It is said that the Tibetan word for 'Buddhist' means "she or he who seeks within." Whether we are in troubled times or simply wanting to deepen our understanding of ourselves, psychotherapy and a spiritual path/mindfulness practice often bring deeply fruitful benefits. Time and time again I have seen how combining … [Read more...] about Meditation and Therapy
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The Upsides of Loneliness
I'd like to share with you an article which was published in the Health and Wellbeing section of the Sydney Morning Herald by freelance journalist and health writer, Katherine Pranic on the subject of the possible up-sides to loneliness. Katherine quotes me and others in the article. I hope you enjoy it! … [Read more...] about The Upsides of Loneliness
Kindness
Over the last couple of months I have been personally overwhelmed by the kindness that I have received from many people. I feel so grateful to have such wonderful people in my life. I can't tell you how much I have appreciated it. Thank you. I hope to pay it forward. The Dalai Lama says that his religion is … [Read more...] about Kindness
Food as Medicine
Our gut is the seat of our immunity and also our mood and emotions. There is a lot of research pointing to digestive issues underlying many conditions such as irritable bowel, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, chemical and food sensitivities, auto-immune conditions such as Multiple Schlerosis and Parkinson’s Disease, … [Read more...] about Food as Medicine
Scientific Evidence of the Benefits of Meditation
In the last couple of years the relatively new field of neuroplasticity has provided us with evidence that our brains are not hard-wired after the age of six, as was previously supposed, but are capable of changing throughout our lives. The New York Times best-seller, The Brain that Changes Itself by Norman Doidge … [Read more...] about Scientific Evidence of the Benefits of Meditation