The benefits of meditation backed by science are varied and numerous. Studies have shown how negative thought patterns and problematic emotional reactions compound the harmful effects of stress hormones on the brain. Scientists have proven how meditation is a powerful tool that strengthens the key brain networks for the better. It promotes positive changes inContinue reading “The only place you can begin the process of change is where you are”
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Consistency keeps you going
Regular exercise improves mental and emotional wellbeing. It boosts concentration and moods as well as improves sleep. Exercising consistently improves overall health especially cardiovascular. Grounding your feet on grass and exposure to sunlight is key. Exercise keeps you energised, productive and happier. There’s no one-size-fits-all, find your best form of exercise that you can doContinue reading “Consistency keeps you going”
Suffering isn’t ennobling, recovery is
I have always enjoyed reading or watching stories of remarkable individuals, the ordinary to the extraordinary, the impossible to the possible because it inspires me. Stories that bring us optimism, hope and courage. Sometimes, seeing is believing and when a spark is ignited within us, we learn and grow within ourselves that our ability toContinue reading “Suffering isn’t ennobling, recovery is”
Let food be your medicine
Food has a big impact on your body and mind as well as your overall wellbeing. A healthy diet that nourishes you raises energy levels, improves productivity, regulates moods, better sleep and most importantly, reduces ailments. Some simple tips to nourish your body with palm sized protein, healthy fats (nuts, avocado, seeds), rainbow colours ofContinue reading “Let food be your medicine”
Every great dream begins with a dreamer
Harriet Tubman was born into slavery in Maryland and life was extremely tough as a slave where she was poorly fed and beaten often. As a teen, she suffered a serious head injury from trying to protect another slave from injury. She had to endure brain surgery without anaesthetic. For the rest of her life,Continue reading “Every great dream begins with a dreamer”
How you respond to life’s challenges determines your level of consciousness
The mind’s neural pathways are continually growing and evolving through a phenomenon called neuroplasticity. It’s the brain’s ability to learn and adapt that enables us to pick up new skills, drop old habits, adjust to new environments and even heal from distressing experiences in life. Scientists have found that the consistent practice of meditation isContinue reading “How you respond to life’s challenges determines your level of consciousness”
Significance of the life we lead
Whenever I read this Nelson Mandela’s quote, I get goosebumps as it reminds of the Costa Rican phrase plan de vida meaning soul’s purpose, the Japanese call it ikigai meaning life purpose and the French term it raison d’être meaning reason for being. It is rooted in the belief that we have a unique reasonContinue reading “Significance of the life we lead”
Strive for progress than perfection
Elizabeth Garett Anderson was the first woman to qualify in Britian as a doctor. She was rejected from every medical school she applied to because of her gender. She smartly found a technical loophole at the Society of Apothecaries by passing all the exams to become a registered practitioner. She campaigned for women’s rights andContinue reading “Strive for progress than perfection”
Committing your energy into action
A quotable quote meets you where you are and it has the capacity to take you as far as it can because often, as AnaÏs Nin wisely said “we see the world not as it is but as we are.” It is through our lens that we perceive our experiences in life. A quotable quoteContinue reading “Committing your energy into action”
Discover our own special light
A purposeful life is when you can find ways to use your talents professionally and personally. Talents come in many forms and they are a part of you that feels like second nature. By focusing on where your natural talents lie often, they can lead to greater sense of fulfilment. What energises you and howContinue reading “Discover our own special light”
Awaken Your Inner Journey 