and the sudden appearance of a sunset sky, we were ready. The very first Meditation Collective at the U-Bounce Beach Hub (Sandringham, VIC) was WONDERFUL and exciting and uplifting! I almost couldn’t believe it was finally a reality. I […]
Meditation Collective
So excited. A long time dream has been birthed. Background: when I started sharing meditation as a teacher, way back in 2009, I met the wonderful teacher Matthew Young from Melbourne Meditation Centre, and I was an instant ‘YES’ to help with a regular meditation gathering called Simply Silence. We had classes twice a month […]
Winter Feast for the Soul
I wanted to share with you .. and hope that you will join me for this years Winter Feast for the Soul which is an annual 40-day spiritual practice period observed by people worldwide held from: January 15 to February 23 This year my beautiful teacher, and friend, Sarah McLean has taken leadership of the […]