by Vishvapani | Nov 28, 2014 | Featured, Thought for the Day
The UK faces an obesity crisis. But what are the underlying causes of poor health and what conduces to flourishing? Weekend Word, BBC Radio Wales, 28/11/2014 Yesterday we heard that Wales’ has the biggest childhood obesity problem in the UK and one...
by Vishvapani | Aug 21, 2014 | Featured, Thought for the Day
Following the execution of journalist James Foley by ISIS the video was posted online. Foley is the victim, but not the target. We are. The horror and revulsion most of us naturally feel at these images has been calculated and prompted. How can we engage responsibly...
by Vishvapani | Aug 14, 2014 | Buddhism, Featured, Mindfulness, Thought for the Day
In the wake of Robin Williams’ suicide, we’re talking more about mental illness and distress. Here’s how mindfulness can help in working with difficult mental states Hearing the reflections around Robin Williams’ death, I wonder if we’re finally...
by Vishvapani | Aug 7, 2014 | Thought for the Day
Play is important for children and adults too. What would it be like if everything you did felt like play? Thought for the Day 7/8/2014 Summer holidays are a challenge. My five year-old son can run all day if he’s with other children. If he isn’t, he drags me behind...
by Vishvapani | Jul 11, 2014 | Comment, Thought for the Day
Stories of sexual abuse are everywhere in British life. We need to do more than condemn this behaviour. We must acknowledge it as the shadow side our society Weekend Word 11/07/2014 It’s almost thirty years since Esther Ranzen established Childline, and...
