The Art of Mindfulness

So what is mindfulness? It is the art of staying focused on the moment.  It involves acceptance and paying attention to thoughts and feelings without any judgement.  It is a way of being present, being in the here and now, not focusing on past events; they are past.  Not imagining future events; they have not … Continue reading The Art of Mindfulness

The Benefits of Meditation

Meditation is an important part of my daily practise.  I meditate for at least 20 minutes daily, in the morning before I get ready for work or my day ahead. Once suffering from anxiety and low self-esteem, daily meditation has helped me regain my self-confidence and restore balance and harmony to my life. My life … Continue reading The Benefits of Meditation

The Joy of Journaling – A Strategy For Success

“If your life’s worth living, it’s worth recording”. This is a quote from Tony Robbins, who in case you don’t know, is a hugely successful business and life coach, successful entrepreneur and motivational speaker/author.  He recommends keeping a journal as a strategy for success. I’ve kept journals for as long as I can remember.  They … Continue reading The Joy of Journaling – A Strategy For Success

Law of Attraction Prayer

Quite a long time ago, when I was quite depressed I read a lot of books on the power of the subconscious mind and the law of attraction. I memorised a kind of prayer from one of these books, which when recited, focuses positive intentions for the day.  I've used this prayer daily for the … Continue reading Law of Attraction Prayer

Mindfulness on the Go

Are you like me and just don’t seem to always have time to fit everything in?  This raises the question, how can I fit in the practise of mindfulness when I’m so damn busy? Mindfulness is a very simple form of meditation, where one focusses on the breath and is aware constantly of the moment.  … Continue reading Mindfulness on the Go