Marlane AinsworthJul 25, 20203 minMindfulness at the Rubbish TipEvery single thing is beautiful. Every single thing has value. Perfumes and stenches are ultimately the same.
Marlane AinsworthJul 22, 20202 minThe Freedom of ForgettingGrace (courteous goodwill) and space (room to move) are two things we all need. Especially in relationships.
Marlane AinsworthJul 7, 20203 minDoing NothingDeliberately do nothing. Even if someone is watching. Doing nothing does wonderful things.
Marlane AinsworthJul 4, 20203 minDon't Think TwiceDon't think twice, it's all right. We think too much and carry an underlying fear that everything is all wrong.
Marlane AinsworthJun 27, 20202 minAre You a Storm in a Teacup?Watch yourself throughout the day. Notice what upsets you. Most things that get your annoyed attention are just storms in teacups.
Marlane AinsworthJun 23, 20202 minAre You Forgetting Something?The appointment we keep forgetting to keep is our appointment with Now.
Marlane AinsworthJun 13, 20202 minLighten Up!Forgiving isn’t a religious act. It’s a life-giving force. Forgiveness re-balances your life. It sets you free.
Marlane AinsworthJun 6, 20203 minLet It BeLetting it be empties your mind of preconceived notions, habitual thoughts and ingrained emotional reactions. It lets in words of wisdom.
Marlane AinsworthJun 2, 20202 minAre Intention and Mindfulness Enemies?Learn to move from two states of mind: the practical mind that deals with intentions and details; and the deeper state of mindfulness.
Marlane AinsworthMay 13, 20202 minLife is an ExplorationStillness gives us space to reassess our core values, to move from a world of division to one of unity, from separation to oneness.
Marlane AinsworthMay 9, 20202 minThe Most Important ThingIf Mum had a soap box, she’d step on it and shake an admonitory, multi-ringed finger: ‘Get along, everyone,’ she’d say. 'It's not hard.'
Marlane AinsworthMay 2, 20202 minEverybody's Out of TownIt’s not often society gets such a shock as we’ve had, such a shake-up of our schedules, a re-arrangement of our priorities.
Marlane AinsworthApr 18, 20202 minApples and Laughter and LoveWe don’t seek to age. It happens. The years go by but faintly noticed, as soft and silent as down blown from a thistle.
Marlane AinsworthMar 28, 20203 minNature, Nurture and NowBy changing how I am Now, I can change my physical and mental structures . . . and change my emotional patterns permanently.
Marlane AinsworthMar 7, 20202 minWhat a Murmuration of Starlings Taught MeYou can’t effectively pay attention to the whole world. But you can effectively pay attention to those closest to you. This is mindfulness.
Marlane AinsworthFeb 29, 20202 minLetting Go How do you know when it’s time to let go of something or someone? It’s always time to let go.
Marlane AinsworthFeb 8, 20202 minThe Cup is Already BrokenNothing in life is a sure thing except what is in this moment. Everything else is impermanent. Unpredicable. Unknown.
Marlane AinsworthJan 17, 20203 minLook WithinThe awareness of your connection to eternal presence can come and go in the rush of everyday life, but know it’s there, always accessible.
Marlane AinsworthJan 4, 20202 minDo You Want an Adventurous Life?Your life, right now, is an adventure, because you don’t really know what’s going to happen next. Your life is unpredictable.