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One of the most simple yet profound things my meditation teacher has ever said to me is this: 'Your energy is very precious. Don't just give it away.' It was probably so impactful to me because I'm such a 'busy' person. I am generous with the way I give out my energy :). My goal to make peace...

'Peace comes not from fulfilling our wants, but from the moment dissatisfaction ends.' — Jack Kornfield Have you ever thought about the nature of DESIRE? How does it feel to want - to really want? I mean wanting in the way that it feels like you're grasping almost desperately for something; like...

I've been thinking a lot about mindfulness practice, and how beautifully gentle, compassionate and kind a practice it is. There's no pushing and striving with it. There's no shoving of oneself towards a goal. Yes, we have goals. We have aspirations. We have things we want to create. But the energy that's...

Summer in the northern hemisphere has drawn to a close. We've harvested our apples and grapes, and the leaves are changing colour and dropping. I've noticed how resistant I am (as are some of the people around me are) to the letting go of summer. We don't want to get out our winter clothing; ...

It's an interesting question - how do you become committed to something you say you want? This applies not only to the way you want to be in relationship with eating or your body - but anything at all. Barriers to commitment A number of barriers may arise and get in the way of your full commitment to...