Not every moment of every day is perfect, peaceful or extraordinary. But we can carve out tiny boxes of time that are quiet, and only ours. Thirty minutes spent mindfully on something simple that we enjoy, be it a book, some music, gentle deep breathing, meditation, the perfect cuppa, or just staring into space is enough to create a positive change in our mental and emotional wellbeing, and the sheer quality of our lives. Try it for just 10 days and see the difference it make

It's the nature of the mind to think. Thoughts arise like waves in the ocean, you can't stop them, but you can accept them as the inherent nature of the mind. But if you drop down, still the mind, go further down, it's like going many feet under the waves, where it is all gentle, quiet, present and awake. So, you don't have to shout anything down or out, you have to dive deeper into yourself, to just notice...observe, without judgement. That is mindfulness, the awareness that

The greatest shift in your perspective towards Divinity starts with the realization that God lies within you, that your body is the temple within which God resides. Religion is too expansive to be squeezed within the covers of a book, because religion is all of life itself. It's who we are, the choices we make, how we treat people, animals and the planet. It's how we love, our sense of compassion, forgiveness, gratitude, grit, acceptance and joy. It is every moment of our dai

The most soothing sight in the summer is the lilac tide of Jacarandas, bursting through the sharp heat of the mountain sun. The most romantic, is to walk on a path lined by Jacarandas, softly showered by their pristine petals...fully aware of how that moment was created just for you. #mindfulnessexercise #mindfulnesstrainer #benefitsofmindfulness #mindfulnessspeaker #Mindfulness #mindfulnessworkshops #mindfulnesstraining #nilgiris #HealingHideaway #Retreats #top10spiritualret

Sometimes the grass truly is greener on the other side, and it's alright to crossover. The choice is yours to make...it takes courage and commitment to crossover. #change #positivepsychology #happiness#counselling #lifecoaching #mindfulness#meditation #retreats #workshops#couplescounselling #depression #anxiety#healinghideaway #therapy #bindiyamurgai#nilgiris #india #ketti #thambatti #digitaldetox#digitalwellness #positivepsychology #change #Personaldevelopment #relationshipc

I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. - Thoreau #healinghideaway #mindfulness #meditation #digitaldetox #digitalwellness #counselling #lifecoaching #NLP #couplescounselling #depressioncounselling #anxietymanagement #nilgiris #india #ketti #retreats #workshops

Glowing full moon on Guru Purnima! This is a tradition dedicated to spiritual and academic teachers, or evolved, beings who have shared their wisdom with you in a manner that has enriched or deepened your knowledge, or life experience. Though it's traditionally celebrated by Buddhists, Hindus and Jains, anyone can partake in this wonderful tradition. If you have ever had a guru, which simply means someone who has "taken you from darkness to light" (could even be a parent/ b

A few gentle wisps of sunshine, thru a crack in the monsoon clouds. #healinghideaway #ketti #counselling #nilgiris #thambatti #lifecoahing #meditation #mindfulness #retreats #top10retreats #couplestherapy #couplescounselling #bindiyamurgai #mentalhealth #mentalfitness #digitaldetox #digitalwellness #digitalhygiene

There is so much chatter about mindfulness, but what are the various things that comprise living mindfully everyday? How do you inhabit the moment? One simple way is to just be aware...mindful...of what is around you. We often take our surroundings so much for granted that we can seldom recall details of things that we see on a daily basis. We may take the same route to work, but may not even notice the places we pass, or the permanent fixtures, or people on the way. We may c

Just love prayer flags for being the simplest spiritual devices, propelled by the natural energy of the wind. Contrary to popular misconceptions, prayer flags are not meant to carry an individual’s prayers to the Gods. This is how they actually work --prayer flags have mantras, prayers, and auspicious symbols on them. These represent spiritual energies and vibrations, which get activated when they make contact with the wind. These good vibrations are then carried by the wind,

If there is one singular quest that binds all humanity together, that is common to all humans, irrespective of their age, gender, race and nationality, it is the quest for happiness. It sounds simple, but is often elusive for many. I believe that happiness is a combination of genetic disposition, emotional ecosystems, and certain life conditions, but most of all, happiness is technique, one that has various elements, processes and steps. The best news is that we can all learn

Not every thing has to be a reflection of our mental health...certainly not the aesthetic choices we make! The problem is that too many rookie opinions, and all kind of flimsy research projects, come up every day, showing people more and more ways in which they are/ can/ will/ or should be depressed. Making things worse, are journalists and bloggers, who pick the most sensational lines and concert them in to sensational headlines. These then get read fleeting by an audience w

Simple, yet profound life lessons that I have learned or deepened, living in the Nilgiris (Blue Mountains) in India. They are uplifting, easy to embrace, and can be woven in to your life, no matter where you live. Try them out! Lesson 1: Gratitude There i something to be thankful for every single day. Look for it, and cultivate gratitude as a daily practice, by either taking a few minutes to reflect on it, or maintaining a daily Gratitude Journal. The things you are grateful

There's a learning for me in every workshop I conduct. This one reinforced how fragile our young adults are, and we urgently need to address the need to provide them guidance on mental wellness. They are struggling on numerous levels, their mental ecosystems are getting weaker, the incidence of depression, suicide, anxiety issues, eating disorders and other mental health problems are shooting up, and there are no proper support systems that help them stay mentally fit, or tea