The key to deeply supportive relationships where life feels so much easier. — There are relationships where two people do things together. They go out. They travel. They watch shows. They sleep in the same bed. They buy a house. They have kids. They go on holiday. The relationship appears functional — on the surface. People might even say: “Wow, they have such…

In the apple tree I could see the wonder of life — As I looked at the apple tree, the majesty of life struck me. From a little seed, this incredible tree grows and generates hundreds of fresh apples over its lifetime. Each new apple contains many seeds which themselves have the potential to turn into apple trees. It seems that the…

Recently, I’ve been really enjoying the works of a buddhist monk named Thich Nhat Hanh. When I am quiet and I pick up his book, if I concentrate I can feel his intention just by holding the book. The way he writes is so gentle and it makes everything seem…

Dropping our defences and being willing to grow. — Yesterday I was sitting on the bed watching an awesome movie with Keanu Reaves called The Little Buddha, when my partner walks in, gently tells me that I forgot to switch off the light in the bathroom, and asks if I could be mindful of those little things. I could…

The words we hear are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to listening. — If we hear only the literal definitions of the words someone is saying, we are only hearing what’s appearing on the surface; similar to only seeing the part of the iceberg that is above the surface. Listening deeply goes beyond hearing the meaning of words and involves being in touch…

When we are feeling tired and drained, we can easily miss out on the wonders and beauty of life. I was with some friends the other day but in truth, I wasn’t truly present. My mind was elsewhere and my energy levels felt low and depleted. How could I enjoy…

A personal prayer of thankfulness — Dear God, Thank you. Thank you for all your support and blessings. Thank you for guiding me and looking after me. Thank you for the beauty of creation and the opportunity of this life. In my arrogance, I thought I knew what life was and what was good for me…

A quick reminder — If you care about plants and enjoy nurturing life, then your garden will flourish. If you have no interest in taking care of plants, then your garden doesn’t grow. If you care for all of life, you’ll recognise all the ways in which life is taking care of you. If…

What would love say if it spoke? This is an exploration of that. When you were born, you were given a name. Over time, you experienced certain things that led you to believe the world is a reflection of what you have experienced. You believe that you are your name…