A loss in my life in this last week has deeply touched the most vulnerable places in my heart and brought home my awareness of impermanence. How can we heal in times of loss and change? How can we find acceptance, grace and compassion in the face of impermanence? How...
Do you ever find yourself stuck in unhelpful habits or addictions like overeating, overspending or drinking too much coffee or alcohol? Ever been in that place where you try and try to change through the force of willpower again and again but find yourself right back...
When I teach my mindfulness retreats and courses I like to share poetry, quotes and passages about mindfulness. Mindfulness poetry like this conveys important messages for our lives and our meditation practice. People always ask me for these poems at the end of the...
The Buddha was a wellspring of wisdom and clarity. He gave so many wonderful, clear and concise teachings. Here are my favourite three bits of advice that he ever gave to his disciples… 1.“Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.” Buddha states here,...
“It is one thing to talk eloquently on the subject of mindfulness and it is another thing to actually practice mindfulness. Melli is one of those select few who walks her talk.”
"We are not troubled by things, but by the opinions we have about things." - Epictetus - Tuesday Jun 25 - 1:00am
"Tell me what you pay attention to and I will tell you who you are." - Jose Ortega y Gasset - Monday Jun 24 - 1:00am
"Today like every other day we wake up empty and frightened. Don't open the door of your study and begin reading. T… https://t.co/MoVQSuCZ9I - Sunday Jun 23 - 1:00am
"There is more to life than increasing its speed." -Mahatma Gandhi - Friday Jun 21 - 1:00am
