By Mardy Penrose / Dec 27, 2017Dec 27, 2017 /
2018 is just around the corner. Another year over a new one to begin, how exciting! So this is a great time of reflection. What have we achieved and what have we left behind? What goals did you identify, commit to and action? Happy with your results? Not so happy? Regrets? 2017 is a great time to release all of the...
By Mardy Penrose / Oct 11, 2017Oct 11, 2017 /
In Part 1 we talked about people who are the Goal Achievers of the world and as previously stated they are the rich and famous and they are also the local hairdressers, accountants, and budding entrepreneurs -people from all walks of life. Let me ask you a question. Are you a goal achiever? Or a dreamer? There is a...
By Mardy Penrose / Aug 29, 2017Aug 29, 2017 /
“A goal that is casually set and lightly taken is freely abandoned at the first obstacle.” Zig Ziglar What do ‘Goal Achievers’ do that is different from people who don’t achieve their goals? People from all walks of life can be goal achievers. There is a huge difference between people who set out to achieve a goal with...
By Carolyn Jayne / Aug 22, 2017Aug 22, 2017 /
I did a Life Essentials course with Michael Rowland many years ago. Michael had spent some time in India with highly regarded sage Muktananda. Studying with Muktananda at his ashram proved life changing for Michael as it has proved to be for many others I have met over the years. Most devotees or students of...
By Angela Derks / Jul 26, 2017Jul 26, 2017 /
The world of wellness can be mightily confusing. There is a glut of information out there on how to eat, how to exercise, how to parent, how to become successful, how to handle stress and how to be happy. There are experts on everything. So, whose advice should we follow? Which course of action should we take, and...
By Holly Small / Jul 20, 2017Jul 21, 2017 /
Well I have been a bit quiet on the blog and on social media over the past few weeks. Instead of whipping myself up about it, I decided to write about it. We can be our own worst critics and I for one am very good and chastising myself for not being on top of everything all the time. But when we have a lot on our...
By Carolyn Jayne / Jun 15, 2017Jun 15, 2017 /
I love history and I love to discover new things and the history of Western meditation is pretty fascinating. When I started yoga in my teens and was introduced to meditation, I became keen to know more about its inception and evolution. I was aware that many eastern philosophies incorporate meditation as an...
By Angela Derks / May 25, 2017May 25, 2017 /
Are you a glass half full or a glass half empty kind of person? How do your tendencies affect your team at work, your family and your friends? Be honest with yourself and if you feel that you could use a bit more positivity take these three smalls steps to cultivate it: One: Before you leave for work, even if it’s...
By Holly Small / Apr 25, 2017Apr 25, 2017 /
We are preparing for the yet another long weekend here in QLD, Australia for Labour Day. The fourth four day week we have had in a row. I used to love long weekends and the thought of a four day work week, but when you work for yourself, it’s tough. You either don’t get paid or you still have to work while everyone else...
By Carolyn Jayne / Apr 12, 2017Apr 12, 2017 /
Anyone who loves cats or even remotely likes them may well love a beautiful little book I was recently given by a friend. Even if you are not a cat lover per se, you have to admit that cats do have a knowing and almost regal presence. Most are ridiculously laid back and detached but exude confidence at the highest...