Removing the Log out of your own Eye
First take the log out of your eye, and then you'll see clearly to take the splinter out of your brother's or sister's eye. (Matthew 7:5) These are the profound words of wisdom from Avatar Jesus. They unabashedly infiltrate our consciousness like a cosmic wave...
Forcing a Flower into Bloom Prematurely
Know that you cannot force another to become more self-aware and responsible no more than you can force the bud of a flower into bloom prematurely. If you choose force you do yourself and that person a great disservice by taking away their life lessons. Where there is...
Teachers Keep it in your Trousers!
"With great power comes great responsibility." These are the timeless words of wisdom spoken by Peter Parkers uncle of Spiderman notoriety (Uncle Ben - not to be confused with his rice counterpart - probably didn't advise Peter to keep it zipped in his trousers) Three...
New Years Resolutions without the Life Expectancy of a Banana!
The fireworks have spun, crackled and whirled their last, with the next door neighbour still singing Celebration by Kool & The Gang. Connections with loved ones have been dutifully appeased until another year rolls around. Now is the time we throw caution to the...
She will Charm the Pants off you, India
Many moons have long passed since I found myself under her spell, too many to count. Those fond memories stay with me like a trusted friend through anguish and delight. This Sunday I'll come 'home' once again to beloved mother India where I'll spend one month. There...
Dispelling the Myth of Karma
There is a word that once uttered creates powerful imagery and foreboding within the collective human consciousness much like a blood soaked Martin Scorsese film, that word is Karma. A concept readily spoken about in the media, at bus stops, Buddhist centres, and on...
Ice-cream for the Soul
“Do you mind if you share your ride with a couple of others luv?” the taxi man beams “I’ll drop you off at the Priory on the way.” We drive steadily through the black of the night. The headlights reveal stubborn trees aligned along the roadside. I feel their naked...
My Pesky Friend Self-Sabotage Part I
Some people fear failure, others success. I’m one of those curious creatures that precariously plays hopscotch with the latter. There’s a great deal many of us meandering the urban cityscape. You may recognise us within the homes of your living quarters, lolling about...
Bob Marley, Qigong and Atheism OBE
Amidst burning incense, winter coats and familiar smiles I gave my first Qigong Healing class since completing the 6 month Zhineng Qigong Teacher Training course in Guilin, China. Beneath the shadows of flickering candles the faint tinkling of glasses and laughter...