Mindful Blog

Once upon a time, several years ago, I wanted to get to the top of a mountain.It was a sacred mountain in a very hot country. Made sacred because Sri Ramana Maharshi had an awakening or enlightenment there and sat for many years to 2 different caves.And maybe it was...

I can remember at 6 years of age, lying in bed at night time, trying very hard to work out how to be good. There I was, at a young age, trying to fit into the expectations of my parents. Trying very, very hard to know what I needed to do. Why? Probably to get love. It...

We are so busy these days. There is so much to do.So much to think about.So many people in our lives to be aware of.So many decisions to think about.So much to get right.So many things happening in the world.So much to think about - all that stuff that has happenedSo...

This morning I decided to sit silently with my eyes closed. I decided to just notice what went on in me. I noticed that as my eyes closed, it felt like I was dropping somewhere peaceful, without outside stimulation. I noticed my breathing – the air going in and out....

“Have you ever been depressed?” my doctor asked.“Yes” I answered.“So you know what it feels like” she said. I remember the dullness………………….the robotic functioning……………………..lack of joy………….. the numbness………………………. the hollow heavy dragging sensation……………………no...

Recently I had coffee with someone I haven’t seen for a long time. It soon became very clear to me that I was not enjoying the situation. If I offered a piece of conversation, or asked a question, he immediately went off for miles on his own experience or someone...

What do you want in life?Have you thought about it?It’s not about how you want others to think of you now or when you are gone? Not a eulogy. What do you want for yourself right now? If you have had a session or more with me, you will have been asked this question....

Are you tired? Are you blaming this on covid? And all the ramifications?Tired of trying? Do you just want to rest? Properly and get some energy back?Tired of effort? Does it feel just so hard?Tired of walking on eggshells round someone? Being afraid of the reaction if...

You can’t change your subconscious mind by thinking. We try! Will power is great. Perseverance is great. Wanting is great. Trying is great. Positive thinking is great. But these are all methods of trying to have control. Trying to avoid the uncomfortable stuff. TRYING...

Fear can be positive, yet we want none of it.Fear can protect us, yet we would sooner not have it.Fear can be excitement, yet we view it as negative.Take the fear with you, let it have its place, not to stop you, but to keep you on your toes.Take the fear with you,...