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EMPTY REFLECTION We look but we don't see, or we see, but fail to act. The mirror can reflect inconvenient and sometimes painful truths about ourselves. It's taking the time to acknowledge these reflections, then more time to invest conscious efforts in addressing what we see, take action and then learn from our experiences. The greatest tools for reflection are also the simplest to practice. We merely need silence. Allowing only  15-20 minutes for quiet meditation  in the morning and again in the evening, will help us to cut through the chatter of the mind in order to set up and re-evaluate our day. Our minds, much like computers perform, are constantly running 'programmes' which have imprinted information for running the hardware which we identify with as being 'me'. However, contrary to what we believe is our true selves, it turns out not to be the case at all. We have a program running which is like the 'front-end' interface of an app or desktop comp...

  EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE WORM As the title suggests, the best time to activate energy systems, focus the mind and strengthen the body for whatever the day may bring, is a period shortly after waking, early in the morning. Robin Sharma's  5am Club  was first introduced to me back in 2014. It was discovered at a pivotal moment in time, when the effects of burning a candle at both ends were becoming increasingly apparent, with diminished energy levels, failing health and reduced mental acuity. Up until that moment, the relied upon adage 'work hard - play hard' system, had been the favoured mantra repeated throughout 20's and 30's. Evidently, moving past 40, the 'bounce back' wasn't proving to be quite as effective any more, so it was definitely the right time for lifestyle and mindset changes. This step, propelled me onwards, to a  a year of dedicated mindfulness , is the seat of my newfound knowledge and reason both my partner and I are developing along an...

  FACING OURSELVES We project an identity of self which our peers, family and friends come to know as our true selves. This same persona – our avatar for the world – is how we are perceived by others, but it's often a perception far from reality.  We never get to know this character, as a lot of this projection is generated to mask our true identity, much of what we put out there, is false and because we rarely take the time for self-reflection, we leave ourselves open for identity crises. Self Denial Our defence mechanisms are so powerful, that left unchecked, we could find ourselves living out an existence which is contrary to our truest desires. Relationships, careers and life paths can all be heading us in the wrong direction as the defence programs kick in to steer us away from fear, risk and any perceived harm. Fear of doing the 'wrong thing' or of being an outcast from the group, because our views are contrary to those around us, or fear of failure through taking per...

  GOAL VISUALISATION Our perception is our reality, with consciousness our own unique perspective of this truth, all presented to us through the senses. Confirmation of the facts we choose to believe are in the bedrock from which we project our existence. Therefore, what we  choose  to believe about ourselves, is what we become. Goals are the culmination of a significant number of factors, which we need to focus on if we want to achieve good results. Desire, determination and dedicated hard work, all come together to form a synergetic union. However, without strong self-belief in our abilities, to achieve great things, our goals will never be attained. We not only have to desire the goal – we first need to know what the goal actually is, looks like and in order to bring about its existence, must believe a foregone conclusion that the goal has already been reached. This manifestation technique for attaining goals, is something we can realise through visualisation. Confiden...

  THE GATEWAY TO UNIVERSAL CONSCIOUSNESS Where do the best ideas come from? Some have claimed the inspiration for their masterpieces has come from a higher place – a gift from 'God'. Others, who recognise the power of 'God' lies within all of us, have sought ways to access this inner intelligence. Radical thinkers, painters, musicians and scholars over the years, have been known to use various techniques for accessing inspiration mind-states. Many have tapped into this creative flow state through use of alcohol and drugs, whereas others would use extended periods of either sleep deprivation or disruptive sleep patterns to bypass the restrictive barrier of conscious thought, to delve into this illusive realm or 'dream state'. Obtaining a window into the subconscious mind to alter one's perception via ingestion of mind-altering substances, has arguably helped influence the  surrealist art movement , are well publicised through the lyrics of our  Rock & Rol...