This weekend I’ve been struggling with my meditation. I think most people who meditate have this idea of sitting in complete silence, trying not to think of anything or to let their thoughts wander from complete emptiness. That’s all very well and can be a great way to meditate but sometimes life and it’s distractions […]
What is Om mani padme hum? This is one of my favourite mantras and I often recite it whilst knotting my mala beads (I like to think I’m sending a bit of compassion out with each mala in a world where it’s much needed!) . I find that after a while it creeps into daily […]
This week I’ve decided to link to a previous meditation I’ve written about. The body scan is very well-known and widely used. It’s a simple but incredibly relaxing meditation that I think you’ll enjoy. It’s great at the end of the day to ease out the days stresses and any physical tension. Feel free to […]
Calling keen meditators of all levels! Why not join the Tingsha Meditation Group? Tingsha Meditation Group is a new online community with the aim of supporting and interacting with others along their meditation journey. With weekly online group meditations to try, ranging from breathing exercises to movement meditations to art and beyond. Join us at […]
Thich Nhat Hanh is a Buddhist monk who was born in Vietnam in 1926. Over the years he has dedicated himself to teaching and helping others through social work, university lecturing, non-violent peace efforts and of course though his numerous books. The Miracle of Mindfulness was originally intended as a long letter from Thich Nhat […]
I’ve been a bit slow with the blog in the last few weeks in part due to chicken pox related dramas but also lots of planning…. Here’s a hint towards some of my projects-in-planning! (buckwheat husks) Exciting things to come-stay tuned!!!!
Mala beads (or prayer beads) are used throughout the world as an aid to prayer, relaxation or meditation. They can be made from many different materials depending on the desired aesthetic or qualities. To use a Mala, hold the bead to the right of the guru bead (the starting bead-called the guru bead as it […]
There are days where we could do with a dose of nature but life seems to get in the way. I’ve touched briefly on ideas such as indoor gardening and art, but another great way to access the calming effects of nature in everyday life is through the written word. There are some wonderful books […]
Black Tourmaline has been popular since ancient times and was historically considered a powerful stone of protection. Part of the Aluminium Borosilicate group, tourmalines vary in colour depending on which metals are involved. Black Tourmaline, which is also known as Schorl, is the most commonly found of these tourmalines. Often, Black Tourmaline is in fact […]
Apophyllite crystals have a unique energy and are a fantastic support when meditating or attempting to deepen spiritual awareness. The word Apophyllite is derived from the Greek words ‘apo’ meaning off and ‘phyllon’ meaning leaf, suggestive of the stone’s tendency to flake as water within it evaporates away on heating. This delicate crystal can be […]
