In western cultures the concept of a ‘guru’ is unfamiliar to most people, let alone experiencing the guidance and life changes you receive from one. The word ‘guru’ is Sanskrit for a teacher that dispels darkness or ignorance and bestows upon us light and truth. The teacher or guru does this by having obtained the… Continue reading
Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh As an avid world traveller that has visited over 40 countries (some of them multiple times), I often get asked what my favourite country is. Without any thought I automatically answer ‘India’. In the beginning of my travels this answer constantly changed, it started as Egypt then was Thailand for many… Continue reading
Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing. ~ Helen Keller I was listening to Brené Brown’s Ted talk about vulnerability and couldn’t help but see the connection to travel. For when we travel we put ourselves out there and face the unknown. We have no guarantee that all will be well. In fact, we… Continue reading
Celebrations are such wonderful demonstrations of the human spirit; full of great generosity and gratitude. Diwali has all these elements and more. It pays respect to, and references, several historical achievements of good triumphing over evil, but like other autumn traditions, common across many cultures, it’s a Festival of Light. As the harvest ends and… Continue reading
Well, if you have ever had a knot in your stomach, been sick with worry, or lost your cool, try yoga. The benefits of yoga are hundredfold. Yes, of course, we would all like to look better in a leotard, but let’s look at some of the psychological benefits associated with the practice of yoga:… Continue reading