Journal
The Removal of Irrelevancies
From a Vedic perspective possessions are fun to have but we learn through our Vedic Meditation practice there comes a point when when we need to edit out what is no longer useful or relevant. The removal of irrelevancies instantly lightens your mood, you feel less encumbered by 'stuff' that is just sitting around and occasionally used, and there are often other viable ways of experiencing or using them such as a digital version or renting.
Social Stamina - marathon or sprint?
In this post, with the Olympics being underway and the country opening up again, I reflect on how mentally fit we are to return to greater daily engagement. With all successful athletes having behind them a coach who has shown them the way, give sound advice and help them achieve a shared expected outcome - I offer insights of how we can apply the same approach to your meditation practice.
Cornish Capers with Covid
Follow me through the beautiful Cornish landscapes, where I spent a relaxing and enjoyable holiday last summer, even with Covid restrictions in place.
Giving up is such drag - Meditation and addictive behaviours
When our awareness increases through a daily practice, such as Vedic Meditation, addictive behaviour soon becomes unsustainable and we become more reliant on our innate wisdom to override them.
World Sleep Day - The Power of Sleep
Friday 13th March 2020 is World Sleep Day. Research shows that at least 2 billion people suffer with insomnia. With so many affected by this global lack of sleep crisis, why is it not being taken more seriously?
Sleep and the Workplace
The positive impact of regular amounts of good sleep will result in increased productivity, less absenteeism and sick days, and greater job satisfaction and loyalty.
Happiness and fulfilment
With the beginning of the year now behind us many people will be struggling to implement their intentions to change or add something to their lives, to improve and find happiness.
Work is no longer a place you go to, it’s a thing you do
How often have you felt during your working day that you are on a never ending carousel, with little time to pause and reflect, constantly rushing to fulfil demands and targets and feeling you are never giving your best?
Fearful times or an opportunity to evolve?
We live in tumultuous times, politically, socially, environmentally and sometimes it seems that the pressure to thrive, let alone survive, is very hard.
Thoughts on World Homeopathy Awareness Week
Homeopathy, like meditation, is now more popular than ever despite being thousands of years old. As with learning meditation, if you’re considering homeopathy, it pays to seek expert support.
The Difference That Kindness Makes
For Random Acts of Kindness Day, I spoke to the residents of Notting Hill about the radical difference that small, positive acts of kindness can make to our happiness.
Thoughts on Human Rights Day
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights empowers us all, and is as relevant today as it was in 1948. We each need to stand up for our own rights, and those of others.
Virtual Insanity: The Consequences of Connectivity
In an ‘always-on’ digital world, we need to find a way to step back from constant connectivity. Anthony Thompson explores why meditation is the perfect antidote.
Thoughts on International Day of The Disappeared
30th August is International Day of the Disappeared, created to draw attention to the fate of individuals imprisoned at places and under conditions which are unknown to their relatives or legal representatives.
Thoughts on World Humanitarian Day
Today is World Humanitarian Day, the occasion when we remember those who work as humanitarians in areas of strife and hardship, in particular those who have lost their lives.