Feeling down-in the-dumps is not uncommon. But when dejection strikes, it’s time to fire-up your “thought-burners”, experience that mental lift-off which allows your spirits to rise, and mentally soar above despondency. Such action is good for your health. Let your thought rise. Four colorful Continue Reading
Beat the clock. It’s good for your health.
Staying active and well at every stage of life is a goal most of us hope to attain. One way to accomplish healthy longevity, is to beat the clock and fears of an aging mind and body. It’s doable, and what’s more, it’s good for your health. Time isn’t toxic There’s no reason for our wellbeing Continue Reading
Detox your mind. It’s good for your health
Detoxing one’s body it seems, has become as popular as visiting a health spa to be massaged, mud-packed or steamed. Yet cleansing the body inside and out, is not all we can do to be healthier. It can also be beneficial to detox your mind. Such action is good for your health – both mental and Continue Reading
Hope, health, harmony. A lasting gift that’s good for your health.
The final dash to the shops is on as people look for the perfect gift to give to someone they love. As the last of the wrapping paper is used and the gifts labelled and placed under the tree, there comes an opportunity to reflect on a lasting gift that’s good for your health - hope, health, Continue Reading
Get on your bike! It’s good for your mental health.
Hands up if you ride a bike! That’s great if you do. You’re part of the ever-growing number of recreational and serious cyclists in Australia. After all, cycling in this country has been a popular tradition since the late 19th Century. Here in Melbourne, major cycling events such as Around the Bay Continue Reading
Courage is good for your mental health
Does the thought of peering down from the top of a 10 metre high diving tower at a swimming pool scare you? Would you have the courage to dive or jump from that height? It’s a question the contestants on Australia’s Celebrity Splash! – Channel 7’s latest reality series, must have asked themselves Continue Reading
Self-belief is good for your mental health
Singing to millions of TV viewers around Australia, while performing in front of a large studio audience, can be daunting. Just ask the current contestants on Channel 9‘s The Voice. According to the show’s superstar-coaches, a singer must believe that he or she can be successful, and that it’s Continue Reading
Is my age making me tired?
There's a lot of tiredness going around ...and it has nothing to do with age. “I can’t stop yawning”, said the barista at my local coffee shop, “I seem to be tired just doing nothing.” Later, the supermarket check-out girl echoed his comment. Then a friend remarked that she too had the Continue Reading
How to achieve peace of mind
I was looking for a greeting card. Browsing the display stand I picked up an attractive handmade one. On the front was a photograph of what appeared to be two beautiful water lillies. One flower sat upright, the other was face down. “Hmm… strange”, I thought. “I don’t get it!” Then it dawned on Continue Reading
Living as free as a bird
This week’s bright light blog, is written by David Goldsmith, a retired high school senior master, and my supportive husband. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to fly freely in the sky, just like birds do? At one time a little bird, that I called Fred, helped me learn Continue Reading