My delicious discovery this week is this this Coconut Red Lentil Soup. 
Such a perfect Winter warmer and full of good things. I love the chilli in it which is great for kicking your metabolism into touch.

This beautiful photo taken by @elialocardi is Bhutan. Nestled deep in the Himalayas, it is the only Kingdom in the World that has a Ministry of Happiness. Since 2016, it has been ranked the most peaceful, least corrupt, and first in economic freedom and ease in doing business in South Asia. 

You are not a drop on the ocean, you are the entire ocean in a drop -Rumi
When we practice meditation, we are cleansing our minds and it is a time for self reflection. Who am I? A question some of us have asked more than any other. 

My heart and love goes out to everyone, especially those who are alone. I am always saddened to read posts by those who don’t have a partner on Valentine’s Day. 
But love comes in many forms, if you look around you there is love. The smile of a stranger, the dedication of a teacher, the faithfulness of a pet and so on. 

Last week, I was met with incredible rage from a stranger, which left me quite shaken. After I had calmed myself down, I found myself thinking more about how this human being had reached such a level of anger. What was going on their life, to lose control like that? 

Artist and photographer Denis Smith has created the most beautiful light photographs. 
Denis has used his incredible talent to overcome alcohol abuse and depression. The collection took 7 years to make and they are truly stunning. 

Have you stuck to your New Year’s resolutions, did you complete dry January or Veganuary? 
Whether it’s something you want to give up such as smoking, drinking or sugar. Or you are looking for motivation to study, exercise or move on to a happy place in your life, it always starts with a thought. 

I recently had a delicious Chinese meal in Soho in London. Being vegan and a bit of a health nut, there was plenty to choose from. 
I love the Chinese culture, and particularly its approach to healing through foods. 
Rather like Ayurvedic medicine, the Chinese approach is all about energy and elements in food and herbs. 

What makes you happy? Being embraced by someone you love or time with your friends? A holiday, an adventure perhaps? Or maybe that beautiful pair of shoes you just bought? The things is, that these are moments, and they will all change with time. The holiday will end, the shoes will become worn and our loved ones have lives to get on with too. 

I have just come back from the most perfect yoga class. One of these days, I will be able to fold like an envelope, or twist without hurting.....but it was still just perfect.

Imagine for a moment how this planet and the Universe came to exist. Just take some time to recognise how a beautiful event created this state of being. Once upon a time, everything was one solid, one large mass, then it fractured into tiny particles. The Universe was born, and you were part of that process and everything you see around you.