Mind

A close friend once asked me why I’m always smiling. She then ended in exaggerated shock: “You can’t possibly be happy all the time!” That really made me think. Am I happy all the time? Is it possible for anyone to always be happy? Or do I just know – intuitively – how to be […]

Deva Premal is a German-born singer who played an important role in introducing the beauty of Sanskrit mantras to contemporary music. With her partner Miten and through their record company, Prabhu Music, they aim “to be open to the Goddess of music – to be true to ourselves, as musicians, as ‘teachers;’ as partners, and […]

Do you have insomnia and don’t know what to do about it? If you’re living in the UK then you don’t really have too many options as GPs have stopped prescribing medication to treat this condition. Sleeping aids have far too many side effects and can cause dependence so, whilst you can buy these from […]

Do you know that, if done correctly, tapping therapy for anxiety is an incredibly effective way to handle this disorder? Of course, I am in no way suggesting that you should forget all about getting professional help or taking your medication. If you feel that your anxiety has escalated to the point where professional or […]

It seems common knowledge now that including meditation in your daily ritual is a very important part of blissful living. You really do need to set some time aside just for yourself, so you can have some time to just breathe, relax and reflect on what’s most important to you. This particular post is a […]

It’s now 12.15AM and you’re lying in bed wide awake with your mind racing as fast as Lightning McQueen did in his beloved Piston Cup (you can see I have a toddler). You try not to look at the clock but you can’t help it. Half an hour later, you get up from your bed […]