So, what is meditation? Many people have an incomplete picture of what meditation is, can be, or may have tried or given up – personally, I know I have been caught in most of those scenarios over the years! A common misconception of meditation is that it is about...
Japanese people, especially those who live in Okinawa, seem to enjoy longer, happier and disease-free lives than those in the West. This has now been attributed to a concept referred to as “Ikigai,” which translates to “the reason for being/waking...
Last weekend, I got back from Broken Hill where I was lucky enough to be engaged in a drum-making retreat with the wonderful Jane Elworthy. Throughout the six days we were treated to so any amazing experiences, some even involving our drums! It is such a humbling...
February 10, begins the year of the Yang Wood Dragon, a majestic and formidable beast bringing big changes and a huge energy shift for everyone. It is a year to look beyond the confines and to dream big, to envision the future we want. Getting clarity on our purpose or...
Last night, I was reminded of a short film called ‘Antworks’ by Catherine Chalmers, I saw a few weeks ago of beautiful leaf-cutter ants making artwork in Costa Rica – yes, you read correctly. It is totally entrancing but it is not until the very end where you get a...