It is day one of the fourteen day Suva lockdown announced by the Fijian Prime Minister on Thursday, April 3 2020 as two new cases of COVID19 were revealed. I would like to rephrase the narrative from a Suva lockdown to a Suva retreat. I choose to be grateful for this time to stay home … Continue reading You have Time – Day 1 of the Suva Retreat
Mindful Actions
Karma - what goes around comes around. I am a believer in karma to some extent. The current COVID19 pandemic that has hit the globe is allowing people to become more mindful of their actions. According to Mindful: "Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what … Continue reading Mindful Actions
Pause, Reflect and Decide
I write after a busy first few months of 2020. This year has been but a whirlwind what with house renovations, trying to take the time to grieve for the loss of my dearest mother Talei (Talei means "Precious" in the Fijian language), teaching yoga in the basement of my house, hosting my first Air … Continue reading Pause, Reflect and Decide
Retreat to Recharge
I don't know about you but I feel it's time for a retreat in nature. Feeling the stresses and fast pace of city life, I feel my body tensing up. Waking up this morning with a bad neck ache and bummed that it's happening today, as I'm teaching yoga classes this afternoon, is not a … Continue reading Retreat to Recharge
Going Gluten Free
Having grown up on toasted Kraft cheese jaffles (made with sliced, white bread) I loved the taste of bread and anything with flour. Recently in Vanuatu to visit a close friend, I took to the French pastries that were readily available in Port Vila town. I still remember the taste of the French baguettes topped … Continue reading Going Gluten Free
Lessons at 40
They say that life begins at 40. Which it did for me. I turned 40 in June 2019. Following that, I attended a yoga training in South India at the Heartfulness yoga and meditation ashram, lead by its master, Kamlesh D. Patel affectionately known as Daaji. Somehow, the monsoon rains took a toll on my … Continue reading Lessons at 40
An Outer Transformation
It has been awhile since I have written in my blog. I need inspiration to write! Today is the day I am feeling inspired after an outer transformation last night at my home. My wonderful hairdresser (I cannot really call him that, but it feels like that) visited my home and imparted his talent of … Continue reading An Outer Transformation
Birthdays and Self Discovery!
Yesterday was the day, I entered this world 40 years ago, on June 17, 1979 sometime around mid-day. When I’ve asked my mother, what exact time I was born, she doesn’t seem to know, except that it was after 12pm….and yes, no wonder I’m not a morning person. I would like to reflect today, on … Continue reading Birthdays and Self Discovery!
Relax and Let Go
Life is about letting go of what holds you back in your own mind, including fear and words like "I'm tired," "how much further do I have to go" or "this is too hard". Basically, you just need to "get out of your own way". Had a great day of conquering some of my own … Continue reading Relax and Let Go
LIVING IN THE MOMENT TO BECOME CREATIVE
Let go, Let God. Letting go of expectations is key to living a successful and more abundant life. Last night, I enjoyed making coleslaw for a work function and realized that the process of making coleslaw, grating carrots and cutting cabbage allowed me to live in the moment and be creative. How does making coleslaw … Continue reading LIVING IN THE MOMENT TO BECOME CREATIVE
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