Kailash 
Trying. Striving. Struggling. When we first start upon the path of any applied pursuit, be it self-cultivation, a skill or hobby like learning an instrument, there is no denying that effort is absolutely required. Indeed, effort seems to be rewarded with what seems like progress. And the more effort we apply, the more effort we …
We’ve been a bit quiet the last 9-12 months and we are sorry if you have missed us or if we have been slow to respond. Where have we been? Let us bring you up to speed… Traditional Yoga has the lofty goal of enlightenment; freedom from suffering in this lifetime. Practices like meditation, hatha yoga, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
“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 …
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 …
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