Musings & More
Well, this post is going to be kinda different in that I'm intending it to keep growing. I'm always finding snippets that I'd love to share but that are just too little to write a whole post about. So, this…
How to Pray
Faith and Belief As a drought continued for what seemed an eternity, a small community of farmers was in a quandary as to what to do. Rain was important to keep their crops healthy and sustain the way of life…
We Are Eternal
It was through Kristina Braly's YouTube channel - which I first discovered through my love of all things planner-related and have been following for a few years - that I first heard the story of her brother Erik's suicide and…
The Power of Trees
I have always loved trees - their wisdom, their magnificence and their strength. There is just something magical about them. In every season, trees are truly beautiful - the bright, new green leaves of spring, the many shades of green…
Loving Kindness
Metta (or loving kindness) is a fundamental Buddhist virtue that we would all do well to practice, regardless of our religion. Metta is a genuine compassion directed towards other people with the intention of surrounding them with loving kindness. Metta…
Wishes for the World
What better time of year than New Year's Eve to consider our 'wishes for the world'? Have you given it any thought, my friends? My 'wishes for the world' can be summed up very simply in just one word -…
Where is God?
Have you ever thought about where God actually is? Does He reside in Heaven? Or could it be that God is not an external being to be observed, but rather a universal truth that lies within each and every one…
Communication with Patients
A patient came to see me the other day with an exacerbation of his chronic low back pain. He told me of a previous episode of physiotherapy treatment a few years back and how the physiotherapist would repeatedly tell him…
My spiritual shelfie
I have been buying books faster than I can read them for a long time now and, of those that I have read, I have forgotten a lot. So, I have challenged myself to read (or re-read) every single one…
Becoming Real
The Pavamana Mantra is a Hindu mantra introduced in the Brhadaranyaka Upanishad (1.3.28). The text of the mantra reads, "asato ma sadgamaya, tamaso ma jyotirgamaya, mrtyorma amrtam gamaya." This translates to, "from the unreal lead me to the real, from…
Have I done any good in the world today?
I recently stumbled upon the hymn "Have I done any good in the world today?" written by Will L. Thompson (1847-1909). In a world full of heartache where just watching the news is enough to send me into a downward…
Discover Your Archetypes
I was recently introduced to the concept of Archetypes - patterns of behaviour which can be described as our soul's blueprint. There are 12 archetypes which can occur in any combination in each of us, and this combination can change…
Dealing with Anxiety
The following chapter is taken from The Path to Happiness by Thubten Chodron. This book is in the public domain and was published for free distribution by Amitabha Buddhist Centre. It comprises a collection of Dharma talks held during several…
The Om Symbol & Sacred Sound
Om is a mantra and mystical sound of Hindu origin which is considered sacred in Hinduism and Buddhism. Om is actually pronounced 'A-U-M' as in 'home' and each syllable can be felt to vibrate within our bodies - the “A”…
Masaru Emoto Demonstrates the Power of our Words & Intentions
Affirmations can be very powerful. I think it was Louise Hay's book You Can Heal Your Life that first introduced me to using positive affirmations and I was recently reminded of their worth when I attended a workshop which focused…
