Mindfulness

I was reading a magazine this week which briefly mentioned ‘glimmers’. Then this morning I saw a friend had shared something on social media about the same thing. A glimmer is a small moment of joy or happiness. The delight at spotting a rainbow. Feeling the sun kiss your skin. Seeing a picture of your

It’s that time of year again… when the new Australian lamb advert hits our screens. I have to say, as a (mainly) vegetarian, that’s not something I thought I’d ever write about! The ads are usually quite amusing, but this year’s I think is especially clever. Although I also find it quite sad. If you

Due to heavy rain and showers lately I haven’t been able to sit in my usual ‘sit-spot’. So one day, sitting undercover on the patio, I began my usual mindfulness practice. Noticing what I can see, hear and feel. Suddenly the sun came out and my view changed dramatically. The greens were so much more

Mindfulness is all about being aware. Aware of what is happening right now, in this present moment. It’s something that takes practice, but after a while it becomes a habit. A good habit! My husband and I managed to grab a few days away recently. We have a ‘rule’ now. When you see something unusual,

Christmas can be a difficult time for many people, so when it comes to the new year – it’s often seen as a time to refresh and restart. That may be through new year’s resolutions, or just deciding to do something different or new. Some people approach it with a sense of optimism – a

You’re probably well aware of the three wise monkeys. They embody the proverbial principle to “see no evil, hear no evil, and speak no evil”. The three monkeys are: * Mizaru – covering his eyes * Kikazaru – covering his ears * Iwazaru – covering his mouth Their pictoral origins can be traced back to