Listen to Your Inner Voice

Listen to Your Inner Voice

Last week, whilst I was preparing my tax return, I came across my annual reminder from the AA Road Service to renew my membership. The thought went through my mind how I had not had to call the AA (Automobile Association, not Alcoholics Anonymous!) for a few years...
How to Live Like It’s Your Birthday Every Day!

How to Live Like It’s Your Birthday Every Day!

Whilst I was writing about my father’s 80th birthday a while ago, I was reminded of a phrase I used with a friend – “it is your birthday every day”. Then for the following few days, we texted each other happy birthday wishes. What would YOUR  life be like...
How to Age 3 years in Just 3 weeks!

How to Age 3 years in Just 3 weeks!

Last Saturday was my father’s 80th birthday! He is a cool dad and has recently mastered the internet and is forever surfing Indian newspaper websites. He has been a prolific writer most of his life and is a walking encyclopedia about Hindu culture and religion. He has...
Recognise the Gifts All Around You

Recognise the Gifts All Around You

Another key to following your heart is to acknowledge all the “gifts” around you. For example, just get present to the beauty and majesty of a sunset. Or even the beauty of snow falling and lighting up the night sky. Gifts come to us in all shapes and...
A Cat Has Nine Lives But You Only Have One – So Start Living It!

A Cat Has Nine Lives But You Only Have One – So Start Living It!

Cats are said to have nine lives. In some Eastern cultures, cats only have a measly seven lives. This superstition that cats have many lives probably originated since cats can survive falls from high places with few, if any injuries. It is almost as if they return to...
Ten Pointers for your Life

Ten Pointers for your Life

Isn’t it funny how a lot of tips and pointers seem to be ten in total?! Here is another list of ten pointers for 2007 sent by a friend. 1. Always keep that childlike sense of wonder because it is that which pushes us to live. 2. Believe in the power of positive...