When you wake up in the morning...

"When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive, to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love."

Our lives are a miracle with a use-by-date. Don't squander it away, worrying or allowing things to distract you from appreciating the truly valuable experiences and loved ones in your life. Today you live...so live! Revel, and make this day a memorable one filled with love, wisdom, productivity and playfulness!

Why we resist change by Alan Watts

I began reading books by Alan Watts when I was 18 (those books still have pride of place in my personal library). Alan Watts passed away in 1973 but his extraordinary insights live on and now inspire a new generation of individuals wishing to understand their place in the Universe. In this 10 minute video, Watts explores the nature of change and why we resist it. "Every one of us is a whirlpool in the tide of existence."

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! :)