Making a difference...

"What you do to make a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make." Jane Goodall (a true world hero continuing to make a difference in the best possible way)

Another Friday funny to start the weekend off with a smile...

If you have ever had a kitty fur baby, you will probably be nodding your head and thinkcing "typical"! :D

A wonderful video featuring Quigong Master Chunyi Lin with a very appealing title - Never Feel Tired Again!

Recharge your energy in 5 seconds! Sounds better than a caffiene drink! I will be trying this tomorrow morning. If you try this technique, please tell us how you went! :)

A fabulous spiritual video - When you feel like giving up...

The profound insights of Shi Heng Yi about perception and non-identification, and how we can use this understanding to deal with difficult emotions and reactions, to release what is bothering us and move forward in our lives.

Ancient wisdom by Hippocrates...

"The soul is the same in all living creatures... although the body of each is different." - Hippocrates

Thought has power...

"When you produce a thought that is full of understanding, forgiveness and compassion, that thought will immediately have a healing effect on both your physical and mental health and on those around you." - Thich Nhat Hanh

Time to stop for a moment and appreciate the magic of the journey...

"Most people are so busy trying to get somewhere else, they never stop and appreciate the miracles all around them. They never stop and appreciate the magic of the journey."

True courage...

"Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak. Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen."

Excellent Buddhist Counting Meditation...

Only three and a half minutes long, this traditional method of stilling the mind and body, really works. Definitely worth a try, even if you have had trouble quietening your mind in the past. Good luck! I hope you find this technique useful! :)

The best way...

"The best way to predict the future is to create it." - Abraham Lincoln

The beginning...

"The beginning is always today." - Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (author)

Something to put a smile in your day...

There are hundreds of paths up the mountain...

"There are hundreds of paths up the mountain, all leading to the same place, so it doesn't matter which path you take. The only person wasting time is the one who runs around the mountain, telling everyone that his or her path is wrong." - Hindu Proverb

Caring for the most vulnerable...

"The poverty of being unwanted, unloved and uncared for is the greatest poverty." - Mother Teresa - Please love the lonely, feed the hungry and shelter the homeless.

To care for those in need is to live a truly spiritual life.

From this day on...

"From this day on, when I look back on the past, I will smile and say to myself "I never thought I could do it...but I did...I overcame all the people who tried to bring me down..."

Live your life and forget your age...

Twenty minute Guided Zen Meditation...

A simple, straightforward guided meditation to support your meditation practices, promote relaxation and wonderful to put you in the mood for a restful night's sleep.

Nurture and value your true worth... as it will last a lifetime and beyond...

"It doesn't matter what you look like on the outside. It's whats on the inside that counts."

Welcome change...

"You must welcome change as the rule, but not as your ruler." - Denise Waitley

Learn from mistakes and grow wisdom that betters your life...

"Don't carry your mistakes around with you. Instead, place them under your feet and use them as stepping stones."

Stay true...

"Whatever life brings you, never change who you are. Stay kind, remain thoughtful. Don't let them change the great things about you!"

Wishing you a very Happy Day! And may you live your life like these stories...

Very important to know?! :D

6 Signs you are actually a cat?!! :D

Life is worth it...

"Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right, forgive the ones who don't, and believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get the chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said it would be easy, they just promised it would be worth it."

Beautiful Buddha Chanting Meditation

Perfect for soothing the mind, body and spirit and creating a tranquil atmosphere for meditation, de-stressing, yoga practice, or sleep. (duration: 3 hours)

Remember ...

Remember when you were a kid and happy for no reason? Be mindful ...and be that again!

Thought is a vibration - put positive vibrations out into the world to help create a better existence, not just for yourself...

To live a positive life...

"You can't live a positive life with a negative mind." Time to focus on the good in your life...

Language of the heart...

"It does not matter how many languages you know. To know the language of the heart makes you worthy." - Rumi

Painting by very talented artist, Wendy Andrew

Peace is...

"Peace is present right here, and now, in ourselves and in everything." - Thich Nhat Hanh

The first four words...

Don't let the noise...

"Don't let the noise of other people's opinions drown out your own inner voice. Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition."

Something very sweet...

...to add a smile to your weekend... :D

Your present circumstances...

"Your present circumstances don't determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start."

Meditation - Eight Weeks to change and improve your brain...

If you have an interest in mind plasticity and mindfulness this fascinating and informative article on how meditation can improve your brain and state of mind, provided by the Harvard Gazette, can be enjoyed here.

Tai Chi Walking for Beginners (duration: 12 minutes)

For fitness, relaxation and centring your mind and body, try out this short Tai Chi walking exercise.

Optimism...

"Optimism is the best way to see life." 💖

For a more organised home...

No matter what...

"No matter what you do, someone will always talk about you. Someone will always question your judegement. Someone will always doubt you. So just smile and make the choices you can live with."

Appreciate every day of your life...

"Not everyone is given the chance to grow old. So appreciate and thank God for every single day of your life."

A wonderful affirmation for self love and healing...

"I no longer judge or criticise myself. I am free to love who I am."

Finding out how strong you truly are...

"You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only option you have left."