At the start of 2024, I remember saying that I wanted to bed processes down and establish better routines. In other words, I didn’t feel the need to push the boat out too much—I wanted to focus on consolidation. It’s funny, then, that when I review the year, I feel sombre because I’m not sure … More Annual Reflection 24/25: To Strive or not to Strive?
When I did yoga teacher training in India, the Mantras chanting took me by surprise. Chanting has deepened and broadened my meditation practice and led me on a rediscovery of singing and music. Scepticism of false idols I’m not a religious person. I was brought up in a Christian household but I am not religious … More Meditative Magic of Mantras
Before fatherhood I did not feel lucky Fortunate perhaps Loved of course But not lucky Little man in arms The wonders of creation are unfolding in front of my eyes Inquisitive gaze Gleeful smile Pure instinct at every turn With Rumi The self doubt as faded Belly Laughter Tears of joy Transmuting trust and instinct … More Lucky Father
Remarkable year! I set myself goals and I met most of them, which is very rewarding. Yet, at the end of the year I feel battered and bruised by the financial experience dealt by markets in 2022. But there is no point in beating myself up about past mistakes. There are a ton of lessons … More I did it my way | 2022 Personal Review
David has an incredible ability to tease out the nuances in human experience, which adds a richness to my life. I particularly love the way he describes the ‘shadows’ that lie beneath every meaningful experience. One could argue that this focus on the darker elements of life is intense, depressing or negative but I find … More The Three Marriages by David Whyte
I have never read a book as physically beautiful as this. Each page was decorated with a unique motif by Boris Artzybasheff and a single Tagore poem. Artzybasheff’s art complements Tragore’s intimate connection between human experience and nature. It was a pleasure to page through and dwell on the poems that really hit the mark. … More Fireflies by Rabindranath Tagore
I am constantly buffeted by my thinking mind, which is both a great source of joy and pain as it creates stories to amplify each life experience. I use all the techniques in my armoury shorten the pain/struggle so that I can attempt to be a better person to myself and those around me. Reading … More Living Beautifully by Pema Chodran
Some books are like a friend sitting on next to your bedside table. They soothe you each night as you go to sleep and smile at you in the morning when you wake. They provide words of wisdom and encouragement but also push you forward confidently into the unknown future. Anam Cara is one of … More Anam Cara by John O’Donohue
A personal note / book review In recent years I have become acutely aware of my internal critic. You might not see it from the outside, but I often ask myself questions like “Am I smart enough? Successful enough? Rich enough?” I may not say it, but I randomly compare myself vs. friends and acquaintances. … More Meditating through self-doubt
A beautiful story about the Gautama Buddha’s journey. Thankfully, it is short on the supernatural. But it is filled with wisdom that does not come naturally to most. The book filled me with peace and tranquility as I turned the pages. Almost as though I was undertaking reading meditation. Hopefully, this is a step towards … More Old Path, White Clouds
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