I enjoy being awake in bed between about 5am to 7am, especially during these dark winter days. Several cups of … More
Category: silence
The Revolution is an Inside Job
Little to reflect on personally as it is quiet here inside and out in my immediate environment in the depths … More
Surrendering
It’s pouring right now, windy and dark outside. Leaves flying off the trees. Inside it’s still and warm and cosy … More
Really really Free
Yesterday – was such a joy of a day. There was a therapy client first thing on Zoom. Every session … More
Enlightenment, what is it?
Another ordinary day with its guest star ⭐️ beauty ⭐️ present much of the time yesterday. Went to the park … More
Testing back into Unchanging Stillness
I have two clients to see this morning. It is always a great way to start the day, being useful. … More
This Moment is It
The dog having her tummy tickled and it occurs that this moment is 100% perfection. It is as good as … More
Trusting Safety
Another day in the life with some of my inner processes. Again written for my future self. Who I imagine … More
Tibetan Dream
I have been falling asleep listening to 1000+ year old Tibetan Dzogchen texts recently, and last night with Vairotsana. These … More
Another Day of Peace
It lasted all day the feeling of at-ease-ness. I had one therapy client then another, some garden business work, then … More
Sitting Back Inside
Sitting right right back as far as I can for a few seconds and noticing the thoughts that arrive. Then … More
Useful Adversity
I’m enjoying the daily and hourly beauty of relinquishment and the giving up of what I want to happen. That’s … More
Peace
I’ve been submerging myself in fully surrendering to the vibrant emptiness and silence of me. All emphasis on happenings on … More
Long Wise Quote
“The everyday practice of dzogchen is simply to develop a complete carefree acceptance, an openness to all situations without limit. … More
Trusting Yourself
Quite often a strong inner prompting suggests a course of action that is contrary to the one we have made … More
Swan feather in the Breeze
Lowering Expectations
This has been a challenging process for me. As a person addicted to optimism and a delight of imagining that … More
Stability within Flux
I’ve got so much going on just now. I’m running 3 construction projects with 10 staff, I’m mid moving house … More
Student of the Tao
It’s 11am, and already I’ve had a swim, walked a mile and a half, visited the guys, spoken to 2 … More
Short Wise quote – Einstein
Fear of Feeling
I am learning to ‘be with myself’ and through this practice, to be at ease. The wise kind parent self, … More
Wednesday Gratitude
Dawn this morning. I am feeling lucky, blessed and fortunate this week in particular. I have had the luxury of … More
Began the day with a self compassion session
A guided meditation by Christopher Germer. A simple self-care exercise and a soothing way to begin a day. ‘May I … More