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An adventurous spirit can lead you on some wild and wonderful journeys that open your mind and heart to new ways of thinking, feeling and being. The only real requirement is consciously choosing to dance on the edge of discomfort. Not in the absence

I don’t think it’s a mere coincidence that Being magazine was birthed into the world at a time when it’s been imperative to draw on mindfulness as a tool to cultivate balance, ease and calm among chaos near and far. We’re being pushed and pulled into

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Every adventure you embark on can elicit some kind of inner awakening that connects you more intimately with the things you’ve disconnected from, both in your internal world — your home within — and your external world. And perhaps in order to reconn

Have you ever had a “spark” of genius — that great idea for a book, podcast, painting, business or community project, but then found yourself getting in your own way? Has self-doubt made it hard for you to start or finish projects that matter to you?

Thanks to online dating, it has never been easier to find your perfect match. But with this increased opportunity for connection, and so many “options” at your fingertips, you may also experience a paradox where you are left feeling confused, disconn

If you feel lonely, ironically you’re not alone. When it comes to loneliness, it seems people in their twenties and thirties feel it the most, with a 2019 YouGov report finding that three in 10 millennials always or often feel lonely. The millennial

The events of 2020 have drastically affected all of us. From one disaster to the next, never before has the fast-paced modern world been so dramatically stopped in its tracks and forced to modify how it operates. Perhaps it has caused you to pause an

It feels like we are in a period of existence where mindfulness couldn’t be more needed. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many of us to slow down, reflect and go inward. Restaurants and cafes have had to adjust how they operate, which has offered us

In order to cultivate acceptance, two precursory things need to occur. Firstly, there must be awareness of what is arising or occurring, which is mindfulness in practice. Secondly, there needs to be a willingness to acknowledge what is there with hon

Consider, for a moment, the thought of sitting in silence — perhaps in a mountain cave or in an empty house. Unless you’re one of the relatively few people in the Western world whose days aren’t punctuated by sounds of traffic, sirens, radios, TVs an

What does “balance” mean to you? Have you ever achieved it and, if you have, have you managed to sustain it? I liken the notion of balance to perfectionism in the sense that it’s just another form of control; holding a state of balance is impossible

Australians have long embraced the health foods of immigrants from all over the world as well as international imports like chia seeds, goji berries and matcha. But when it comes to native foods, we have often neglected the abundance of superfoods in

The proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child” is a widespread sentiment throughout African cultures. Though there are many variations of the phrase, they all point to one philosophy: having an abundance of parental figures and influences is esse

It’s early November and, although many Australians are making a beeline for the beach, I’m layering up from head to toe as the snow has arrived early in Norway’s capital, Oslo. Despite the limited hours of daylight in Scandinavia right now, Norway is

The southern coast of Australia is a remarkable region lined with an endless coastline of beautiful beaches. It’s also the place we are blessed to call home. Each day, its cold and crisp Tasman Sea beckons us. The roar of the waves, the touch of the

Compassion can take shape and form in both softness (yin) and strength (yang). Perhaps practising compassion means taking yourself on a run each morning, as you know the fresh air clears your head and the yang-like movement reawakens your body. Maybe

Have you ever found respite from an overloaded mind simply by using your hands? Perhaps you chose to bake or paint, to pick up a musical instrument or dig in the soil. By using our hands creatively, not only are we providing a distraction from our th

Perhaps you instinctively know that what you eat affects how you feel — for instance, that when you eat plenty of vegies and are well hydrated, so too are you energised and balanced. Alternatively, when you go a little crazy on the sugar, you might s

Women’s circles, if you’ve never been to one, can seem a bit out there. What actually happens? Are there crystals? Do I have to talk? The answer is pretty simple: we gather as women to rest, restore and connect. Perhaps there’s meditation, often ther

When you’re feeling grounded, there’s a sense of stability in your way of being. And when you ebb and flow with the inevitable transience of life, you’re able to do so with a gentle flexibility and balance that allows you to remain at ease, calm and

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average American spends 93 per cent of their life indoors (6 per cent of that is spent in automobiles, which doesn’t really count as being “outdoors”). That’s a whopping 7 per cent of time s

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Q: What makes you feel a sense of just “being”? A: [Larrissa] At the moment, I love non-linear movement — moving my body to find pockets of stagnation or emotion that I can then let my body move through and release. It’s crazy to discover all the stu

Created at a time when healing through food, environmental awareness, sustainable living and holistic medicine were fringe concepts, WellBeing celebrates and encourages personal and planetary health. Within every issue you’ll discover well-researched

Tibetan Buddhist Pema Chödrön once said, “You are the sky. Everything else — it’s just the weather.” The sky, just like your presence, is always there, but that doesn’t mean it’s always clear; storms can strike at any point. Your internal storms can

The Age of Warring States had a significant impact. The constant state of warfare for nearly 150 years left an indelible mark on the Japanese psyche, which manifested itself in a cultural and philosophical metamorphosis. To grasp the topsy-turvy natu

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“Books are a uniquely portable magic.” Stephen King Simply Living Well: A Guide to Creating a Natural, Low-Waste Home by Julia Watkins Hardie Grant We all know we should be reducing waste, yet it can feel overwhelming to even get started. You don’t h

This inspiring deck of cards invites you to return to the present moment by cultivating mindful and meaningful moments in your day through simple phrases and easy-to-implement practices. The cards are divided into four colour-coded categories: Rest a

It’s a Saturday afternoon on Victoria’s Surf Coast and sunlight is streaming across the rolling hills of Bellbrae. People are rocking up to a rural property donning beanies and blankets to set up camp in front of the van that Australian singer-songwr