Meditation and Mindfulness

In our gardens, simple observation teaches us about the beauty of nature. Birth, death, renewal, harmony and balance are all key features of gardening. Following the seasons, summer becomes autumn and then winter and moves back to spring, in the cycle that is life…

No-one is suddenly going to find out the meaning of life. It could not be the result of a scientific discovery. We have to work out our own meaning as part of the process of self-discovery…

The Taoist view of our existence is that we are part of a fundamental unity that is nature, a continuous flow that is “the Way” or Tao. One translation of a Chinese character depicting this was given to me many years ago by a dear friend…

Although I have travelled the world on business and charity projects, I have always been a passionate gardener. With so many questions, issues and answers to consider in life, meditation or “just sitting” in a natural place has always been an important part of my daily existence…

It seems that everyone is talking about mindfulness and wellbeing these days. Not surprising after 10 years of austerity. Perhaps it is a good sign that people want to put it all behind them and be more positive…