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Be Your Best Friend
Witness yourself on this earth, in this body, in this time, experiencing this unique situation. Give yourself the gift of being present wit

Marlane Ainsworth
Oct 7, 20202 min read


Do You Get Lost in Thought?
It’s time I became aware of my thoughts, not carried away by them. It’s time I used them, rather than being abused by them.

Marlane Ainsworth
Oct 3, 20203 min read


The Wisdom of Clouds
Let’s be like clouds. Come as a response. Respond to what it. And, as a final physical response, go peacefully.

Marlane Ainsworth
Sep 26, 20203 min read


Heroes Are Always Interrupted
Interruptions highlight what we want to let go of, and what we want to continue to concentrate on. Interruptions help show us the way.

Marlane Ainsworth
Sep 23, 20203 min read


Words in Unexpected Places
I have a book on my desk, bought new. It stares up at me accusingly, shouting “Read me! Read Me!" It's 'Poems That Make Grown Women Cry'.

Marlane Ainsworth
Sep 19, 20203 min read


Do You Surrender?
Surrender doesn’t mean giving up. Surrender isn’t handing over or caving in. Surrendering adds space and power to the moment.

Marlane Ainsworth
Sep 16, 20202 min read


Will There Be a New World in the Morning?
Don’t wait for tomorrow.
Work with today.
That’s all you’ve got.
And it’s waiting for you to give it your full attention!

Marlane Ainsworth
Sep 12, 20202 min read


Want to be Happy Right Now?
Find happiness in small, everyday things.

Marlane Ainsworth
Sep 5, 20202 min read


Revenge Isn't Sweet
Revenge isn’t sweet. It’s madness. Revenge makes things worse.

Marlane Ainsworth
Sep 2, 20203 min read


All You Need is a Microscope
When we figuratively look at life through a microscope, we focus, notice details, pick up subtle clues, tune into deeper senses.

Marlane Ainsworth
Aug 26, 20202 min read


Watch Yourself Walk By
When I’m trapped inside my mind, I’m unconscious. My life plays out like an old-fashioned record, the grooves already cut with old thoughts.

Marlane Ainsworth
Aug 15, 20202 min read


Closure Brings Openness
Consciously leaving a gate open is a form of closure.
It’s an acknowledgement that life happens. Leaving a gate open lets life through.

Marlane Ainsworth
Aug 12, 20203 min read


Why Are Our Eyes Drawn to the Horizon?
The horizon changes as we move. We are the reference point. If we don’t move, nor does the horizon.

Marlane Ainsworth
Aug 8, 20202 min read


Is Your Life a Fiery Furnace?
If your life reminds you of a fiery furnace, don’t try to run away. Become aware of the source of the flames you’re possibly generating.

Marlane Ainsworth
Jul 29, 20202 min read


Mindfulness at the Rubbish Tip
Every single thing is beautiful. Every single thing has value. Perfumes and stenches are ultimately the same.

Marlane Ainsworth
Jul 25, 20203 min read


The Freedom of Forgetting
Grace (courteous goodwill) and space (room to move) are two things we all need. Especially in relationships.

Marlane Ainsworth
Jul 22, 20202 min read


Doing Nothing
Deliberately do nothing. Even if someone is watching. Doing nothing does wonderful things.

Marlane Ainsworth
Jul 8, 20203 min read


Don't Think Twice
Don't think twice, it's all right. We think too much and carry an underlying fear that everything is all wrong.

Marlane Ainsworth
Jul 4, 20203 min read


Are 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 Ainsworth
Jun 27, 20202 min read


Are You Forgetting Something?
The appointment we keep forgetting to keep is our appointment with Now.

Marlane Ainsworth
Jun 24, 20202 min read
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