How to be more creative by thinking less
Many of us grow up with the idea that we can make things happen by thinking and working hard. It’s true up to a point. Most activities require some thought and effort. But sometimes a lot more can be accomplished if we think less or even stop thinking for a while. This may strike you as impossible at first, particularly if your mind is hyperactive. However, you may recall times when you...
Read MoreTranscendental Meditation for beginners
I learnt Transcendental Meditation (TM) nine years ago at the Maharishi Centre in London. The official website is at www.tm-org.uk. My teacher, Neil Lukover, is one of those listed at www.mvi.org.uk/tmteachers.htm. (I have no financial interest.) TM is one of the most useful things I’ve ever learnt. It wasn’t cheap, but the benefits have been enormous. At first I found it more...
Read MoreHow 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 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 MoreWe’re all on a journey from fear to love
Yesterday I had an initial conversation about being interviewed for a video. The interviewer asked, “What really is your message?” It’s a useful question for all of us who feel compelled to write and speak, and wake up in the middle of the night with yet another idea. While I was writing the draft of Book Five it dawned on me that what connects the big themes in personal development is love...
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