Although international travel is still a future thought, domestic travel in most countries is still achievable. For those who want to record their travel memories but are not writers, you may consider documenting your journey in pictures, drawings or other creative designs. Continue reading “Mindfulness through your Travel Art Journal”
Healing Power of Travel
A travel triangle between South Australia, Northern Territory and Queensland has allowed for a mini escape from isolation. After months of lockdown, residents in these States and territory are now able to step across their borders once more. Over the past few months it was hard to imagine a world without an ability to travel. Continue reading “Healing Power of Travel”
Walking the Calming Coast
South Australia is blessed with miles of beautiful, natural and often rugged coastline. Most of them can be found south of Adelaide where the crowds thin out and and at times you can have the beach to yourself. Perfect for self reflection and resetting yourself before or after a busy day. Continue reading “Walking the Calming Coast”
Goddess of Strength
When doing it tough, having a strong support network around you and something to believe in goes a long way. Coming to terms with the great and sudden changes which have been thrust upon the world can quite literally knock you off the path you had planned. This can result in chaos, leading feelings of confusion, anxiety and uncertainty. Continue reading “Goddess of Strength”
Benefits of Meditation in our New World
There’s no question the last few months have been difficult as we adjusted to a new way of living. Social media and news sites were flooded with statistics and numbers of COVID cases. Exposure to such information can be overwhelming which has led to an increase in depression and mental illness. I have done my best to avoid reading the latest speculation and alternative news reports which used to pop up in my social media newsfeed. The one thing that has allowed me to switch off and refocus is dedication to my meditation practice each day. Continue reading “Benefits of Meditation in our New World”
Winefulness and Travel
Travelling the wine regions of the world is about more than just wine. Drinking wine is more than just drinking. It is about the experience. With all of your senses – sight, sound, touch, smell and taste. Additionally, when experienced the right way, wine has the power to guide you through the key principles of mindfulness. Continue reading “Winefulness and Travel”
The 30 day self care challenge
The start of September signals the beginning of Spring here in Australia. Spring is the time when the flowers start to bloom, baby animals and birds are born. A new life cycle begins. The perfect time to stop, reflect and take a moment for your own self care. Continue reading “The 30 day self care challenge”
Travel as Therapy
Who needs therapy when you have travel? Does sitting in front of a counsellor or therapist make you more stressed and anxious? Do you really need therapy for everything? Society tells us that if we have trouble coping with a situation then talking to a professional will help. Okay, in some cases it can make people feel better to unload. But what if you are in the small percentage of people which counselling is not going to assist? Continue reading “Travel as Therapy”
Sleeping in a Buddhist Monastery
While in Japan I had the opportunity to sleep in a traditional Monastery run by Buddhist monks. Although you sleep on a futon on a tatami mat, it is actually extremely comfortable. Continue reading “Sleeping in a Buddhist Monastery”
The Right Time to Travel
Is there a right time for you to travel somewhere?  Just because all your friends and colleagues have visited the top holiday destinations, does it mean you have to as well? And if you do, will you enjoy it more or less? That is what it is like for me. I have to feel a strong enough pull towards a country before I can fully appreciate all it has to offer. Continue reading “The Right Time to Travel”