Big collective sigh! Finally the hustle and bustle of Christmas have passed and there is some spaciousness to reflect and embrace a whole brand new year. And I shall be leaping into the deep end of new beginnings by leaving my ‘normal’ life behind to attend an eight day Meditation Intensive Retreat in another country. […]
Quiet Mind Meditation 2016
Welcome 2016! A New Year. A new start. A fresh page. I have loved hearing the phrase ‘Sweet 16’ for this year .. and it does feel sweet and fresh with potential. I have been quiet here over the past month, not just because of family visiting and seasonal festivities and super hot days here […]
12 Minute Daily Meditation For Improved ...
As part of my studies for the McLean Meditation Teacher Certificate Program I have been voraciously reading and mentally digesting some truly amazing books. One book that I am sure I would never have found (or thought I would enjoy so much), is How God Changes Your Brain by Andrew Newberg, M.D. Mind-blowing (yes, funny […]
Morning Rituals For A Calm Life
Modern life does not often accommodate or honour rituals .. and I find that quite sad. There is a magic and sacredness to heart-felt rituals ..lighting a candle to mark the transition from day to evening, drinking a glass of warm lemon water each morning, taking time each evening to write in your gratitude journal […]
Tips for Sharing Meditation with Kids
I am often asked .. either (a) how to find time to meditate with the kids around, or (b) how to share meditation with the kids. I am fully on board with sharing meditation with your kids .. both for their own health and well-being, and for your sanity so you can meditate! My daughter […]
Insight Timer App
So honoured to have been invited by Insight Timer, the wonderful meditation app. to share my guided Breath Awareness Meditation with their community of more than 450,000 registered users. And this morning, I woke to find my offering listed with some of the most inspiring teachers like Tara Brach, Sarah McLean, Sharon Salzberg, Diana Winston […]
Breath Awareness Meditation
I am really enjoying the book ‘How God Changes Your Brain’ by Andrew Newberg, M.D and Mark Robert Waldman. I don’t think I would have ever picked it up myself, but I am being guided in new meditation studies and this is just one of nine books that I will be diving into over the next […]
Birthday Moments
Birthday Week Mindful Attention .. Wonderfully wrapped gifts, ribbons and bows (such glorious colours) A bunch of pink roses and tulips (tight buds yet to open) The frosty chill of Winter (startling and intense) Bubbles to celebrate (tickling my nose) Chocolate cake with 100’s & 1000’s on top (crunchy) Hugs (each one exceptionally special) Calls, […]