Kailash 
Who would have thought? Way back when, I got taught to fight. As a soldier, you learn at boot camp that you don’t bring a knife to a gun-fight. “Weapons overmatch” is the military jargon for “bring a bigger gun” and this Monday I’m reflecting on how the outer conflict of my service can provide … Read more
In my gung-ho days of service in the military, we were always badgered with ‘the mission.’ Often, we were made to memorise the pithy one line mission statement. It even had a formula; Do xxx… by yyyy… in order to zzzz. Kill/capture the bad guy, by tomorrow evening, in order to save the hostage. I’m … Read more
There you are… finally aware of why you are suffering. A dot is joined. You have come to the realisation that an impression or imprint was left on you at an early age. It might be an early childhood trauma, or perhaps a more subtle experience like the example embodied by a parent. Oftentimes, we … Read more
Modern life is frantic (to say the least!) It can also get… a little dry. In your imagination I invite you to compare the continual stream of notifications and never ending daily tasks… with a simple agrarian life, tending to a field, just a few thousands of years ago. Which one is more peaceful? What is … Read more
I’m not much a fan of war. I had a taste of modern conflict (Afghanistan) and am thankful to not have experienced the horrors of the much larger and in many ways, more brutal wars of the 20th century. But war is war. And you don’t need to put on a uniform to experience the … Read more
I didn’t set out on an overtly spiritual path through life. It was more like I bumbled my way upon it by chance (after hitting a place of despair and asking for help.) My first few months of ‘opening’ were characterised by confusion. One day I finally summoned the courage to enter a new-age book shop. … Read more
“Damn, I’ve done it again!” Falling into an old pattern is easy. Breaking them can feel hard. What I notice is an instant reaching for the whip of self-flagellation. “You didn’t do it right.” As a long time sufferer of a harsh inner critic, I have had to learn to be gentle on myself. And … Read more
Monday Meditation Musings #012 “When I have time, I’ll do all of the things I want to.” “I’ll do what makes me happy… After I get this other more important thing done…” “One day…” What are the situations calling for your attention? What screams out as THE most important thing for you right now? Each day is … Read more
So there you are, about to make a decision. But you are torn. Is it option one or option two? Do I go left, or right? Hidden behind rumination, is fear. Worry. A hypothetical sense of regret that, upon closer examination, doesn’t yet exist. “if I make the wrong decision, it will cause me to … Read more
Monday Meditation Musings “Surely life can be better than this?!” I have seen my share of crushing lows. There were days I simply didn’t want to go on… What are the questions you ask yourself when you are in the depths of your suffering? For me, the most hopeless is ‘why bother?’ I’ve always been the … Read more
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