Not New Year’s Resolution

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,…

Yoga in the Rainforest

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,…

A Smokin’ Lunch

Platypus, smoked local meats, homemade jams, fresh baked desserts and lily pads across expanses of lakes were an enticing combination for a relaxing midday outing. The Australian Platypus Park and Tarzali Lakes Aquaculture Centre’s outdoor covered dining area had expanded considerably. I was pleased to see that business was doing well, especially their Smokehouse part. Various meats…

Sunday Breakfast – Wellness

Quietness surrounds my peaceful abode. A chorus of birds; twitter, whistle, pipe and are shrill in their conversation. This symphony of bird calls accompanies my Sunday breakfast;  bacon, egg and tomato, all carefully positioned on toasted ciabatta – garnished with fresh basil picked from the garden. The Sun From where I sit, a view more…

Why Farm Fresh is Best.

I dropped up to my nearest neighbour for a cuppa, which was about 1km up the road. I was greeted with a cup of ginger tea; sliced fresh from their homegrown ginger and let steep in hot water. It was such an amazing zingy flavour compared to the ginger tea bag. I smelt its gingery…

30 minutes of Wellness

I have left the world behind and decided to be still and relax my mind so I can enjoy my favourite pastime – a visit to a coffee shop. Sitting here contemplating on a tranquil quiet morning in a little country town, my thoughts have traveled elsewhere. Look Around You – What do you see?…

Why is it essential to have pedicures?

To avoid foot and toe disorders such as: ingrowing toenails, deformities, calluses and fungus, you should consider regular pedicures with a qualified and experienced beauty therapist. The alternatives could result in costly, traumatic and unscheduled treatments with a podiatrist. I learned the expensive way. Ingrowing Toenail I experienced two of these problems. The first was…