We breathe to live. Everyone knows it, even those who never take a single conscience breath, those who simply allow the automatic system of the body to deal with this vital action. But what happens when we build a relationship with breath? What happens if we use breathing as a bridge to conscious and mindful living, a means of slowing and relaxing? What happens when we stop rushing, when we take one good, deep breath and in that moment we remember how good it feels to be alive? I learned … [Read more...]

It is often said that one of the biggest blocks to achieving success is the fear of failure. Traditionally, failure is generally seen as something to be avoided at any cost, but failure is a part of life and can't be avoided. In fact, most of us are so focused on not failing that we don't even try to be successful. We subconsciously spend more time avoiding failure rather than seeking success. Just the threat of not succeeding can stop us taking risks and aiming high in life. But allowing … [Read more...]