There is Another Way to Live – The End of Suffering

A few years ago before my personal journey really started to take on a different tangent and I started seeing things with a beginner’s mind and allowed life to be as it is, I wanted to try and fix things, to control my life, not to feel any emotions, not to fail, get everything right,…

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Is Attitude Everything?

Is attitude really everything? I came across this story today that I have had in my files for years. I don’t know the origin, however I like the message as it refers to the choices we have in life and how we can take responsibility for where we are at in each moment. Michael is the…

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What is Self-Sabotage?

Do you feel that something is holding you back? Have you ever gone out of your way to NOT look after yourself? Or repeated the same patterns of behaviour over and over again and expected a different result? If you answered yes to any of the questions above, don’t worry you are not alone. Maybe…

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What is Self-Care?

Do you take time to look after your holistic wellbeing? Yes, your social, emotional, physical, mental, financial, environmental and spiritual health and wellbeing? If you do, congratulations! If not, maybe it is time for some self-care?   What is Self-Care? Self-Care – “refers to actions and attitudes which contribute to the maintenance of well-being and…

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How Can I Manage Self-Expectations? – Eckhart Tolle

Are you being challenged by the expectations you have on yourself around life and work? How do you feel when you believe your thoughts or your inner critic / voice inside your head? What is your reaction towards yourself? In this 11.11minute video How Can I Manage Self-Expectations – Eckhart Tolle discusses: Your identity or…

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The Habits of Happiness – Matthieu Ricard

This Ted Talk (20.54mins) the Habits of Happiness – Matthieu Ricard starts with an analogy – that no-one wakes up in the morning and wants to suffer. So happiness is something that human beings would like to experience. Matthieu goes on to discuss – Happiness and pleasure Definitions of happiness and wellbeing – “wellbeing is not…

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The Inner Critic or “Outside Voice”

“Don’t worry about what the world needs, ask what makes you come alive and do that because what the world needs are people who have come alive.” ~ Howard Thurman   Have you ever wanted to try something new, change something, ask for help or pursue a passion? Then, as you muster enough courage to…

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