Alive to Each Moment – Sunrise from Mount Fuji
When ascending Fuji, ‘walls of doubt’ appear before trekkers – steep ascents, volcano ash, ice and snow…
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Taming the Tyranny of the Busy Mind
Years of practice got me to the cushion. After I got there, I remembered why…
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What Inspires You? Part 1
I am inspired by those that are making a positive contribution to our world…..
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The Greatest Gift
Today I celebrate life and 1,095 days free of drugs and alcohol…
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Being Different
“I love him for every single bizarre behaviour he throws my way…” Having a child with SPD special needs
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Never Give Up
Real-life story of hope, determination and courage, from India: “He was looking at that rock with will and determination…”
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The Kindness of a Stranger
“Who is this man?” many years ago Barack Obama helped a desperate stranger…
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The Path to Peace
Each spring, I leave my own signature on the creek bed in gratitude for its teaching of impermanence.
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An Unexpected Gift
“This gift of kindness made my day and I will never forget it!”
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Manna
“He looks up, eyes widening in quiet disbelief …”
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A Fleet of Bodhisattvas
“As Buddhist nun, I travel with no money. I don’t have so much as a dime, quarter or credit card with me “
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Tears in the Rain
“No-one has ever done anything like this for me, lady…”
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What Beauty Can You See?
” … the sunrise this morning, the beauty of a new day “
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The Song Still Sings
Sharing the music moved Dad to a place just like anyone else – singing the songs of a lifetime.
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The Little Princess
“…it was about having faith and believing in magic…”
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Hold-up ends amazingly
A store hold-up ends with a surprising result…
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A Whale’s Dance of Gratitude…
For the next hour the rescued humpback whale provided us with the most incredible full-surface display…
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Find What You Love
Steve Jobs: “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life”
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The Mandala Trust
Helping to promote and protect the rights of street children in the developing world.
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In a Quiet Room
I have now been meditating for years, and will continue to practice it daily for the rest of my life. I cannot express in words the wonderful effect meditation has had on my life.
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Last Wishes
“That simple detail showed a rare respect and sensitivity.”
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