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When was the last time you made a friend? Perhaps this person came into your life unexpectedly, yet the relationship blossomed as you were open to letting them in. As we get older these occurrences can be less likely, as people tend to establish frie

I still vividly remember a conversation I had with my best friend 10 years ago. We were on a six-month sabbatical from our corporate jobs and travelling through Southeast Asia. One night, while sitting on our bungalow balcony, she looked at me and as

“We think that to study Buddhism is to take the food out of the refrigerator. Whenever you want it, it is already there. Instead, Zen students should be interested in how to produce food from the field, from the garden, should put the emphasis on the

As our interest grew in sustainable beekeeping, we began providing honey to friends and family before deciding to commence small-scale production and local supply on the Bellarine Peninsula. Our focus is around local, small-batch honey production wit

“There is a slight delay; I’m calling from a satellite phone because I’m out in the country!” Cyrus Sutton’s voice suddenly crackles in my headphones. He’s calling from Washington, Oregon, in the US and I’m in the hills of Byron Bay. He’s a man of th

Enchanting in nature, creativity is a form of play. With a beautiful, boundless nature, it is accessible to everyone and the more you connect with it, the more readily available it becomes. The magic of creativity resides in the process itself, rathe

1 Reflect on the actions, sights, sounds and smells that make you feel at “home”. Do you need that extra five minutes of snooze before you wake up? Need to stretch before you go about the rest of your day? Love a hot bath at night? These are the star

Every morning I wander into our backyard, cup of tea in hand, and find a sunny spot to spend a few moments soaking up the bliss that is poultry parenthood. I admire our six “girls” enjoying their snacks, searching for hidden treasures and grooming th

Images of graceful elders standing in a park wearing billowy clothes, flowing through a series of gentle movements: this is what often comes to mind with tai chi and qigong. These moving meditations are based on centuries-old Chinese martial arts, tr

How do we find space where there seems to be none? How do we find calm in the chaos? Perhaps it is less about searching for the perfect conditions and making the most of the moments we have. Nature provides the perfect backdrop for slowing down and r

Contentment is a state that arises when you’re feeling at ease, happy and satisfied with your life, just as it is. We invite you to contemplate when you feel most content in life. Perhaps it is while relaxing in nature, sharing a meal with a loved on

I once had a cat called Ginger. We inherited the name when we adopted him from the RSPCA, and I like to think it’s because a little Ginger went a long way, and he had more than a little bite to him, especially as he got older. Even though ginger root

Q: What is the difference between mindfulness and meditation? A: I would say that they are both yoga. They are both methods for helping to quiet the chatter in our minds, for bringing unity and equanimity. Meditation is a more formal practice that re

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Q: What inspired you to create Clémence Organics? A: I have dabbled in making my own skincare since I was a child, and this gained momentum as a teenager when I faced my own skin issues, including scarring and acne. I only really took it seriously wh

Skogluft (Forest Air) by Jorn Viumdal HarperCollins “We like being with plants because they give us something we need,” suggests Jorn Viumdal in Skogluft (Forest Air): The Norwegian Secret to Bringing the Right Plants Indoors to Improve Your Health a

From the bestselling author of The Mindfulness Colour Book, Emma Farrarons has created an anti-stress activity book called the Art of Mindfulness. This colouring book acts as a relaxing activity to help you connect with your creativity, flow and pres

Mindfulness can be applied to even the shortest snippets of our day, but we often think mindful practises will take a considerable amount of time and effort. As a result it’s easy to reason that you don’t have the time to be mindful, yet it’s when we

Q: What role does mindfulness play in banking? A: Reflecting on how your money moves through the world, including where you choose to bank, is being mindful that your choices can make a difference. For your own financial wellbeing, yes, but it can al

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What does mindfulness mean to you? Mindfulness, to me, is just being aware of what you’re going through, being aware of your surroundings — so being present. I think the most important thing about practising mindfulness is learning to know when I’m f