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Three great ways to discover who you really are . . .
We all like to label ourselves. And we all definitely like to label others. It’s comforting, in the same way we might organise our pantry or medicine cabinet. We know for instance which friend to go...
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Who I Am . . . part 1
Photo by Felicia Buitenwerf on Unsplash I am sitting here listening to a mantra. A mantra is like a repetitive chant, and this one is set to music. It's sort of chill while also a little upbeat, if...
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Showing compassion to friends is the easy part . . .
With current political headlines on how the President of the USA reacts to those who he disagrees with, I was drawn to Mahatma Gandhi's thoughts on showing compassion and friendship to your enemies....
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Gandhi and sugar . . .
Photo by Clem Onojeghuo on Unsplash The story behind this quote is about sugar. Gandhi was once asked by a woman to talk to her son about cutting back on sugar. He asked them to come back in two...
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Being grateful . . .
We have choices in life. We can call a cup half full or half empty. We experience a rainy day and feel down that its wet or uplifted at the thought of being snug and cosy inside. We can see a...
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Six steps to begin making our world a better place . . .
It’s natural to think of ourselves as small in terms of the world we live in. One person among billions. One voice. One set of thoughts. Insignificant when you consider the stuff going on around...
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This is the most important time in your life . . .
Yesterday I was listening to an interview with Sadhguru. Sadhguru is an Indian yogi who founded the Isha foundation – offering yoga programmes around the world. He is a powerful speaker and has...
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Think positively and you may just live longer . . .
A cup half full or half empty . . . A rainy day to snuggle inside or a rainy day to frustrate your plans . . . feedback which helps you grow or feedback that leaves you upset . . . ?Humans have a...
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Don’t wait – the time will never be perfect . . .
I get energy by following through and competing a task I have committed to. Strangely, it's often not about the result, but more about the discipline I used to tackle and finish something. It makes me...
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Start thinking of everyone as your mother . . .
Photo by Jude Beck on Unsplash I’m currently working for Tūhoe, one of New Zealand’s Maori iwi (tribe). Their ancestral home is Te Urewera in the eastern North Island, a place of magical natural...
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Nine characteristics of those who live to 100 – Lessons from the Blue Zone
Photo by Jen Theodore on Unsplash Blue Zones are regions in the world where people live much longer than average and explored by Dan Buettner, author of “The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from...
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We have enough – we always have and we always will . . .
Two years ago my wife and I gave up our jobs, rented our house out in Wellington and took off for a year of adventure – starting in Australia and heading around the world as far as India. We tend to...
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How I put a rocket ship under my creativity . . .
A few years ago I felt I was stagnating. I didn’t feel lazy or idle, in fact quite the opposite. I was busy leading a full time change management project, training for a 160km cycle race and...
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Mindfulness and a single raisin
There is certainly a lot going on and being talked about on the subject of mindfulness. I have to admit when I first heard the term it didn’t quite make sense Like isn’t everyone “mindful” on the...
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The power of regularity . . .
My wife and I have decided to choose and practice a weekly “itie”. Ities are a way that Swami Sivananda, one of the greatest yoga masters of the 20th century, described the virtues that should be...
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Why yogis are such great planners
Planning isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. It’s hard to get started and when you finish your plan it somehow seems to get forgotten about as life just takes over.I am fortunate enough to be a volunteer...
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Nurturing Growth and Positivity: The Power of Appreciative Inquiry in Yoga...
In the ever-evolving landscape of yoga business, the way we approach challenges and opportunities can significantly impact our success. While traditional deficit-based models focus on identifying and...
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The Basics of Happiness: A Foundation for Lasting Joy
In today’s fast-paced world, it can be easy to fall into the trap of searching for quick fixes to happiness—whether it’s through material possessions, fleeting distractions, or the latest trend...
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