I recently returned from beautiful Byron Bay where I attended a week-long silent retreat at the gorgeous Sangsurya Retreat Centre, hosted by Subhana Barzaghi and Carol Perry. My first retreat was two years ago at the same retreat centre with Subhana and was a wonderful introduction to retreat life. I also interviewed Subhana for The Australia … [Read more...] about How a Silent Retreat Helps You Deepen Your Relationship With Yourself
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Gratitude Meditation: How to Cultivate Gratitude in Your Relationship
While I'm not American, I have strong ties to North America, including family members who live in the United States. So while we don't celebrate Thanksgiving Day in Australia, I love the idea of taking time to pause and reflect on what you're thankful and grateful for in your life. There has been a lot of research on the topic of gratitude and … [Read more...] about Gratitude Meditation: How to Cultivate Gratitude in Your Relationship
Mindfulness for Couples: How to Cultivate Compassion, Insight and Empathy for Those You Love
Mindfulness is a state of active, open attention on the present. It also involves acceptance, meaning that we pay attention to our thoughts and feelings without judging them. When we practice mindfulness, our thoughts tune into what we’re sensing in the present moment rather than rehashing the past or imagining the future How do you use … [Read more...] about Mindfulness for Couples: How to Cultivate Compassion, Insight and Empathy for Those You Love