The Simple Life: Easier Than You Think

“I’ll be happy when I get to go overseas again”, or “I’ll be happier when I can buy a bigger home with a nice backyard,” or even “I’ll be happy when I can retire.” 

It is so easy to get swept up in the things we perceive will make us happy, and miss the fact that we actually need very little to enjoy life.

We often over-complicate life, trying to jam pack too much in, confusing 'wants' with 'needs.'

My beautiful 93 year old nan, who passed away last year, taught me that a simple life is a happy life. We only need the basics to feel content, happy and loved.

Click here to read my article at Make the World Move, on why we should listen up to those who have gone before us.

 

Remembering Loved Ones

This time last week my family said goodbye to a wonderful woman. My Nan passed away on the 4/11/13 at the age of 93. I have been thinking a lot about the sadness and grief we experience when we lose a loved one. It is a difficult process, often a strange mix of sadness that they are gone, yet relief that they are no longer suffering. 

I was saddened today when I visited a blog by Jessica Ainscough, a fellow writer for Make The World Move, and read that she lost her Mum to breast cancer last month. She wrote a lovely post about it, Saying Goodbye to Mum, and I wanted to share it today in honour of all those who have lost loved ones.

Thinking of you Jessica and everyone today who are missing loved ones.

Note: Picture sourced from Jessica Ainscough’s blog.

Coffee anyone…?

Do you love coffee as much as I do? You might be surprised to learn that coffee can actually be good for you. Read why in my latest article "More Than Just Your Daily Caffeine Hit...? Discover the Hidden Health Benefits of Coffee."

Jessica Stead xxx

Feel Like The Only One Struggling?

We don't always know what is going on for other people, but behind everyone is a story. At some time or another everyone faces difficult times. Read more in my latest article "Behind Everyone Is A Story"

Is Laughter Truly the Best Medicine?

Need some cheering up? Maybe it's time for a good belly laugh. You might be surprised to know there are many health benefits to having a giggle. Read more in my latest article, "Is Laughter Truly the Best Medicine?" at http://www.maketheworldmove.com/is-laughter-truly-the-best-medicine-by-jessica-stead-make-the-world-move/

Could Failure Be A Good Thing?

Can you give yourself permission to fail in order to succeed? Too often we live conservative lives for fear that we might 'fail.' In the process, however, we miss out on some of life's most amazing opportunities and lessons. Read more in my latest article 'Failing in Order to Succeed.'  http://www.maketheworldmove.com/failing-in-order-to-succeed-by-jessica-stead-make-the-world-move/

Meditating To Get More Out Of Life

Would you like to improve your life in only 15 minutes every day? Read my latest article called Meditating To Get More Out Of Life, at Make the World Move.

In line with this article I have decided to set myself a 30 day challenge. As you will read, I have started and stopped a regular meditation practice over the years. As of today, I will set myself a goal to practice each day for 30 days. I am interested to see how I feel at the end of the month, and how my life and decision making processes may have changed.

Anyone want to join me?

Jess xx