Your soul is timeless and not threatened by the momentary fears of your human body.

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Life, in its infinite wisdom, has a peculiar way of dismantling our carefully constructed worlds. Often, just when we think we've found solid ground, the universe shifts beneath our feet, stripping away the familiar and thrusting us into uncharted territory. These moments of upheaval can feel catastrophic, yet they carry within them an invitation to … Continue reading Your soul is timeless and not threatened by the momentary fears of your human body.

Are you LIVING your worth, or are you trying to prove your worth?

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It's Monday, the start of a brand new week and I want to remind you that you ARE a born creator! Not metaphorically, not aspirationally - literally. Creating is woven into your very essence from the moment you arrived in this world.  You were created to create. Creating is your birth-right. Whether you want it … Continue reading Are you LIVING your worth, or are you trying to prove your worth?

Your inner GPS guiding you to true north.

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Sunday morning meditations are reserved for silence. I love the idea of us getting together and being able to just slip into a silent space together. In our perpetually connected, endlessly buzzing world, silence has become a rare commodity. We fill every moment with podcasts, notifications, and conversations, afraid of what we might discover in … Continue reading Your inner GPS guiding you to true north.

What to do when your thoughts are hijacked by all that’s “wrong” in your life…

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Oprah's message for us today is about being more conscious of where we place our attention, because what we pay attention to is what we spend our energy on. And the things that we constantly feed our energy to, are the things that we will continue to create more of. "Your Daily Dose" is a … Continue reading What to do when your thoughts are hijacked by all that’s “wrong” in your life…

We have to do this together! Because we’re not going to build a better world while we leave anyone behind.

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Personal growth may start on the individual level but it’s not ever a journey that we truly walk alone: our healing is interconnected with the healing of others. When we rise together, we create a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. "Your Daily Dose" is a quick two minute read packed with bite-sized … Continue reading We have to do this together! Because we’re not going to build a better world while we leave anyone behind.

Surrender… not only what you need to let go of, also surrender to what needs to get done.

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Surrender. The word itself often conjures images of defeat, of waving a white flag in the face of life's battles. But what if the real truth about surrender is that it’s the key to unlocking your greatest potential? What if true surrender isn't about giving up, but about opening up… opening up to a wisdom … Continue reading Surrender… not only what you need to let go of, also surrender to what needs to get done.

Your harsh inner-judge is preventing you from growing.

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Today's meditation is called "The Observer", we could also call it "The Witness" and it's the practice of a skill that we all have, the ability to step outside of ourselves and look at our SELF. The better we are able to be this observer, the more able we are to look at our mistakes … Continue reading Your harsh inner-judge is preventing you from growing.

You have potential that you have not recognized yet!

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Do you have any experience with that tiny voice whispering doubts in your ear, limiting your dreams and aspirations? A little voice that clings to past failures, holding you back from reaching your full potential? A voice that subtly suggests you're not good enough, not capable enough, or simply not destined for anything good? "Your … Continue reading You have potential that you have not recognized yet!

Create the grand vision but most of all… just do your best!

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We are at the start of a new week, and for this week we’ll take inspiration for our meditations from Oprah. The theme of her message for us today is - Dare to dream! Have the courage to create the vision of your most beautiful life. Believe in your greatness because after all, you were … Continue reading Create the grand vision but most of all… just do your best!

If every 8 year old in the world is taught meditation…

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A thought on meditation... I have seen countless lives change with this one choice - "the decision that meditation will be my new normal." Like getting up in the morning and automatically brushing your teeth, making meditation a part of your day every day, will change how you live your life. "Your Daily Dose" is … Continue reading If every 8 year old in the world is taught meditation…

You can’t only start to grow roots once you see storm clouds gather on the horizon…

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The Dalai Lama's message for today's meditation is that the biggest cause of our unhappiness is our own mind, "the mind is the only trouble maker", he says: "Everyone wants a happy life without difficulties or suffering. But we create many of the problems we face. No one intentionally creates problems, but we tend to … Continue reading You can’t only start to grow roots once you see storm clouds gather on the horizon…

You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it.

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Sometimes it can feel a bit like like the world is teetering on the brink. A world plagued by conflict, inequality, and environmental degradation. It’s a world that often seems overwhelming, a labyrinth of problems that appear insurmountable. It's easy to feel helpless, a mere speck in the vast universe. The weight of this global … Continue reading You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it.

We DO need adversity in order to grow.

