One Mind

If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.

Posted on April 9, 2026April 10, 2026 by Pierre

Compassion or, the importance of having compassion is a familiar melody in personal growth circles. Even so, self-compassion seems to remain an undeveloped skill. Not because we don’t try, but if our “shortcomings” were treated harshly while we grew up, then it’s likely that we struggle having acceptance for ourselves unless we’re being “perfect”. "Your … Continue reading If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.

Can you tolerate the truth of not knowing?

Posted on April 8, 2026April 8, 2026 by Pierre

For survival, the human mind has an insatiable hunger for certainty. In a world where answers seem to be just a Google search away, we categorize, analyze, and desperately try to control every aspect of our lives. Yet ironically, this constant scratching through the noise for absolute certainty, often becomes our greatest source of anxiety. … Continue reading Can you tolerate the truth of not knowing?

Peace requires us to surrender our illusions of control.

Posted on April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 by Pierre

Have you ever felt like the harder you try to "let go" of something, the more it sticks? We hear the term "letting go" regularly. We understand what is implied - not holding on to old emotions or emotional attachments - but in practice our "effort" to let go is so often not helpful as … Continue reading Peace requires us to surrender our illusions of control.

The heart is like a garden. What seeds will you plant there?

Posted on April 6, 2026April 7, 2026 by Pierre

Our teacher this week is Jack Kornfield who spent the years 1967 to 1972 becoming a monk in Thailand and Burma. Since 1974 he has been teaching meditation worldwide and was instrumental in introducing Buddhist mindfulness practices to the West. "Your Daily Dose" is a quick two minute read packed with bite-sized wisdom from all … Continue reading The heart is like a garden. What seeds will you plant there?

Jack Kornfield Collection

Posted on April 6, 2026April 19, 2026 by Pierre

Few voices in the world of mindfulness carry the same soothing resonance and deep-seated warmth as Jack Kornfield. As a foundational figure in bringing Buddhist mindfulness to the West, Jack has spent over five decades translating the profound depths of Eastern psychology into a language that speaks directly to the modern, often stressed, human heart. … Continue reading Jack Kornfield Collection

Touch the original nature of your existence.

Posted on April 5, 2026April 5, 2026 by Pierre

Wrapping up the week with Sadhguru's words on silence. In today's whirlwind of activity, where stimulation bombards us from every corner, the concept of stillness can feel almost radical. Yet, within the quietude lies a doorway to our most authentic selves and the wellspring of true potential. "Your Daily Dose" is a quick two minute … Continue reading Touch the original nature of your existence.

Falling into love.

Posted on April 4, 2026April 5, 2026 by Pierre

Today's journey is a continuation of yesterday's meditation. I found so much beautiful wisdom from Sadhguru on the topic of love that I just had to go there again. There is a whole page with these thoughts about love on beautiful artwork. Please check it out at this link: "Your Daily Dose" is a quick … Continue reading Falling into love.

How will you live when your fears no longer have any power over you?

Posted on April 2, 2026April 2, 2026 by Pierre

Have you ever stopped to admire a tree? Towering strong, branches reaching for the sun, leaves whispering secrets in the breeze. Imagine if you could ask that tree how it feels about its existence. Would it brag about its shade or boast about its fruit? "Your Daily Dose" is a quick two minute read packed … Continue reading How will you live when your fears no longer have any power over you?

Ask, “what makes me come alive?” and do more of that!

Posted on April 1, 2026April 1, 2026 by Pierre

Here's a powerful secret: your soul's greatest joy often intersects with exactly what the world needs. There is a school of thought in spiritual traditions which teaches that our “purpose” here on earth is to be found in giving expression to our soul’s deepest desire. Think about it. When you're fully engaged in something you love, … Continue reading Ask, “what makes me come alive?” and do more of that!

Peace is not the highest goal in life, it is the most fundamental requirement.

Posted on March 31, 2026March 31, 2026 by Pierre

"There are no problems, only situations. It is all in how you approach them." - Sadhguru This thought by Sadhguru reminds me of a line in the poem "If" by Rudyard Kipling that mentions "treating triumph and disaster just the same". It speaks of the possibility of having the kind of peace that is unaffected by circumstance, … Continue reading Peace is not the highest goal in life, it is the most fundamental requirement.

The past is alive only in our memory. The future is alive only in our imagination.

Posted on March 30, 2026March 30, 2026 by Pierre

Sadhguru is our teacher this week. And as we look ahead into the next seven days, he reminds us that everything from the past or future, exists only within our minds. The past is a collection of memories, and the future is a series of projections. Neither truly exists in the tangible now. "Your Daily … Continue reading The past is alive only in our memory. The future is alive only in our imagination.

Sadhguru Collection

Posted on March 30, 2026April 5, 2026 by Pierre

Sadhguru, born Jagadish Vasudev, stands as one of the most influential spiritual figures of the modern era, blending ancient yogic sciences with a strikingly pragmatic approach to contemporary life. As the founder of the Isha Foundation, he has transcended the traditional image of a mystic, reaching millions through his "Inner Engineering" programs and global environmental … Continue reading Sadhguru Collection

This has taken a lifetime to learn…

Posted on March 29, 2026March 29, 2026 by Pierre

Is silence a skill? Is it an art? Or is it just the natural flow of being deeply content, not needing anything more? Nicholas Sparks writes in The Notebook: "Your Daily Dose" is a quick two minute read packed with bite-sized wisdom from all the great teachers. But you could also choose to turn it … Continue reading This has taken a lifetime to learn…

THIS is the only force that brings healing and renewal…

Posted on March 28, 2026March 28, 2026 by Pierre

Have you ever been lost in a daydream, a world built of your own thoughts, only to be snapped back into the present with jarring abruptness? That jolt, that sudden return to the "now," is one way of describing what awareness is. It's the fundamental human capacity to perceive our surroundings, our thoughts, and, crucially, … Continue reading THIS is the only force that brings healing and renewal…

Messy and also beautiful.

