Mindfulness

I don’t know about you, but the older you get, the more reflective you become right, and you begin to be grateful for what before you would have considered “small things” and fret a lot less about stuff that would have bothered you previously. There are so many things that grab our attention away from ourselves (I've discussed detoxing from technology in my previous article) and whilst that is absolutely inevitable and indeed a part of life, I really do feel that it doesn’t have to be the only way for us.

I was out walking with my youngest son a few months ago and I remember this distinct moment when I had a thought to check my phone, so I went to and it wasn’t in my pocket, I honestly had a heart-sinking, sickly feeling wave over my entire body as I thought I’d lost my phone. I know so many of us have this same feeling about phones and various other things and I’m not suggesting it would be in any way a convenient thing, to lose your devices (it wouldn’t, it would be highly INconvenient) but my realisation here was, I put my body there into fight and flight because of a PHONE.

I first came to Auric Fields when I was learning about Chakras and these energy centres over 10 years ago and I came to see that understanding the Auric field offers profound insights into the interconnectedness of our body, mind, and spirit. By exploring the Aura we can gain deeper awareness of our own personal energy, identify areas of imbalance, and potentially improve overall well-being.

My fascination with the ancient Maya civilisation began in an unexpected way as it was through the gripping narrative of Mel Gibson's film, Apocalypto, released in 2006. The film, while criticised by some historians for its portrayal of certain cultural aspects, captivated me with its intense storytelling and vivid imagery. Despite its historical inaccuracies, the movie sparked a profound curiosity within me about the rich tapestry of Maya culture and history.

Having lived in a Buddhist country for over 23 years now, I feel it's time to share my insights on this ancient and profound religion. Buddhism has also gained significant popularity in the Western world, prompting me to write this article for those who might be curious about its teachings. While my experience is rooted in the context of Thailand, I aim to discuss Buddhism as a whole and present it in simple, accessible language.