Happy Vesak to my Buddhist friends!
Tag: happiness
A Metta Meditation
Whilst we’re experiencing this pandemic and trying to navigate the new reality it brings, I thought I’d share a Metta meditation with you. It’s a fantastic meditation for the current situation as it gives us a chance to connect with others and extend our love. It can give us a greater appreciation and sense of […]
Happy Losar 2020
Wishing all my Buddhist friends a very happy Losar-best wishes for a year of health and joy ahead! #losar #buddhism #happylosar #newyear #yearofthepig #meditation #peace #happiness #happynewyear #2020 #tibetanbuddhism
Group Meditation no.3 – Sounds
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 […]
Group Meditation no.2-Body Scan
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 […]
Lessons from a 2 year old
Our walk home from town this morning took about three times as long as usual. As we were walking I was watching my daughter and realised I had a lot to learn from her. Lesson 1-Patience At the age of 2, everything is just a little bit harder to do. Watching her put a handful […]
Apophyllite-spiritual connection in a stone!
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 […]
Morganite-the stone of Divine Love.
Morganite is a pink form of Beryl, present in varying shades. Also called Caesian Beryl, Pink Beryl or Pink Emerald, it’s soft colour is caused by the presence of Manganese. The stone of Divine Love, Morganite not only encourages loving thoughts and actions but also connects us to others in universal love and compassion. Morganite’s […]
Happiness
Having completely over-worked myself for the last week (must remember to acquire some self-control), today has been about reading and relaxing. I’ve been enjoying a pot of chamomile tea, reading my book and listening to the soothing tones of ‘Andy’s dinosaur rap’… My current read is ‘Happiness’ by Matthieu Ricard. It was recommended to me […]