The supreme good is like water, which nourishes all things without trying to. It is content with the low places that people disdain. Thus it is like the Tao. In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don’t try to control. In…
Today I find myself in a house in Bempton (East Yorkshire coast) with my wonderful MAHQ colleagues. We have all taken our lateral flow tests and are together in person for the first time since February last year. It is strange, but amazing to see everyone manifest in 3D rather than on a screen in…
“Let me, O let me bathe my soul in colours; let me swallow the sunset and drink the rainbow.” ― Khalil Gibran There was the most beautiful sunset at the weekend. I became aware that it had triggered something deep inside. Sometimes I am curious as to where my mindful practice takes me. And here I…
Insightful Qi Gong & Tai Chi 5 Weekly Evening Sessions 7pm – 9pm starting Thursday 13th November- Tuesday 11th December 2025 With Jacky Seery This 5 week course – Mindful Qigong with Insight continues our movement journey into deeper QiGong practices. We will explore being present in the body as we introduce Insight practices into…
“A man’s Self is the sum total of all that he can call his, not only his body and his psychic powers, but his clothes and his house.” William James During one of the daily sits recently, I invited participants to bring to mind something that makes them smile. As I was guiding I…
It only takes a reminder to breathe, a moment to be still, and just like that, something in me settles, softens, makes space for imperfection. The harsh voice of judgment drops to a whisper and I remember again that life isn’t a relay race; that we will all cross the finish line; that waking up…
“Our bodies communicate to us clearly and specifically, if we are willing to listen to them” – Shakti Gawain In our mindfulness courses we have two practices which focus on sensation in the body. One of these is the infamous body scan and the other, mindful movement. As we progress through to the compassion training,…
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“While we waste our time hesitating and postponing, life is slipping away.” Seneca (Roman Philosopher) This is one of those occasions when I spend a few hours thinking about what to write in my blog. In fact, I have been procrastinating. Every time I have sat down in front of my computer, I think of…