How to start meditating and change your life
There are many types of meditation. Here are two prominent ones: (a) Mindfulness meditation – you place your attention on one or more of your senses. One of the most popular versions is ‘mindfulness of breathing’, in which you place your attention on your breath as it flows in and out. (b) Mantra meditation – you say or ‘hear’ a word or phrase, over and over...
Read MoreFinding your flow is more important than setting goals
At this time of year we tend to think about what we’d like to happen in the year ahead. Many people set goals and make a big effort, only to be frustrated by the lack of progress in their careers, relationships or finances. In some cases their health isn’t too good either. I experienced this for several years. Then, just over six years ago, I started working with David Royston-Lee, who is a...
Read MoreHow to know what to do now
Many people are wondering what to do, particularly in this time of change and uncertainty. Sometimes we have lots of mental chatter, otherwise known as the monkey mind, which can be very tiring. If you experience this, I recommend you try the following exercise: 1) Sit quietly somewhere where you won’t be disturbed. Close your eyes. For the next 5-10 minutes, place your attention on your...
Read MoreIntuition comes from not thinking
Intuition is sometimes regarded as fuzzy, imprecise thinking – as opposed to rigorous, analytical thinking. In fact, intuition comes from not thinking. The dictionary definition is ‘immediate insight without reasoning’ 1 . Intuition is essential for happiness and success. However, many people lose it, at least for a while. They may even forget they ever had it. I was one of them. Education...
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