You may have heard the saying, "world peace begins at home," but what does that mean to you personally? To me, this means first looking within ourselves for answers.Leo Tolstoy wrote, many years ago, "Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself." People tend to look furthest away from themselves for fault: at different countries, different religions, different political parties or even just different personal habits. We can all see what is … [Read more...]
I Saw the Light: How a Reiki Course Radically Transformed my Life
Several years ago I was studying for a Politics degree at university. Spirituality was not a topic of concern for me. In fact, I would go as far as to say that I had completely lost touch with any spiritual side to myself that may have existed prior to that point. I was too busy trying to convince myself that I was enjoying the excesses of a student lifestyle. Happiness was not something I aspired to, because I wasn't convinced that I could realistically achieve it. Alongside the excess I was … [Read more...]
Eight Simple Activities for Inner Peace
Inner peace is the result of the choices we make in our perceptions, thoughts, beliefs, feelings and actions. It's completely within our control. As we work to be in harmony with the following eight aspects of our lives and being, inner peace emerges. Contemplate and reflect on your status with each of these eight components, and enjoy doing the activity presented with each one. Peace with SelfThis happens when we do what we know is right in every situation, large or small. Integrity and … [Read more...]
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