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Loving yourself is one of the hardest things for an individual to do. We’ve been taught, from an early age, that there are good parts and bad parts of who we are. We begin to see those 'bad' parts of ourselves as something to be avoided at all costs. And yet, our shadow selves wouldn’t be as insidious if we accepted them instead of burying them away. If we can look at all parts of oursel...

Life can be tough, and it makes people act tough too. But this is often not a true reflection of their inner selves - rather it is a shield to protect themselves against the hardships and uncertainties of this world. Behind every stern facade or weathered demeanor, there's a story waiting to be heard, wounds in need of healing, and a heart capable of boundless compassion. Beneath the layers o...

The real treasures in life are not found in the attic or contained in any physical thing. Our hearts know that real treasures are simply moments, memories and people. Yet our thoughts cloud what our hearts see so clearly. Our mind tells us to hold on so that we don’t lose something or miss out on anything - that if we let it go, we won’t have enough - and that if we don’t have enough, we won’t be...

From the bustling streets of busy cities to the serene landscapes of remote towns and villages, humanity encompasses a remarkable array of cultures and traditions. Yet beneath our diverse appearances and backgrounds, we all share similar experiences of joy and pain, love, and loss. When we start to embrace this shared humanity, focussing on the qualities that unite us, we start to create a sense o...

Take a moment to think about what you are afraid of. What is consuming your thoughts, holding you back? Fear keeps us in our comfort zones, which are, in truth, the least safe place in which to live. So rather than fear change, let's embrace it. Let's look at all of the things that aren't working in our lives and consider the changes that would transform them. And then, one by one,...

The philosopher, Walter Benjamin said that only when we lose ourselves are we fully present, and to be fully present is to be capable of being, in uncertainty and mystery. The art of knowing how to get lost involves daring to go beyond the boundaries that contain you and explore the unknown. To escape for a day from the safe path and enter the unforeseen. And it doesn't mean that you need to...

Do you ever feel like you’re holding on for dear life, only to realise that you’re not really sure of what you were grasping so tightly to in the first place? Learning to let go is a journey of self-discovery. At first, it's scary to lose something dear, as if a part of you is slipping away. But as you embrace the release, you find freedom and a sense of bravery too. It's about accepting...

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When we talk about gestures of love, the most common ones we think of are hugs, kisses, or simply the words, “I love you”. But not everyone expresses love in the same way. And often, cooking a good meal for someone is an important gesture of love. We cook with our hearts as much as with our hands, because when we cook for other people, it's to make them happy and content. And possibly the gre...

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Simplicity is purity. It is facing the true nature of things and embracing it, instead of filling a hole inside you with chaotic activity or an overabundance of stuff. Simple, straightforward, meaningful - these words describe freedom, not limitation - intensity, not distraction - a life fully lived, not a life of lack. A simple life is a deep life. Filmed in Singapore. Featuring Christopher Leow....

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We wear so many different hats every day… daughter, friend, colleague, and so much more. With so many roles in life, sometimes it can feel like we're being pulled in a hundred different directions and we start to feel lost. How do we balance it all? While these roles are important because they give us a sense of purpose and validation, we are not the roles we play. We are in fact, the light t...

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As the adage goes, “Check on your strong friends". Too many of us are going around putting on a happy face, when deep down inside, we’re hurting. The deep dark hole of depression is scary yet familiar to so many of us. And those who have suffered for a long time become familiar with the hole, a place where not much light gets in. You have to realise that there is a space between living in the...

What if you only had a year to live? Take a moment and seriously consider your answer to this question. What would you do? Maybe you’d spend your time close to home, appreciating time with loved ones. Or, maybe you’d pack your bags and travel the world. Maybe you’re interested in philanthropy and would dedicate that year to community service. Or maybe you’d spend most of your time alone, quietly r...

Fears are always there, under the surface, whether we acknowledge them or not. We all face our own share of rational and irrational fears. Rational fear is a fear of something that presents a very real danger. But irrational fear, the self-created kind made up from assumptions we have about an imaginary future, hold us back from living the life we'd love to live. Would you rather let these fe...

We often hear the phrase, "Relationships take work”. But I like this one better, "Good relationships require intention; they don't just happen." Having hard and uncomfortable conversations is part of this intention. It's often the things that are left unsaid that cause the most problems, the expectations that we didn't communicate, the times that we were actually hurt...

Humans are great at running from truth, but in the garden you can’t hide. Life and death, vitality and decay – it’s all there happening before our eyes. The garden is a space defined not by it’s physicality but by the emotions it evokes and the connections it provokes. And the act of gardening can change the way we relate to the world around us for the better, giving us perspective and teaching us...

We are adept at the avoidance of pain and suffering - we push it away, we pretend it’s not there. And we keep ourselves busy so that we don’t have time to sit and reflect - when bored, we surf social media - when we feel down, we go shopping or watch TV. But running keeps us stuck in spiraling patterns of despair and hopelessness. And while we may not be responsible for causing the pain, we can be...

“I grow plants for many reasons: to please my eye or to please my soul, to challenge the elements or to challenge my patience, for novelty or for nostalgia, but mostly for the joy in seeing them grow.” ― David Hobson There is something extremely satisfying about growing your own food. Knowing that you planted a tiny seed and with the help of the sun’s energy, you nurtured it into something that ca...