Originally posted on mybalanced mind~body~soul:
Whenever you have a negative thought or emotion, about yourself, another, or some situation, it’s nice to remember that a thought/emotion is a guest, and guests come and go. A guest will visit for a short time, but will eventually leave. It doesn’t reside with you. Negative thoughts,…
June Perkins, author, poet, blogger, photographer and videographer, held a Writing Poetry in Response to Art, workshop which showed how visual art could inspire poetry or some form of writing. Aspiring and emerging writers and poets were given an insight into ‘how to think differently’ about writing poetry. This event was part of the mini Illumine Festival on 6-8th October, 2017 at…
Going to a gym, which has a variety of classes and varied time-slots is a bonus. When I saw boxing on the schedule, I raced over, slipped on my boxing gloves and was ready to defend myself. But no, it wasn’t that kind of boxing. It was hand-eye co-ordination, reflex and fitness building. Our boxing…
What ignites your passion? As a theatre goer, the costumes have always attracted my respect and admiration for the costumer designer. When confronted with close-up detailed costumes of the Marvel Movie, time stood still. Still enough, to appreciate the time expended not only on their intricate design but on their meticullous creation. With any production or movie,…
Take A Moment… … to wake up early one morning. See the Sun rise high in the Sky. Observe its magnificent hot fiery colours splashed across the skyline. Unlike a landscape adorning a wall this yellow Star will make its canvas disappear. A poem to the Sun… …
The secret to sparkling mirrors and windows is what to use and how you use it. This is according to my friend who trialled some of her home remedy tips on my mirrors and windows. Equipment 500mL spray bottle 1 part white vinegar 3 parts water newspaper chux cloth (if needed) Step 1 If really dirty, wipe mirror…
Rows in a pantry work well for me. It’s a quick visual snapshot of what’s in there. In my mind, it helps me feel organised and prepared. It gives me a certain satisfaction after I’ve spring cleaned the pantry. When preparing for any unexpected eventualities, food is something you can’t do without. It’s good to…
Time for some health and wellbeing pampering. I took myself to a quaint Café in the little village of Yungaburra, up on the Atherton Tablelands. I was overdue for some special ‘caring’ me time. I hadn’t been in this little Café before, but it felt delightful: the glistening white crockery against the mat timber table;…
Audrey Hepburn exuded a sophistication, class and elegance which has been reserved for the era of legendary movie stars. When I grew up, I recall having watched My Fair Lady several times. Also Gigi and Breakfast at Tiffany’s. She has had quite a collection of movies, but My Fair Lady has always stuck with me. Her transformation; as a poor…
Sound meditation is part of Eastern Yoga where vibrations play a role. The theory behind the music vibration is that every yoga movement affects one of our chakras, and every chakra has a sound. The sound meditation also works on the water structure in our bodies and the Seven (7) Chakra system through healing vibrations.…
Yoga is about balance: mind, body, spirit and soul. It’s scientifically* proven that 10 deep breaths a day — in and out of the nose, send calming messages to the brain. These messages help you become more aware what’s going on in life. Balance and awareness will keep you going into old age. According to Carina,…
One morning, a surprise visitor in the shape of a cassowary took a leisurely stroll across our front lawn. He didn’t appear to be in any hurry. The cassowary walked along the grass, parallel to our timber verandah, until he reached the end — some 30m. He wasn’t concerned about seeing us on the verandah…
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