Posted on March 26, 2026March 26, 2026 by Pierre

There is a beautiful paradox to being human. We are a glorious tapestry woven with vibrant threads of strength, resilience, and love, and also… among these vibrant threads there are undeniably threads of imperfection, insecurities, and occasional stumbles, inseparable from the woven whole. "Your Daily Dose" is a quick two minute read packed with bite-sized … Continue reading Messy and also beautiful.

No more energy wasted on resistance.

Posted on March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 by Pierre

Have you ever found yourself spending way too much energy fighting a reality that is not going to change, or trying to keep control over what is ultimately beyond your control? It is like trying to push a boulder up a hill. You pour on the effort, muscles straining, but the darn thing barely budges. … Continue reading No more energy wasted on resistance.

Experience life at full-strength!

Posted on March 24, 2026March 24, 2026 by Pierre

Sometimes we encounter experiences that seem too formidable for our hearts to bear. In our vulnerability, we seek refuge in avoidance, shutting down our emotions and turning away from the pain. This retreat into numbness feels like a shield, a temporary sanctuary from the chaos. "Your Daily Dose" is a quick two minute read packed … Continue reading Experience life at full-strength!

Forget about enlightenment!

Posted on March 23, 2026March 23, 2026 by Pierre

The week stretches before you, a canvas waiting for your brushstrokes. Goals to set, dreams to chase – it's the natural human instinct to plan, to propel ourselves towards a perceived better future. But in this mad dash towards "what could be," we often forget the most fertile ground for growth: the present moment. "Your … Continue reading Forget about enlightenment!

John Welwood Collection

Posted on March 23, 2026March 29, 2026 by Pierre

John Welwood was a true pioneer in the landscape of modern psychology, standing at the busy intersection where Western psychotherapy meets Eastern contemplative practice. Best known for coining the term "spiritual bypassing," Welwood spent decades exploring how individuals often use spiritual ideas and practices to side-step unresolved emotional issues and psychological wounds. His work suggests … Continue reading John Welwood Collection

You’ll remember what you are… and that there are things you know… always knew.

Posted on March 22, 2026March 22, 2026 by Pierre

There is wisdom in you! Have you ever had a feeling, deep in your gut, that you knew something to be true, even without logic or explanation? Perhaps a moment of sudden clarity or a powerful intuition that guided you in the right direction? That, my friend, is the voice of your inner wisdom whispering … Continue reading You’ll remember what you are… and that there are things you know… always knew.

You will be rewarded with more love for the whole of your human experience.

Posted on March 21, 2026March 21, 2026 by Pierre

What is it that makes a meditation of experiencing your 5 senses so useful? Firstly, grounding yourself in the feedback that your senses give you is an intensely "present moment" experience. Pulling all of your scattered attention - which is still trying to change the past and also control the future - back into one … Continue reading You will be rewarded with more love for the whole of your human experience.

We achieve ourselves, by sharing ourselves with others.

Posted on March 19, 2026March 19, 2026 by Pierre

On Saturday will be Human Rights day in South Africa, so even though it’s not Saturday yet, I’d like to make today’s journey a special celebration of being human! We often get caught up in the illusion of being separate entities. But a closer look reveals the intricate web of human cooperation that sustains us. … Continue reading We achieve ourselves, by sharing ourselves with others.

You are becoming more and more you, as the old layers of armour slowly unravel.

Posted on March 18, 2026March 18, 2026 by Pierre

Imagine peeling away layers of an onion, each layer revealing a fresher, more vibrant core. That's not just a metaphor; it's the transformative power of meditation. We accumulate these layers of "acceptable" selves in an attempt to make ourselves more presentable to the world, masks we wear to fit in, to protect ourselves from judgment. … Continue reading You are becoming more and more you, as the old layers of armour slowly unravel.

Becoming better at feeling…

Posted on March 17, 2026March 17, 2026 by Pierre

We've all had at least a small taste of this experience: a wave of anxiety hits, a surge of anger boils, or a pang of sadness lingers. Our immediate instinct? To push it away, to distract ourselves, to try and make ourselves feel better. "Your Daily Dose" is a quick two minute read packed with … Continue reading Becoming better at feeling…

Do you have the patience to wait for your pond to settle, and the water to become clear?

Posted on March 16, 2026March 16, 2026 by Pierre

Are you ready to dive into a brand new week? Before the emails flood in and the to-do list stretches a mile long, let's take a deep breath and set the stage for a truly thriving week. Imagine for a moment a play on opening night, but for this play… the actors have never met, … Continue reading Do you have the patience to wait for your pond to settle, and the water to become clear?

Without wisdom, our compulsion to “do” re-creates the same old problems again and again…

Posted on March 15, 2026March 15, 2026 by Pierre

We live in a world obsessed with action. A desperate need to always be seen “doing”, and yet our constant busy-ness seems to primarily result in “never enough”. Never enough time, never enough money, never enough acceptance, never enough stuff. "Your Daily Dose" is a quick two minute read packed with bite-sized wisdom from all … Continue reading Without wisdom, our compulsion to “do” re-creates the same old problems again and again…

Seek out and surround yourself with people who believe in possibilities!

Posted on March 14, 2026March 15, 2026 by Pierre

Life throws a lot at us. Between overflowing inboxes and newsfeeds filled with negativity, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and cynical. Today’s message is really simple - never let go of the child within you who used to believe that the world can be a more beautiful place. The part of you who knows that … Continue reading Seek out and surround yourself with people who believe in possibilities!