i you us them those people wouldn’t it be lovely if one could live in a constant state of we? some of the most commonplace words can be some of the biggest dividers they what if there was no they? what if there was only us? if words could be seen as they floated out … More On The Clothesline

“The invariable mark of wisdom is to see the miraculous in the common.” Ralph Waldo Emerson People with a strong sense of gratitude and appreciation do not necessarily have more than others; they are not ‘luckier.’ They simply recognise and see the potential in their lives. Reminding yourself what you have to be grateful for each … More To Be Thankful

“Like a sculptor, if necessary, carve a friend out of stone. Realize that your inner sight is blind and try to see a treasure in everyone.” Rumi What if we were all exactly alike? What if everyone spoke the same, acted the same, liked to the same music and watched the same TV programs? The … More All Different

“A lot of the conflict you have in your life exists simply because you’re not living in alignment; you’re not be being true to yourself.” Steve Maraboli Life offers us a priceless opportunity in every single moment to see and experience. But it takes courage to seize it. Has it does to be true to yourself, … More Who You Are

“What you’re supposed to do when you don’t like a thing is change it. If you can’t change it, change the way you think about it. Don’t complain.” Maya Angelo I have learnt from experience that those who complain the most, accomplish the least. It is always better to attempt to do something great and … More Too Much Complaining

Rather than wallowing in self pity or dwelling on the person who is no longer part of your life….. You have great value, you need to remember to recognise it and learn to love yourself. The time will come when, with elation you will greet yourself arriving at your own door, in your own mirror … More Love After Love

“Be gentle first with yourself if you wish to be gentle with others.” Lama Yeshe Many of us are all too used to bashing ourselves. And it is not surprising. In our society, we are taught that being hard on ourselves and ashamed of everything from our actions to our looks gets results. To stop … More Self Empathy

“He who would accomplish little must sacrifice little; he who would accomplish much must sacrifice much” James Allen We all have dreams but there is a price for everything we want in life. If you want love and a happy marriage, you need be prepared to pay the price of commitment. If you want financial … More Paying The Price

‘‘You are bigger than your problem, stronger than your obstacles and higher than your ego.” Regina Malabago Are your ‘shoulds’ getting in the way of your ‘haves’? The desire of our ego is often in conflict with the emotions of our heart. Finding the right balance between planning and presence is often difficult. Between striving and … More Where You Are Now

Leave the familiar for a while. Let your senses and bodies stretch out Like a welcomed season Onto the meadows and shores and hills. Open up to the Roof. Make a new water-mark on your excitement And love. Like a blooming night flower, Bestow your vital fragrance of happiness and giving Upon our intimate assembly. … More All The Hemispheres