Today’s post is dedicated to my Mother, my mentor and my motivator – and most of all, my mindfulness “master” – it is her birthday today. As long as I participate in the A to Z Challenge, “M” will always be reserved for her. I am yet to meet someone more…
Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles
My friend Tom sent me an infographic on life coaching. We got talking and of course had several good laughs over the various interpretations the phrase life coaching triggers. When asked if I would share the infographic with my readers, I asked Tom if he would write a short introduction – requesting…
After one of his teachings, The Dalai Lama was asked “what can we give you?” He beamed at the audience. “That’s easy, “ he said, “Just give me your smiles. It makes me feel good when I see people smile at me. And if you smile at each other that would also…
How would you treat a friend? This is a quick exercise for the letter H in my Mindful living series for the A to Z Challenge. I think it is very appropriate at this point, when most of us are likely a wee bit stressed and gratefully looking forward to Sunday…
I didn’t even have to think too hard about what I would choose for the letter G, because it sits in my heart. Gratitude rocks Being grateful is automatically a mindfulness practice as it involves appreciating every little thing. Gratitude is the direct route to happiness, as anyone who practices it will…
Focus. (And what did you think?). Yes, Focus. Not FOMO. So hard to do and so necessary for getting things done. The ability to focus varies from individual to individual – some of us are amazing, some of us not so much. We’ll all agree, however, that this is a skill…
Ugadi is one of the year’s most awaited Festivals. Ugadi or “New Year”, ushered in by spring, is the season for everything fresh and new and of course, a time to prosper and grow. It is that time of year when the earth is blessed with vibrant new lift and celebrated…