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What's been known forever is that we need adversity in order to grow. When you go to gym and expose your muscles to doing what they haven't done before, then they're forced into making adaptations and becoming stronger. All of our growth is like this. "Through difficult experiences, life sometimes becomes more meaningful." - Dalai … Continue reading We DO need adversity in order to grow.

Don’t worry, be happy ;)

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All great teachers across the ages have taught about the futility of worrying, and my favourite wisdom on the topic has been attributed to a few different people so I'll just say I don't know who it's from: "Worrying is about as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubble gum."  "Your … Continue reading Don’t worry, be happy 😉

Even our boundaries inflict damage when they are created in ignorance and not in understanding.

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We often navigate our lives through a lens of judgement, quick to categorize people into boxes of "good" or "bad", “heroes vs villains.” But this binary thinking blinds us to a profound truth that could transform every interaction we have: the beautiful, messy complexity of being human. "Your Daily Dose" is a quick two minute … Continue reading Even our boundaries inflict damage when they are created in ignorance and not in understanding.

Creating in fear means we are in constant resistance to life. Turn it around!

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As we step into a new week, we’re taking a moment to look into the week ahead and be intentional about how we want to show up, how we want to create this week. Our teacher for the week is The Dalai Lama, and he reminds us that we can choose what we use as … Continue reading Creating in fear means we are in constant resistance to life. Turn it around!

Just watch this moment, without trying to change it at all.

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In our fast-paced, noise-filled world, it's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of thoughts, worries, and distractions. We often find ourselves rushing from one task to the next, our minds racing ahead, and our bodies feeling stressed and fatigued. Yet, within these fleeting moments there is a path to true peace, clarity, and … Continue reading Just watch this moment, without trying to change it at all.

Practice sharing the fullness of your being.

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I want you to really hear this... I want you to remember this... You are worthy! You are deserving! You are whole! And... You are not separate from any of this. Just like a wave is something that the entire ocean is doing, you are an expression of the entire Universe. The Universe IS you. … Continue reading Practice sharing the fullness of your being.

It’s the process of paying attention, that changes the brain significantly.

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Today's journey is SUPER practical, and also really simple.  How good is your brain at concentrating? At staying focused without being distracted? And is this an ability that you can develop? Can you teach your brain to become better at concentrating? "The real meditation practice is how we live our lives from moment to moment … Continue reading It’s the process of paying attention, that changes the brain significantly.

Become available to what this moment makes available to you.

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Some of Jon Kabat-Zinn's most well known work is on the theme of being present, as illustrated by the very fitting title of one of his books, "Wherever you go, there you are." How often do we find ourselves caught in the gap between the expectations we had, and what reality turned out to be? … Continue reading Become available to what this moment makes available to you.

Meet every moment with full awareness.

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With the week ahead of you, how do you want to show up to the challenges that this week brings? While some of the challenges we face come towards us from the outside, we all experience internal obstacles from time to time too. How do we meet both with grace and wisdom? Looking at the … Continue reading Meet every moment with full awareness.

You ARE the universe experiencing itself.

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A silent meditation for today......... In meditation and other mindfulness practices we often hear the term, “quiet the mind”.  This may create the impression that we should somehow be able to just shut down our thoughts which of course sets us up for failure before we’ve even started, because shutting down the thinking in that … Continue reading You ARE the universe experiencing itself.

The Eternal Now: Your Ultimate Destination

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Right here, right where you are right now, is where you come into your personal power. Not tomorrow, not next week, not when you finally achieve that goal you've been chasing. The power to transform your life exists only in this present moment. "Your Daily Dose" is a quick two minute read packed with bite-sized … Continue reading The Eternal Now: Your Ultimate Destination

When you swim, you don’t grab a hold of the water…

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We live in a culture obsessed with action. Productivity hacks, hustle culture, and endless to-do lists promise us that we’ll find happiness if we just work harder and move faster. And yes, action matters of course - you don't arrive at any destination without taking steps forward. But here's the problem: it's remarkably easy to … Continue reading When you swim, you don’t grab a hold of the water…

You must not be afraid of playing wrong notes. Even if you play it wrong… just play!

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It's Monday! We're at the start of a new week, let's see what this week has in store for us...  Our teacher for this week is Alan Watts. He was an English writer, speaker, and self-styled "philosophical entertainer", known for interpreting and popularising Buddhist, Taoist, and Hindu philosophy for a Western audience. He wrote more … Continue reading You must not be afraid of playing wrong notes. Even if you play it wrong… just play!