The treasures inside are infinitely greater than the scraps of the material world
Eckhart Tolle
Before I sat down to write this, I was on the sofa with my eyes shut. As I lay there, relaxing and enjoying what I can only describe as a magnificent moment, I thought of a way to make it ... Views: 777
In this article I'm going to lay things on the line concerning a couple of phrases you may have heard being banded around spirituality circles. I'm doing this because I think we all owe it to ourselves to develop a fuller relationship with certain areas of our lives. Through the experience of ... Views: 810
In my early, to mid-twenties I made money easily, recession or not. I never had any debts, except the mortgage and money just seemed to flow to me. But then it all stopped rather abruptly and for years I was left with one question…
Why?
In truth my life changed. It could be argued it ... Views: 810
One of the issues for boys as they pass from childhood into manhood is the need for a strong role models.
Today, with so many relationship breakdowns and longer working hours, fathers can easily become shadow figures. Boys without strong male influence will, inevitably, find their own role ... Views: 894
Money isn't everything, but when you have it, isn't life a little easier?
And I think it is true to say that money, properly earned and combined with enlightened intentions, it can make the world a better place.
Money is an energy tool. 'Like a hammer, money can either be used to build or ... Views: 741
I ask this question because I've been convinced for some time that life isn't really a mishmash of random events, but an always unfolding adventure littered with clues about what should happen next.
Here's a short example.
I finished reading a book on Monday and promptly picked up another. The ... Views: 904
We're met by many challenges in life: mental, physical, economical, environmental, community, cultural, political etc. And sometimes these challenges become painful. This article is about how we face these challenges.
On Monday, around 2pm, in Bristol, I hit threshold. By my own standards I'd ... Views: 710
As the old saying goes 'More people fall out over politics and religion than anything else.' And it was this prospect that brought spice to the invitation I received to go along to a discussion involving four local leaders, looking to create greater community cohesion.
We don't have to look too ... Views: 913
It happened at 8.07pm. Holding my partner in my arms, I gazed into the yellow-orange flame as it sank behind the hills. But this article isn't about the magic of a sun-set or the magical feeling of romance. It's about something even more special than both.
At 8.07pm I realised something. It was ... Views: 942
Years ago I went door-knocking. Not any old door-knocking, but the worst kind, cold-call, door-knocking.
To begin with I hatred it: walking up someone's drive, ringing the bell and waiting for someone to come, look down their nose at me and reject me and what I had to offer. But the experience ... Views: 885
Have you ever tried to change something about someone else? Or have you thought about wanting to change someone or wished they'd change?
Have you wished your life was different or wanted to change something? Perhaps you've wished for more money or for Mr Right - or Mrs - to come along!
Almost ... Views: 1088
Are you someone who wants to see change in your personal circumstance and in the world surrounding you?
A short time ago I decided that I didn't much like "reality" and ever since that day, my endeavour has been to change anything about my "reality" that I don't like.
It is my understanding ... Views: 830
It was an email that made me change it all. It forced me to ask a question - a question I sent back to my friend.
You see I’d got fed up with all the going nowhere, negative down talk in the media. Simply put I want to see a change in the world. So I asked my friend my question…
“Well, what ... Views: 859
Would you like to know about a method of parenting that increases co-operation of your children to 80%, enabling you to spend more time enjoying your children rather than being fed-up with their behaviour.
When it comes to discipline most parents think of: chastisement, grounding or withdrawal ... Views: 1113
You and me... we can choose to be happy or not. We can choose to succeed or fail, scald, frown on or blame others. We can choose to complicate life or simplify it. There is no doubt the responsibility is ours.
Abraham Lincoln once said, ‘A man is just about as happy as he makes up his mind ... Views: 864
When you think of living a balanced life, think about Robin Hood. Hood lived a spirited life, while endeavouring to harmonise the imbalance of wealth - pinching from the rich and shelling it out the poor - he communed with nature and attended to the work-life balance like a saint - partying with ... Views: 730
There is a way to feel wonderful all of the time and what’s more it is quite simple to implement.
I’m not sure about you, but I can’t think of any other outcome that would be higher, or that I would enjoy more, than for a person to have had an interaction with me and enjoyed it so much that ... Views: 765
Summary: Are you holding the light for something incredible to happen? Are you ready for the next step?
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I turned off the TV yesterday because the presenter talked about a reality alien to me.
She ... Views: 748
When was the last time someone sat you down and told you how amazing, special and unique you are?
Today? A few days ago? A while back? Never?
For most of us it’s been some time… But does that mean we are anything short of magnificent?
We easily recall the times when someone tells us we did ... Views: 878
How do you treat opportunities?
More often than not, most of us walk the pavement looking down, rather than up. We miss the opportunity to smile and connect with passers-by. And I’m sure that over the last year or two, people frown more and smile less. And if this is how we treat each other, I ... Views: 793