Kundalini Yoga teacher, Kirantana Khalsa told me that when he meditates, he does so with the idea that he will die in five minutes time. That is something to think about. Usually when the idea comes up, everyone proposes longer periods of time. “If you only had a day to…
Author: arkaydee
Very very often we say “I don’t want to think about it.” Why? Perhaps there is a reason why we keep thinking about it, why the thought keeps coming back. Maybe we need to realise something. So instead of pushing it away, ask yourself: what is this trying to tell me?
I recently wrote about wants vs. needs. In an effort to simply my life, I have been trying to stick to needs. A friend asked: What about those wants that do not go away? Those pulls of the heart? Irrational, but we still want it. Inexplicable, how often it crosses…
“We are all stories in the end…” so make sure your story is the one you are happy to tell.
This week’s message is inspired by one of my current favourite hashtags, and dedicated to those who have held out their hands to help me on my journey.
When I was a teenager and I was thinking to buy something, my mother used to always ask me: “do you want it or do you need it?” More often than not, answering truthfully had me admitting that I just wanted it, which—as a teen—can get really annoying. Of course…
My message for the week. Inspired by those who remind me that every day is a gift.
Recently, I wrote about listening as a form of healing. I talked about how important it is to simply listen, and not try to respond, reply, or problem solve. Today I wanted to write about thoughtfulness. Initially, I was going to call this “responding,” but that wouldn’t be what it…
Life changing events can be turned into great things. Like how being bitten by a radioactive spider can turn you into Spiderman. It all depends on how you respond. You never know when or how life is going to change. Even when you make a life changing decision, it’s difficult…
My graphic message for the week. Inspired by a friend who reminded me of this very important thought we very easily forget.