There is a fine line behind "wanting" something to happen and "allowing" it to happen. This is a lesson I am still in the process of mastering. "Wanting" something keeps us in an energy of lack; the Universe does not respond kindly to this energy. "Allowing" is attractive and spacious; the Universe responds well to this energy. Today I drove to St Albans to pick up a stunning, burgundy velvet jacket from Moss Bross to wear for my remaining Christmas singing gigs. It was too s

Life is inherently simple. By virtue of our attachment to and identification with the mind, we have created an unnecessarily complex world. Life was never meant to be lived from the mind. You cannot notice - let alone appreciate - the beauty that surrounds you while you are consumed with the endless dramas of the mind. The key to a simpler and more peaceful life is to be fully immersed in the present moment. There is no better place to cultivate conscious presence than in nat

I leave the house yesterday and get into my car. A robin lands on the bush in front of me, turns to face me and starts singing. My eyes widen in excitement and my heart softens. I say hello and thank you. I drive to Clophill, a 20-minute journey. As I am parking my car in Clophill, I hear a bird singing. It sounds familiar. I glance to my right to see a robin sitting on the tree branch overhanging my car. The robin turns to face me and starts singing. I smile with delight as