What does it take to get you out of bed in the morning? Your job, getting the kids off to school, an early morning run, a project you want to undertake, or something you’re looking forward to doing that day? Any of the above, including being just plain useful to others, can be considered Continue Reading
Archives of featured spiritual, healthy living, posts
There are over 100 posts with spiritual ideas and practical tips featured here to help you live a happy, healthy useful life. Enjoy!
Can talking about sickness be bad for your health?
Can talking about sickness be bad for your health? A busy Mum of four I know, believes the answer is yes. She says that she used to spend a lot of time thinking and discussing the latest disease, the current “bug” going around, or which family member was suffering with what. She found that talking Continue Reading
Is too much Christmas shopping spoiling your health?
The Christmas countdown is under way. Manufacturers of toys, electronic games, and gifts are hoping that you and I will buy their latest items for our nearest-and-dearest. Retailers are hoping we’ll help them set new record sales figures for Christmas spending. Banking institutions are hoping we’ll Continue Reading
Is worrying about worrying, good for your health?
© Glow Images. Models used for illustrative purposes. It’s one thing to worry. It’s another thing to worry about worrying. At least that’s what a friend of mine says. Believing herself to be a chronic worrier, she’s now concerned that it might be genetic. Her father was a BIG worrier – the Continue Reading
Keeping fit and injury free
Aussies enjoy sport. We love to spectate and participate. From youngsters to seniors, from school up to international level, you’ll find many of us enjoying all kinds of sporting and leisure activities. That’s why our home-grown community clubs are such popular places. They offer local residents Continue Reading
Getting a good night’s sleep?
Oh, to curl up and sleep like a baby with not a care in the world! Do you remember what that was like? You didn’t have to yearn for a restful night. You’d simply snuggle down, get comfortable, and fall off to sleep. It was so, so easy. Well apparently for some people, it’s not that simple Continue Reading
What to eat – or what not to eat?
What to eat – or what not to eat? It’s a hot topic. All kinds of TV programs are discussing it. There are your celebrity chefs such as Nigella and Jamie Oliver, plus travel, fishing, home and garden shows. Each one has a take on what we should cook, eat or grow. From the number of foodie segments Continue Reading
Who will take care of me in old age?
Who Will Take Care Of Me In Old Age? Australia’s population is getting older, according to the Australian Government’s report on Aging and Aged care in Australia. In 2051 it’s expected that 5.7 million people will be aged 70 years or older. This week, Carers Australia, is raising awareness of Continue Reading
Keeping afloat when things get your down
It was a summer’s day. The sand was warm between my toes. Out in the bay a lone yellow buoy floated resolutely on the surface. I watched as the turbulent incoming surf washed over the top of it. Momentarily the marker buoy disappeared beneath the force of the incoming wave. As the breaker swept by Continue Reading
Exam time and mental health
This week’s ‘bright light’ blog, is written by David Goldsmith, a graduate student of the University of Adelaide who received an Honours Degree of Bachelor of Arts. He now lives in Melbourne, Victoria. I have been thinking about Mental Health Week and how high school students are under a lot Continue Reading