Posts tagged '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 don’t know about you but this latest ‘trend’ really excites me! The concept of a ‘Sober Society’ that encourages more and more events, meetings, parties etc, all with ZERO alcohol involved! Now I know to some this sounds incredibly boring and tedious, which is why we shall explore the idea of normalising a more Sober society and encouraging Sober meet-ups; there are SO many benefits to giving alcohol a back seat and letting new ideas for gathering take front and centre!

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.

In the realm of silence, we must be wise enough to differentiate between the liberating hush and the imprisoning hush. Silence is like the magical force that holds the power of transformation! But beware, for silence can be dangerously wielded like a weapon to serve the unholy trinity of greed, aversion, and delusion. This is where our understanding must come into play, for in this silent battleground, there is a clear distinction between the noble silence that brings enlightenment and its mischievous doppelgänger - the ignoble silence.

We are currently in a world driven by technology and science at the forefront, yet the allure of mysticism and the unknown continues to captivate many. Oracle and Tarot cards, ancient divination tools with roots in various cultures, have persisted through the ages as instruments for gaining insight, guidance, and self-discovery. Much like ancient keys unlocking hidden chambers, these decks invite us to embark on a journey of introspection, empowerment, and connection with the mystical forces that weave through our lives.