In a far away land two monks approach a river. Standing by the side of the river is a woman. She cannot cross, not wishing to ruin her nice clothes… read more »

Some of us are easily upset, whether it’s a remark, an unexpected event or even a look. Our equilibrium is disturbed and our peace destroyed. Like salt in our tea,… read more »

Sometimes I declare myself worried. ‘I am so worried!’ I say and quite believe this to be so. ‘And haven’t I every reason to be worried? Look at these circumstances!’… read more »

I was in a company recently. We were thinking about how we put meaning into our days. Without meaning, without moments of appreciation and awareness in our day, life can… read more »

Each day we are given the strength to do small things; for our life is comprised of such events. There are no big things; just small things well lived. Perhaps… read more »

Perhaps mindfulness is hardest in the home. Home is where deep-rooted patterns of behaviour have established themselves, and where our reactions are habitual, automatic and often emotionally-charged. Bringing awareness of… read more »

Understanding who you are and what you have to offer is an important aspect of growing up. Only trial and error brings this understanding, as we reflect on our experiences,… read more »

Nadine works in the NHS; she has three teenage children. She gets stressed by her job; she gets even more stressed at home. Irritations go round and round in her… read more »

A friend of mine likes reading murder mysteries. But to enjoy them, he must first find out who the murderer is. Once he knows, he can then go back and… read more »

It doesn’t sound polite, and it isn’t. The German word ‘Fachidiot’ – pronounced ‘Fack-ID-yot’ – refers to someone who has great subject knowledge in one area… but who doesn’t know… read more »