Different species of animal see in very different ways. As a general rule animals that hunt have eyes that face forward and animals that are prey have their eyes to the side to enable better peripheral view. Cows have almost total 360 degree panoramic vision. They are also able to see colours except red. The [...]
One day I flicked the TV on and the channel happened to be showing a programme on Thai cuisine. The two presenters were helping a family of rice farmers work the rice paddy in the morning and then cook lunch. When lunch time came, everyone stopped work and helped to prepare a delicious and healthy [...]
In vampire folklore, vampires cannot enter your house unless invited in or permission is given. Once in, they would suck the victim’s blood, draining them of their life force and energy. This is true with so many other aspects of negativity. Why I write about this is so that we become aware of the negativity [...]
What is a free- spirited person? A quick google search comes up with: Independent and not constrained by convention. Because someone is independent and not constrained by convention are they truly free-spirited? Does this mean that their spirit is free? Is their spirit restricted by their ego? Are they living from the heart? As people [...]
On the coastline of New Zealand grows the pohutukawa tree. The pohutakawa tree is often referred to as the New Zealand Christmas Tree because in early summer (Christmas Time in the Southern Hemisphere) it is covered with a spectacular display of crimson red flowers. One day I was at the beach sitting under a large [...]
The Alchemist's Journey 