Metta (or loving kindness) is a fundamental Buddhist virtue that we would all do well to practice, regardless of our religion. Metta is a genuine compassion directed towards other people with the intention of surrounding them with loving kindness....
Spirituality + Philosophy
spirituality + philosophy
Take a deep-dive into spirituality, philosophy and the Law of Attraction. Along with the deep and meaningful, you’ll find a smattering of self-care, self-love, kindness and personal development too.
Wishes for the World
What would your ‘wishes for the world’ be? Have you given it any thought, my friends? My ‘wishes for the world’ can be summed up very simply in just one word – love. If we all acted only out of pure love for all other beings and the world itself… oh,...
My Spiritual Shelfie | Life-changing books you must read for a better you!
I have been buying books faster than I can read them for a long time now and, of those that I have read, I have forgotten a lot. So, I have challenged myself to read (or re-read) every single one of my spiritual books. As I show you my bookshelves,...
Becoming Real
The Pavamana Mantra is a Hindu mantra introduced in the Brhadaranyaka Upanishad (1.3.28). The text of the mantra reads, “asato ma sadgamaya, tamaso ma jyotirgamaya, mrtyorma amrtam gamaya.” This translates to, “from the unreal lead me to the real,...
Have I Done Any Good in the World Today?
I recently stumbled upon the hymn “Have I done any good in the world today?” written by Will L. Thompson (1847-1909). In a world full of heartache where just watching the news is enough to send me into a downward spiral of depression, it can be easy...
A Smile Costs Nothing
A smile costs nothing, but it really can make such a difference to a person. Consider doctors mumbling amongst themselves at the foot of a patient’s bed before moving on with their ward round without so much as a greeting or friendly smile, let alone...