Simple Pleasures, Everyday Joie de Vivre.

Photo credit: Alexandr Podvalny on unsplash.  Disclaimer This article is not prescribing medical advice. Please consult your doctor before use. This article does not presume to cure anything, it is for general guidance only.  Is this article controversial. Okay, say it is. What can I say? That we are in control of own health. That we can take responsibility  for eating properly, getting fresh air and sunshine and doing regular exercise. I mean there is no argument that we need vitamins and minerals to survive. If you want to argue, in my opinion, go and argue with your doctor or pharmacist, they are probably giving you snake oil already. As much as we respect doctors, the will to power lies within. And the best medicines might not even work in every single case. Or you get spoilt by rich food and it all backfires one day. It is time to question all those procucts on the shelves, time to change for the sake of wisdom and our earth mother goddess. ...

     Try to spend the day outdoors at least once a week. Sunlight provides essential vitamin D for the body. Sunlight is generally uplifting and can improve mental health. The warm sunlight is also relaxing to the muscles. Fresh air raises your oxygen levels. Moderate to hard outdoor activities are good for your brain and body. Nature should be your point of call for nearly all ailments. Getting back to nature is good for your mind, body and spirit. Some things you can do to get back to nature include, swimming, say in a water hole or river, also hiking, climbing, boating, surfing, or maybe even hangliding. Plus there are many more. When you go outdoors to exercise your range and physical responses are greater than just going to the gym, although that is good too. I spent my Saturday at the Three Sisters in the Blue Mountains. It was a two hour trip and thank goodness I had my headphones. But it was worth it, just to sit calmly at a lookout in the lovel...

    This weekend I went to NAIDOC in the city, where Hyde Park North was turned into a lively gathering, with cultural events, markets, food and music. First I watched a beautiful sing and dance along for kids. Then I watched Chris Tamoy play guitar. I had my free lunch that was on offer, chicken, beef, roast potato and pineapple. I bought a souvenir which was some traditional coloured beads with silver shells.    Do you want to know more? NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. Originally a civil rights gathering, it now includes a celebration of Indigenous culture. The theme this year is Voice, Treaty and Truth. With this year also being the United Nations International Year of Indigenous Languages. The voice, treaty and truth theme is part of the 2017 Uluru Statement of the Heart, which is a formal statement of reforms that represent our first nation people.  So let's explore this a little furth...

                                                               Photo courtesy of  Jennifer Regnier on unplash.                                     An artists date is a date with yourself to gain some inspiration for your creativity. It is  outlined by Julia Cameron in The Artists Way. As Edison said, Success is 99% Perspiration and 1% inspiration, only don't forget the drop of inspiration. Thus you create a work life balance meaning, more productivity and greater relaxation. Bastille day festival and market in Willoughby. The perfect time for some genuine Joie de Vivre. It took a bit to get to, after getting lost at least once and what a pleasant surprise, look at this it's just gorgeous. Gazebos, breton s...