Can We Break Free Of The Fear Of Missing Out?

‘For everything you have missed, you have gained something else, and for everything you gain, you lose something else.’

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Are we so hooked on social media that all we’re really in it for is to ensure we’re not missing out on something? Do you feel your body urging you to ‘pull away’ and ‘break free’ from the superficial connectivity and frantic never ending site hopping? What are we waiting for?

Read more here.

Or if you’re feeling a little over-connected or fed up with Facebook.

Desmond Tutu: On Why We Forgive

Forgiveness is an art. It’s a hard skill to master for all of us. The following exert comes from The Book of Forgiving: The Fourfold Path for Healing Ourselves and Our World by Desmond Tutu and Mpho Tutu, and it is a beautiful, inspiring read.

Why We Forgive

 

And if you need a little help saying I’m sorry or more on forgiveness from Jack Kornfield.

 

Primal Living: The Way To Optimal Health

I’ve recently become an advocate of going back to basics, of following the rules of life that our ancestors followed. Although we may be living in quite a different world today from when we first evolved, our bodies and brains have not really changed that much. In our crazy, busy, overcomplicated world, sometimes the best way forward can be going back to the simplest things.

This article from Mark’s Daily Apple on the Primal Blueprint is well worth a read. Enjoy!

If you are looking for a life of optimal health and wellbeing don’t’ forget to check out these previous articles on the liver and sleep.

The Empathy Library: An Inspiring New Concept

Yep, the world sure is changing quickly. Sometimes it’s a little scary, and sometimes even a little confusing. But, it’s also pretty fun with so many cool new concepts being developed every day.

Check out this one – The Empathy Library.

Check out the 2nd Annual Eating Psychology Online Conference at No-Cost!

2nd Annual Online Eating Psychology Conference 
July 21 – 26, 2014.

I’m excited to share that I’m participating in the 2nd Annual Online Eating Psychology Conference . Join me, along with Marc David, Founder of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, as he interviews over 45 experts in eating psychology, embodiment, weight, health, and nutrition. Get ready to hear some great insights and information that will advance your understanding of eating psychology and personal transformation in this one-of-a-kind virtual conference!

Sign up for the 2nd Annual Online Eating Psychology Conference for FREE here: Click here

It’s time for a whole new understanding of our relationship with food. Obesity, overeating, body image concerns, emotional challenges with food, and diet-related health issues are with us more than ever. People have abundant access to nutrition facts and information, but need to search long and hard for true healing wisdom. It’s time for an approach that honors all of who we are as eaters – body, mind, heart and soul. Join us for an exciting time together as we explore leading edge thinking in the fields of eating psychology and nutrition. Get inspired by speakers from a variety of disciplines who have something unique and innovative to share.

Speakers include Dr Mark Hyman, Dr David Perlmutter, Paul Chek, Dr Hyla Cass, Amy Pershing, Dr Srini Pillay, Dr Frank Lipman, John Robbins, JJ Virgin, Tom Malterre, Dave Aprey, Dr Tom O’Bryan, Jon Gabriel, Dr Susan Albers, Sayer Ji, Donna Gates, Dr Alan Christianson, Jessica Ortner, Daniel Vitalis, Emily Rosen, Meghan Telpner, and many more!

Dates: July 21 – 26, 2014
Price: FREE
Where: Sign up online: Click here

I look forward to seeing you in the conference!

Best regards,

Sarah O’Flaherty

 

When Nothing Is Sure Everything Is Possible

We don’t have to agree with each other in order to think well together. There is no need for us to be joined at the head. We are already joined by our human hearts. –Margaret Wheatley

Uncertainty is not always a bad thing – find out more here.

Healthy Snacks For Work – Finally An Easy Option!

Have you found it difficult to find healthy snacks at work? Do you get that mid afternoon craving and head straight to the nearest convenience store and grab a can of soda and a packaged snack? Do you consume this cheap negative nutritional food and then feel rubbish?  Do you want an easy option for healthy yummy snacks while you’re at work?

I’ve found a AMAZING solution! When I was at Gwinganna last month I met the very lovely Monique Satherley – one of the creators of Snackpack – a NZ based healthy snacking company.  They are committed to providing healthy snacks that support health and wellbeing, and they deliver to your door.

TOO EASY!!!

And if you’re one of those people who thinks that healthy equals not tasty. With these products you couldn’t be more wrong.  One of their key product ranges are called AMAZEBALLS – a great name for a great product – and they are just one of the yummy options you can get from Snackpack!!

So, if you’re struggling to snack-well while at work then check out Snackpack NOW!!

Deepak Chopra: The 5-Step Path To A Life Of Love

Want to create a life of love? Check out this article.

Nourishing Peace

Being a slave to our concerns is like being in debt to them. When we’re in debt, we have no real freedom in our hearts. The more we pay off our debts, the more lighthearted we’ll feel. In the same way, if we can let go of our various worries and cares, peace will arise in our hearts. 

—Ajaan Lee, “Sowing the Seeds of Freedom”

More on why nourishing peace is important – click here.

6 Things Shy People Can Teach Us About Success

Undoubtedly you’ve had a bout of shyness at one stage of your life. Most people do, and yet why is shyness considered such a bad thing when shy people can teach us so much?

Learn the secrets of Shyness here.