Archive for January, 2011

Stress Reduction in Mountain Treks and Meditation.

Monday, January 31st, 2011

If you live beside the sea or on the plains a trip to the mountains can be rejuvenating. Mountain wilderness with treks and crisp fresh air provides a tonic to the occasionally suffocating environment of city living. There are many wonderful mountain resorts and retreats and if you have not visited any for a long [...]

Loneliness

Monday, January 31st, 2011

Tracks from tyre treads Fade into wet bitumen Red taillights blur into the night like fire on waterskis. Cool air slowly drifts through the aquaduct. Jewels of condensation drop into shallow pools with monotonous reverberation. A sleek black cat stalks a shadow. The moon sizzles on ripped rows of galvanised iron. Worn frail hands set [...]

Relaxing in Hot Mineral Baths in an Exotic Location

Saturday, January 29th, 2011

No persuasion is necessary for me to convince you that relaxing in a hot mineral bath is a great way to shed stress, tension and anxiety. It becomes even more enjoyable when located on an exotic island like Bali, Indonesia. Have you investigated the availability of hot mineral baths near your home? Have you been [...]

Viewing Stressful Life Events in a Universal Context

Saturday, January 29th, 2011

How to live your life in a Universal context. Nothing ever escapes from the universe. Stars, planets, cosmic energy, even thought is contained within the borders of the Universe. Thought cannot transcend the Universe it can only expand it! The human mind cannot conceive of an outer universe because the outward thrust of the Universe [...]

Turning the Tide on Morning Sickness.

Friday, January 28th, 2011

I am not referring to the nausea that often accompanies early stages of pregnancy but the morning sickness that manifests itself in grumpiness, short-temper and general gloom. I’ve frequently heard the statement “I’m just not a morning person.” and I wonder if such a confession is self-fulfilling. If you have found yourself getting up early [...]