How did life become so complicated? Somehow through a succession of decisions and little forethought towards your future self, you find life to be overwhelming and entirely too complicated. Perhaps you are trying to take on too much simultaneously, the pleaser in you has said “Yes” more than you care to admit and breaking point…
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Home is your sacred place, the space in which you connect with loved ones and rest from the days’ labors. If however, the surfaces are cluttered, the wardrobes are bursting and there is more stuff than the space around it, then you have a home which will add to your mental noise and emotional unrest.…
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I won’t attempt to lie to you precious reader, I do enjoy shopping. I love the hope of reinventing myself through a new dress, or the buzz I feel over purchasing an eco-friendly product that will not only further define who I am but also serve to help the earth. But, ultimately, I know that…
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It is safe to say we all care about the environment. I am quite certain that no one (no matter how economically-focused) wants to see the end to greenery, fish, bees, rivers, waterways and entire ecosystems.
Read MoreThere is no such thing as 'away', when we throw anything away it must go somewhere.Annie Leonard
Have you struggled with food, guilt, over-eating, under-eating, dieting, bingeing or hating your body? The path of the diet with the promise of perfection is long and treacherous; with conflicting advice about which diet will lead you to happiness – paleo, fasting, low carb, low fat, no sugar, juicing and the list goes on.
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What Brings You to Happiness? It is not until there is an absence of a thing, a void where it once was, before you can truly appreciate just how valuable, even essential that thing is to your well being. Relationships for me are that thing. I was born into a large family, one of eight…
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Have you ever wondered how some folk make minimalism look effortless? To an outsider those who practice and live a minimalist lifestyle seem to have it down to an art. I believe that it is the small daily habits that are the key to doing this and these can absolutely change how you live. Minimalism can be simpler…
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At first glance minimalism may appear to be about decluttering your wardrobe, or owning less stuff but this interesting practice can take you vastly deeper. With the practice of minimalism you can create space for you, hear your truth, prioritise your values and connect with your soul.
Read MoreThere are two ways to become rich: one is by acquiring much, and the other is by desiring little.Jackie French Keller
Are you new to minimalism? Will this be your first Christmas, or holiday period as a minimalist? Perhaps you have been living the simple life for a while now but the holiday season always seems to leave your relatives and friends completely confused by your behaviour.
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How are You Suffering? The societal expectation is that you will buy more; more for yourself and more for others. You will make purchases to prove that you love another and of course the more expensive the more you love them.
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Mindfulness is very simply the process of being awake and present to the now. No judgement of the present moment, instead the acceptance of what is and allowing yourself to fully experience it.
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I am in my late 20’s, well to be exact I am 28 but late 20’s sounds less ‘scary’. Why scary? Because the time I have left to get my ‘life in order’ as it were is getting closer every single day.
Read MoreYou can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.C.S. Lewis
Essentially mindfulness is being aware of all that is around you and in doing so you become present.
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There is such a wealth of wisdom from ancient Buddhist teachings and spiritual texts that has become lost or forgotten today.
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Do you love you? I mean really full to the brim with self-love and acceptance? We live in a crazy world that puts very little value in self love.
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Busy is a strange badge to wear and yet so many people don’t feel successful or worthy without being busy.
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Do you ever feel powerless to help with major issues such as global poverty? Chin up! We are now in an age where technology can be used to eliminate poverty and there is so much that you, the individual, can do.
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