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“In the end, one reverses all views”

Posted on January 2, 2022 by lolkin

As I age, I realise that there is no such thing as absolute truth – only points of view. There is no black and white “right and wrong”. Just shades of “depends”. The more I know the more I realise … Continue reading →

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You are an unconventional person

Posted on November 14, 2021 by lolkin

The best bit about working in a place which offers online therapy is that we, as employees, can get therapy for free as a benefit. So I am now officially in therapy and, oh man, why have I not done … Continue reading →

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Do you send notes to a future you?

Posted on August 14, 2021 by lolkin

Do you write yourself future notes? I like to play this time travel trick, especially when I worry about something. For example, I added this note above in my calendar for a future me in March nearing 2 years of … Continue reading →

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The next message you need is always right where you are #RamDass

Posted on May 15, 2021 by lolkin

Is it manifesting we need to learn, or letting go, surrendering more to see what’s already there? It is not a new sign, a message from the Universe that we need, but rather to still ourselves, quieten our minds, open … Continue reading →

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Thank You Plant Medicine Day – join our online sharing circle this Sunday!

Posted on February 18, 2021 by lolkin

To celebrate Thank You Plant Medicine Day this week, me and a couple of friends are hosting an online sharing circle this Sunday 21/2 at 2pm GMT for fellow folks who want to chat about and share their experiences with … Continue reading →

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The Emptiness Survival Kit, for 2020 and beyond

Posted on December 26, 2020 by lolkin

We can all agree – 2020 sucked. Our lives slowed down to a halt, locking us within four walls, without the usual ways to escape (travel, socialising, office). Overnight we have converted to monk life. We had to face ourselves, … Continue reading →

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Chanting in an apocalypse. Spiritual practice and sound healing.

Posted on March 21, 2020 by lolkin

Gee, how things can change in a week! What has been my emptiness practice over the last 9 months is what now a lot of people have to do daily. Monk life! How are you holding up, fellow nomads? What … Continue reading →

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Don’t set goals. Raise your vibration and seek joy instead.

Posted on January 25, 2020 by lolkin

This year something strange happened. I am usually a big fan of looking back, reflecting on successes and learnings and then planning for a year ahead. A very organised, Type A personality approach. This year I did not feel like … Continue reading →

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The Tibetan Book of the Dead is not about death (part 2) #happiness

Posted on November 18, 2017 by lolkin

I finally got the book, the first translated edition (UK readers, you can get one here). And it is amazing. Nothing like what I expected! It is not about death at all. It is about enlightenment, how to achieve it and … Continue reading →

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Build your Positivity Portfolio #happiness

Posted on July 29, 2017 by lolkin

I am taking a Positive Psychology course. I wanted to share one of the exercises. First, in the course they define 10 positive emotions as below (the last line reads LOVE). They also state that positive emotions broaden our perception (rather than narrow … Continue reading →

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