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Walking barefoot is an often overlooked but profoundly enriching experience. It’s not just about the fun and joy of stepping into squishy mud or feeling the different temperatures of the ground beneath your feet. It’s a practice that can bring us closer to the natural world and offer numerous health benefits.

In the rhythm of our daily lives, the simple act of breathing* often goes unnoticed. Yet, with each inhale and exhale, we are gifted with the essence of life itself. From an anatomical perspective, our inhalation quickens the pace of our heartbeat, while the exhalation slows it down.

I love a midyear reflect and reset but you can stop and taking stock of where you are in terms of goals and aspirations at any time of the year. 

I’ve found that incorporating morning rituals into my daily routine sets me up for a successful day ahead.

Yoga is a holistic practice that integrates physical postures, breath control, meditation, and positivity to promote overall well-being. It originated in ancient India and has evolved into a popular form of exercise and mindfulness around the world. 

It seems that the energy from the ancient tradition of yoga has spread and blended into the cosmos like honey, bringing with it sweet vibes of positivity and wellbeing.

Although much of our body is built from the foods we eat, much of our mind is built from the experiences we have.

But the brain, our ‘miracle machine’, has a bias toward negativity. This is not a bad thing, it is part of evolution and survival but as a result it can tilt towards a negative direction even when we have positive experiences in our everyday lives.

Breathe, breathe in the air
Don’t be afraid to care
Leave but don’t leave me
Look around, choose your own ground…

A free-spirited person is purely someone who has found their own independence, non-conformist or not – it doesn’t mean you have to break all the rules. Its more about embracing who you are.

There’s a saying my dad used to tell me about the big Indian Chief, he was asked:

“What surprises you the most about people living in today’s society?”

This was his reply…

How can having a gratitude practice help during times of austerity or when you’ve had the rug pulled from under your feet and are treading water merely trying to survive?