Tuesday Inspiration

When it comes to being happy, simplicity is the key.

Wishing you a simply inspirational Tuesday,

*Little Lotus*

Tuesday Inspiration

Ah the little things in life... a good book, a glass of wine, an extra hour's sleep. How often do we really stop to appreciate life's little pleasures? 


When we overload our lives with frenetic activity, we make it very difficult to enjoy the everyday moments that should be making us happy - we choose the TV over the book, we choose a bottle of wine over a glass and we wring every last minute out of our day, often at the expense of a good night's sleep.


It may not seem important at the time, but a good life is made up of small, precious moments - so today, why not spend an hour with a friend catching up, or browsing through your favourite bookstore. Maybe you've been meaning to catch that one film for ages, or maybe you haven't told your partner how much you love them lately. Whatever those small things are, make time for them today, tomorrow and every day after that and then maybe one day you'll look back and realise that you took care of the big things, even if they seemed like they were only little at the time!


Wishing you an inspirational Tuesday,


*Little Lotus*

Pinterest-ing Idea

Did you know that you can now follow me on Pinterest? Just click on the bright red button at the right hand side of my page. Check out my Yoga Inspiration board for some beautiful pictures, guaranteed to get you in the mood for your next yoga session!


Lots of moody mood-board love,


*Little Lotus*

Tuesday Inspiration

Why Tuesday? The way I figure it, Tuesday is the day when we’re no longer bathing in the afterglow of last weekend but next weekend still feels too far away! “Tuesday Inspiration” is anything that helps to chase away the midweek blues... 

If you haven't already guessed, I'm a big fan of literary and philosophical quotes! This quote actually reminds me a lot of something my Mum always says (they always say the best things, don't they?). According to her, it's not what happens to you in life that matters, but how you choose to deal with what happens to you.

Sometimes in my classes, I ask my students to concentrate not on finding happiness, love or strength externally, but to go deep within themselves to find it. In doing this, it is possible to understand that everything we need to achieve our full potential is already inside us and that the real challenge lies in overcoming the barriers of fear and attachment that hold us back.

Wishing you an inspirational Tuesday,

*Little Lotus*  

Tuesday Inspiration

Why Tuesday? The way I figure it, Tuesday is the day when we’re no longer bathing in the afterglow of last weekend but next weekend still feels too far away! “Tuesday Inspiration” is anything that helps to chase away the midweek blues... 

There really isn't much else to say about this quote, except that you should read it carefully. Reflect honestly on whether or not you live your life this way and if not... well it says it right there - quit your job, open your heart, share your passions, lose yourself, stop looking and start living in the moment - when you relax and go with the flow, life's infinite possibilities open up before you, so what are you waiting for? It's your life!


Wishing you an extra-inspirational Tuesday,


*Little Lotus* 

(Delayed) Tuesday Inspiration

Dear readers, sorry for the delay in my "Tuesday Inspiration" post, but I'm operating on the proviso that it's better late than never this week!

This week's quote comes from the great peace-maker, Mohandas Gandhi.

Tuesday Inspiration

Why Tuesday? The way I figure it, Tuesday is the day when we’re no longer bathing in the afterglow of last weekend but next weekend still feels too far away! “Tuesday Inspiration” is anything that helps to chase away the midweek blues...  

Today's Tuesday Inspiration comes from the mystical Sufi poet, Rumi.

Sexy storm in a teacup!

A few weeks ago, a friend sent me a video of Los Angeles yoga teacher Briohny Smyth demonstrating a powerful, composed sequence that included some incredible arm balances. I marvelled not only at Briohny's strong and healthy body but also at her lovely sense of serenity and quiet confidence. To my surprise, I discovered that the video had created quite a bit of controversy in the yoga community with accusations that the video "sexualises" yoga all over chat rooms and on blogs on the net.

Tuesday Inspiration

Why Tuesday? The way I figure it, Tuesday is the day when we’re no longer bathing in the afterglow of last weekend but next weekend still feels too far away! “Tuesday Inspiration” is anything that helps to chase away the midweek blues...   

When I left for my long-awaited gap year in France at the tender age of 20, one of my very best and most precious friends gave me a card with this quote written on the front. I memorised this quote and have carried it with me ever since. Whenever I feel lost or uncertain it is this simple little semtiment that inspires me to carry on!

*Little Lotus*

No Man's Woman

Good morning! If I'm ever feeling a little flat (especially on a Monday morning) I just pop my headphones in and drift away to another place - preferably somewhere warm and exotic! This mornings soundtrack included Dan Kelly's cover of "Nothing Compares 2 U" from the compilation album No Man's Woman. I love the name of the album, it reminds me of meeee!(I've been called a committment-phobe more than once).

See below for a sample of Mr Kelly's sweet, heartbreaking, Hawaiian magic:

Have a happy Monday,

*Little Lotus*