Tag Archives: Mind
Who wins (and who cares): Mindfully navigating the world of parenting.
A funny thing happened to me the other day. I was outside sweeping the path around our house when my two year old son Liam came to help. Now, anyone who has lived with, dealt with or raised a two year old will know that sometimes their idea of ‘helping’ doesn’t exactly fit in with [...]
The Seasons According to Pooh
All the animals were at Pooh’s house, enjoying a little something, because what else can you do when you feel a little eleven o’clockish? Somebody asked, “Pooh, tell us about the seasons, and which one is best, and why, and whether?” Winnie the Pooh paused, because pausing is the only thing to do when faced [...]
Turning Pain into Potential: Mindfulness at Toogoolawa
Recently, I caught up with Rebecca Fraser from Toogoolawa school to find out about them, and about how they use mindfulness as a part of their curriculum. This is what she told me…
Tell us about Toogoolawa
Toogoolawa Schools were established in Australia in 1998 and operate as a provider of alternate educational opportunities for boys [...]
The Three Causes of Unhappiness
Happiness is natural, it’s our normal state, yet for most of us, it seems elusive, just out of reach, right around the corner. If it’s so simple and natural, then why is it so hard to find? Here in plain English, we will explore the three real causes of unhappiness. Today, we will look at [...]
Ecological crisis?
Global warming is a hot topic in the Western world as we begin to examine our effect on the natural world. In this article, I want to examine the connection between being lost in our thoughts and destructive behaviour, and how connection to the natural world might change our actions.
Fear and Consumption:
Why do we consume [...]
A Mindful Cup of Tea
Drinking a cup of tea is something billions of people do every day, and it is a good example of an everyday aspect of life, in which you can be mindful or not. It is also a great mindfulness exercise, which we will explore later in the chapter, but for now, let’s look at two [...]
Beginner’s Mind
“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s mind there are few.”¹
You may have read this quote from Zen Master Shunryu Suzuki before. I myself have seen it many times as an inspirational quote or as part of training material, but what does it mean? What is beginner’s mind and how [...]
Mindfulness Plain and Simple
“Mindfulness Plain & Simple” has been re-released and is getting 5 star reviews! Go here to check it out. Here is some info about the book:
From the back cover:
“Books about spirituality are usually deep, touching and philosophical. They make you want to think about the meaning of life, tell your friends about the secrets you [...]
