The character flaws you see in others are really your own flaws
It can be hard to love someone who has flaws. Everybody I meet is so flawed – they are impatient, easily angered, ignorant or cruel. However, there is an esoteric principle that says that what drives us crazy about the people we love is actually our own flaws manifesting. The things that anger us about […]
Meaning of the Blood Moon in Libra – October 8th, 2014: part of a series of eclipses
This is the second lunar eclipse of the year. The first was in April. Think back to April or go back to your diary and see what was going on for you at that time. The emotions surrounding this eclipse will be part of the same process. Your relationships with others are in focus at […]
Why am I being criticized? The answer is: people criticize those they admire
So, why do people criticize those they admire? Is someone criticizing you to make themselves feel important? Years ago I had a very, very rich boyfriend. He was a powerful man, with lots of staff under him who had to do what he said. He was used to being the boss and people asking, “how […]
5:2 diet plan. Anorexic? Binge eater? Issues with food? The 5 types of people that should never fast
There’s a new diet in town, have you heard of it? It’s the 5:2 diet plan. If you haven’t heard of it yet, the concept is very simple. Basically, you calorie-restrict for two days of the week, or have two “fasting” days. There are a few variations of the diet. For the most part, on […]
The amazing health properties of limes & why they might save your life
I love a good lime. The Boyf and I were randomly discussing “the angriest fruits” the other day – what would you consider to be an “angry fruit”? Suggestions came thick and fast: dragon fruit, pineapple (just look at those spines!) durian, lychees – everyone had something to offer. One of my surfer mates suggested […]
How do I gain a Spiritual Awakening in this lifetime?
Ultimately, the feeling of “being me” changes. It’s true. I had a lovely email from Julian Besems, a webmaster, the other day, telling me about www.preshanna.com Lots of us wonder what we were put here on the earth to do. With a bit of study – the answer becomes clear. We were put on earth […]
Why it’s important to do your own research on spiritual organisations
Do your research. If you are a regular reader of my blog, you will know that I have some pretty hefty feelings about those who take money for spiritual help. Yes, we all have bills to pay, even spiritual groups. Yes, I will volunteer if I like your organisation. Yes, I will set up chairs, […]
What are the worst things that happen to women?
I have had some really awesome things happen to me lately – and then I have also had some really bad things happen to me. What counts as a bad thing? I’m OK but what happened to me definitely counts. I feel quite sad inside and like I have suffered quite a bit – needlessly. […]
My surprise reaction to Angelina Jolie’s wedding dress
I’ve always been on team-Aniston. There’s one main reason: I do not like a man stealer. But I am really, really interested in Angelina Jolie’s wedding dress and I thought I should blog about why. I actually care about something I didn’t think I cared about – The Dress I came to this conclusion after […]
5 most bizarre pieces of Nutella related news
Yuh, I love Nutella. When I was a teenager, I could eat an entire jar of it with a spoon. I could also eat an entire packet of Tim Tams, an iconic Australian biscuit which I urge you to try should you ever get the chance. According to Wikipedia, the main ingredients of Nutella are […]
The 10 reasons I can’t get into Instagram
I’m sure you know it well by now. Instagram is an online social media photo and video sharing platform. One of its main features is the way it allows users to apply filters to their images and the fact that it confines your photos to a square shape. People love it – but quite frankly, […]
Why does love hurt and what can I do about it?
I read a quote the other day that said: If love hurts then you are doing it wrong. Why does love sometimes hurt? I don’t know about you, but I often feel a physical manifestation of my internal emotions. When I went through a bad breakup a while ago I actually questioned whether my heart […]
The 5 ways confident women speak, act and behave
Some people inspire confidence wherever they go. Confidence is something that can be fleeting – it can be hard to nail down exactly as a “thing”. Often when we have it, we don’t realise it and when we feel we are lacking it, we often have greater reserves at our disposal than we really know. […]
Inflated “happiness” posts on social media make us more miserable
Whenever you check your social media feeds you see them. Positive affirmations, pledges of 100 days of happiness and gratitude lists. Cluttering up our feeds are protestations that happiness is “my favourite cup of coffee,” or, “watching the dog run in circles in my backyard.” Sorry, what? It has been suggested that Generation Y was […]