Harmonious Living is an online portal for conscious and conscientious living. At a time when the way we live is so out of synch with the health of our bodies and our planet, Harmonious Living provides a wealth of resources to bring balance back into our lives http://www.harmoniousliving.co.za Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:55:37 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.harmoniousliving.co.za/Wellbeing/Mental-Wellbeing/Writing-as-a-Healing-Tool-in-the-Grieving-Process/ After my mother died in the summer of 2004, I felt pain and grief like I had never known before. I then remembered something that my mother had told me when I had to write a paper in high school. She told me to write about what I knew. I realised that I could write and write thoughtfully about my mother. Perhaps this would help. Wellbeing - Mental Wellbeing Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:39:36 +0100 http://www.harmoniousliving.co.za/Spirituality/Mind-Meditation/The-Essence-of-Meditation-Revealed/ No matter which spiritual techniques you practice, it all really comes down to attention. And it is through the practice of attention that you grow in awareness. Through practice you experience what the words point to. And through experience, that which you are seeking becomes your reality. Spirituality - Mind & Meditation Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:26:49 +0100 http://www.harmoniousliving.co.za/Wellbeing/Life-Coaching/Delight-at-the-End-of-the-Tunnel/ Whatever it is you want in life, you can have it, as long as you are willing to go the extra mile. Let this story of two fishermen inspire you to keep going for what you want, no matter what... Wellbeing - Life Coaching Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:14:36 +0100 http://www.harmoniousliving.co.za/Environment/Eco-Friendly/Living-Green-And-Lean/ Google minimalistic lifestyle and every one but one of the first 100 websites focuses on getting rid of stuff you own and discarding ownership. But to be minimalistic, one must also appreciate living, and learn to appreciate beauty wherever it exists. Environment - Eco-Friendly Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:05:26 +0100 http://www.harmoniousliving.co.za/Community/Your-Soapbox/Following-the-Signs/ I'm a big believer in the mysterious language of signs but all too often I forget to look out for them and it seems that, no matter how hard they try, they simply pass by my attention. I was given a sharp reminder of their power recently when I had an incredible run of bad luck with my computer (and backup computer), let me explain... Community - Your Soapbox Wed, 22 Feb 2006 09:30:00 +0100 http://www.harmoniousliving.co.za/Wellbeing/Food-Drink/Herbal-Teas-A-Quick-Guide/ Herbal teas are dominating more and more space on supermarket shelves; this is obviously a fast growing trend. But why should we put away our bags of Fives Roses, our Darjeeling and our Earl Grey in favour of something that just looks like a pile of leaves in a pretty pack? Wellbeing - Food & Drink Sat, 13 Aug 2005 09:30:00 +0100