Category : Uncategorized

Autumn reminds us of the impermanence of everything. After experiencing the burgeoning of life in the spring and the flowering abundance of summer, the falling leaves reveal bare branches reminding us of the fleeting nature of all things. The autumn brings home to our consciousness death and the challenge to live every day to the fullest.

Practice: Time for contemplation brings an understanding of profound truths about your perceptions of life. Hold in your thoughts ‘Everything is impermanent’ See what deeper truths you unravel.

Enter autumn as you would a closing door. Quickly, cautiously. Look for something inside that promises color, but be wary of its cast — a desolate reflection, an indelible tint.

Everyone we encounter is a mirror of ourselves. What do you recognise in other people? Do you see truly or as you wish to be seen and see? When you understand what it is like to see your reflection, there is no room for blame, judgement, nor to feel like a victim of another’s actions or words.

There is only room for love based on understanding and gratitude.

Compromise comes easily, forgiveness and compassion makes way for inevitable growth. This truth applies to all of your relationships, your partner, family, friends and colleagues, and even to those you deem your ‘enemy’,

Love is a powerful force that inevitably brings to the surface the parts of ourselves that we desperately try to keep hidden. Being in a close and loving in a relationship provides powerful light and mirror that reflects back our greatest and darkest aspects, like any strong light it casts a large shadow. When you stand in the light of a close relationship, you will encounter the shadow. ‘The psychological rule says that when an inner situation is not made conscious, it happens outside as fate. That is to say, when the individual remains undivided and does not become conscious of his inner opposite, the world must perforce act out the conflict and be torn into opposing halves’ (Jung)

Aisha will be running a workshop

Embracing the shadow in relationships and unleashing your creative light; which will explore the concept of mirroring light and dark in relationships in depth on  23rd – 24th November in North London NW5.

Opportunities for happiness present themselves to us all the time. Whether or not you are open to them is another matter.

Choosing happiness requires a conscious shift in your thoughts, behaviour and emotions. They are all linked.

Daily Practice: Combat negative thoughts. Focus on changing your thoughts. Replace negative thoughts with positive thoughts. If you find yourself in the throes of negative mind chatter, replace them with mental images of what you desire in that situation.

Happiness comes from not depending on others to make you happy.

‘If you want joy, reduce your desires. If you want peace, reduce your ego. If you want security, keep the instincts of sex and palate under control. If you hope for the best, be prepared for the worst. Face the fact that there is no life without suffering. Face the problems by overcoming them. Face the challenges of life by falling back on the changeless. Face death by knowing the deathless in yourself; face the uncertainties of life by making them a part of your life. Face the past by acting on the living present. Face the nightmares by waking up. Face the sufferings by developing immunity against them.”

 A friend commented last night ‘if you want to make God laugh tell him your plans.’ Surrender and embrace obstacles that prevent you from loving they will turn into assets and strengths. When you get stuck in believing there is only one way of doing things you will not be open to the joys of experiencing life and the lessons life offers. Keep your eyes open to the path that will  open to you. Contemplations Think about what you are resisting in your life; consider the possibility of surrendering.

 Move your body

Dopamine is a chemical in the brain called a neurotransmitter that’s necessary for feelings of pleasure and happiness. Aerobic exercise is probably one of the best ways to release dopamine.