The following short poem by Portia Nelson got my attention when I heard Dr Wayne Dyer talking about our power to make different choices in one of his talks. Read it with an open heart and an open mind: “I walk down the street.There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.I fall in.I am lost...... Continue Reading →
What lies beneath the surface?
aka Let your true potential shine The Little Prince, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry The Little Prince is one of the most wonderful stories ever written. I could have been 11 or 12 years old when I first read it. Back then I didn’t really understand its deeper meaning. It took me a few more readings and... Continue Reading →
How to live a more awaken life
or What happens when you open Pandora’s box The sunbeams were gently stroking my face. Slowly I started sensing my legs, my arms. Second, by second I was more aware of the rise and fall of my chest. My mind wasn’t fully aware of what was happening. I was in between worlds. That sweet stage... Continue Reading →
How to start loving ourselves unconditionally
Recently I have been preoccupied with some thoughts about ‘unconditional love’. Do we know what we mean by it when we say it? I decided to dive into it and see what my inner compass will bring up about this topic. And here it is what I came up with. When I love unconditionally, I... Continue Reading →
Start looking inwards rather than looking outwards
How do I know that the decision I am making right now is the right decision? What guarantee do I have that I won’t regret it? Am I doing the right thing? Questions like this are like a loyal companion in our life. Too often we are trying to make a decision only from our... Continue Reading →
Why should I forgive?
Forgiving. Is it a weakness or a strength? If I forgive, do I really surrender and let the person who hurt me get away with their behaviour? Am I showcasing my superiority by forgiving? These are all interesting questions. Let’s have a closer look at the ‘mystery of forgiving’. When you are in a situation... Continue Reading →
Be present and get what you need
The idea to write this post came to me while I was sitting at Saddler’s Wells Theatre watching Stefan Jovanovic: ‘Constellations’. My life's been going through a big transformation. I could sense that a cycle is coming to an end and a new one is about to start. However, the transition can be sometimes excruciating.... Continue Reading →
It comes when you least expect it!
I was invited to a networking/business event by a friend of mine. She had invited me several times to join her but I'd never could accept it. This time it has started out the same way. When she told me about this event, I wasn’t sure whether I wanted to go or not. However, didn’t... Continue Reading →
Let’s get started!
‘If you don’t start somewhere, you’re gonna go nowhere.’ Bob Marley All day I have been putting off writing this post. There was always something more exciting or seemingly more important to do – tidying up my room, go out for a walk while the sun was out, cook, and of course, check Facebook, read... Continue Reading →