Have you ever thought that birds can teach us something about maintaining good health? While TV commercials busily promote the latest medicines for coughs and colds in wintery Melbourne, I’ve watched backyard birds joyously zip and zoom around my garden, and seabirds soaring undeterred by gale 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
The big question: what is man?
I was on a visit to the Adelaide University library in South Australia. As I walked into the foyer, I noticed a display table. In the middle of it, sat a large sign with this thought-provoking question written on it: What is man? The question certainly captured my attention. Curious to find out Continue Reading
Soaring to new heights
I was attending the 18th International Integrative Medicine Conference in Melbourne titled Bridging the Gap, August 31st – September 2nd. On the Saturday morning, I opened the curtains in my hotel room on the 20th floor. To my delight four large, colourful hot air balloons were hovering in the 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
Spring and allergies do they have to go together?
Spring! It’s a great time of year. Traditionally it’s the season for a good clean up in the house –washing windows, sorting cupboards. For some people though, the flowering blossoms of springtime bring discomfort. According to the World Allergy Organization approximately 30 to 40 percent of Continue Reading
A rainbow’s inspiration
A rainbow is certainly beautiful. Every time I see one I’m enchanted, excited, captivated. Apart from the fact that it’s wonderfully unique in the sky, it’s rich with dazzling superb colours and has charming stories attached to it. That’s why as a child I always wanted to find the end of a rainbow. Continue Reading
What’s the best way to start the day?
There’s lots of ideas out there about what’s the best way to start the day. In fact if you ask Google that question you’ll get about 2 million answers. The suggestions range from eating a healthy breakfast , to undertaking regular morning exercise, or playing a Chinese gong in a park. The interest Continue Reading
Spirit of Health
Prior to my leaving Brisbane to take up the work of Committee on Publication for Southern-Western Australia, I recorded an interview for ABC Radio National’s ‘Encounter’ program titled “Spirit of Health. It aired on July 21st . “What is the relationship between religious belief and bodily health? Continue Reading