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Sep3

Attachments To A Story

Posted by Kevin Wild

Attachments come to most people as attachments to other people or objects. However, the most sinister, and often overlooked attachments are those attachments to a story created about the person or object. Read More ..

Sep2

Compassionate Honesty In Relationships

Posted by Kevin Wild

There are two types of truth. That which is shared compassionately, and that which is used as a club to beat somebody with. By the use of Compassionate Honesty, relationships can grow even stronger. Read More ..

Sep2

Leaving A Backdoor Open In Relationships

Posted by Kevin Wild

All relationships have issues and problems. How we resolve them determines the strength and commitment to the relationship. Some people however, choose to leave a back door open, just in case things are not so smooth. Read More ..

Aug26

Chivalry As A Basis Of Moral Standards For Men

Posted by Kevin Wild

In a society that has lost the concept of morals, standards and ethics. Men are seeking a new basis for their morality. Perhaps the answer lays in an almost forgotten system of values. Read More ..

Aug20

Beginning A Dialog With Negative Thoughts

Posted by Kevin Wild

Negative thoughts hound everybody from time to time. Quite often they are ignored, or rejected. Here we begin a dialog with the thoughts to seek what they want. Read More ..

Aug13

Vulnerability And Strength

Posted by Kevin Wild

Strength and Vulnerability are often misunderstood and many wonder at how strength can come from being vulnerable. When you open up to your vulnerability, a world of strength awaits you. Read More ..

Aug12

Men Women And Labiaplasty

Posted by Kevin Wild

There is no secret about the influence the media has when portraying women. These unrealistic images are disturbing to many women, and men. Read More ..

Aug6

The Triple God

Posted by Kevin Wild

The Triple God brings to men, and women, a view of God and man in three phases of life, each with there own strengths and traits. By embracing the Triple God, men can forge for themselves the spiritual connection within themselves, and others. Read More ..

Aug5

Communication In Relationships

Posted by Kevin Wild

Men and women listen differently as men like to offer fixes, and woman want to be heard. Cross gender communication can be tricky so here are a few thoughts on the issue. Read More ..

Jul27

Deepak Chopra Twelve Insights On Sex And Spirituality

Posted by Kevin Wild

A recent post by author Deepak Chopra. On the eve of his book release, Deepak gives twelve insights on sex and spirituality. Read More ..

Jul19

One Thousand Positive Words

Posted by Kevin Wild

Here is a list of positive words that can be used to describe anything and anybody. The list is hoping to build towards one thousand positive words. Can you think of more? Read More ..

Jun25

Creating Positive Affirmations

Posted by Kevin Wild

Positive affirmations, when used often, can create great change in our lives by helping us live the change we want. This article provide a few pointers on getting started. Read More ..

May31

Sanskrit 106

Posted by Kevin Wild

This Sanskrit Lesson introduces the Ha and Ham characters which focuses on the Vishudda Chakra. Read More ..

May31

Sanskrit 105

Posted by Kevin Wild

This Sanskrit Lesson introduces the Ya and Yam characters which focuses on the Anahata Chakra Read More ..

May31

Sanskrit 104

Posted by Kevin Wild

This Sanskrit Lesson introduces the Va and Vam characters which focuses on the Svadisthara Chakra. Read More ..

May29

Sanskrit 103

Posted by Kevin Wild

This Sanskrit Lesson introduces the La and Lam characters which focuses on the Muladhara Chakra. Read More ..

May29

Sanskrit 102

Posted by Kevin Wild

This is the second in the series of learning the Sanskrit language. Each lesson introduces a small addition to language. Read More ..

May27

Sanskrit 101

Posted by Kevin Wild

This is the beginning of a series of articles guiding the reader through the process of learning the Sanskrit language. Read More ..

May21

Sexual Energy Tantra And Kundalini Yoga

Posted by Kevin Wild

Far too often the use of the word Tantra is likened to a pathway to good sex. Much the same with Kundalini, these practices have suffered greatly under western influence. For those who want a loving union, rather than random sex, there is a way forward. Read More ..

May4

Yoga Teacher Training With Byron Yoga Center

Posted by Kevin Wild

Over the weekend I began my Yoga Teaching training with the Byron Yoga Centre. Read More ..

Apr30

Yoga Practice

Posted by Kevin Wild

This session has me carrying a small work related injury in my lats. Just a small muscular tear, however, the results are unexpected. Read More ..

Apr30

Yoga Practice

Posted by Kevin Wild

This session sees a welcome return to my usual practice routine. Read More ..

Apr25

Three Months Of Yoga Final Session

Posted by Kevin Wild

This is the final session of the Three Months Of Yoga series. For a change I thought I would try an Kundalini Yoga class just to finish off with. Read More ..

Apr21

Three Months Of Yoga Fourtieth Session

Posted by Kevin Wild

An early morning session to begin the day sees this session off to a chilly start. Read More ..

Apr21

Loving Relationships

Posted by Kevin Wild

With divorce and separation becoming the norm for many families, skills for building long term loving relationships are required. But what are they? What is the key to building such a relationship? Read More ..

Apr19

Three Months Of Yoga Thirty Nineth Session

Posted by Kevin Wild

This session comes on the back of a football (soccer) game and I am feeling quite sore in the muscles Read More ..

Apr18

Three Months Of Yoga Thirty Eighth Session

Posted by Kevin Wild

After several days of illness I am back to my almost normal self and ready to continue my practice Read More ..

Apr15

Yoga Update

Posted by Kevin Wild

Today I still feel a little short of one hundred percent, and worked a twelve hour day. Read More ..

Apr15

Update

Posted by Kevin Wild

In the previous session I reported an opening up of my pelvis. This opening up seems to have released some toxins. Read More ..

Apr13

Three Months Of Yoga Thirty Seventh Session

Posted by Kevin Wild

Just for a little variation, in this session I headed of to the Baulkham Hills Yoga Centre. Read More ..

Apr12

Whos Job Is It

Posted by Kevin Wild

Who's job is it? This story is older than I am, but running it now as the time seems appropriate. Read More ..

Apr12

Three Months Of Yoga Thirty Sixth Session

Posted by Kevin Wild

Still feeling a little stiff after yesterday and a cold morning to be practicing yoga. Read More ..

Apr11

Three Months Of Yoga Thirty Fifth Session

Posted by Kevin Wild

Having had a taste of practicing yoga every day last week, I have decided to make this permanent arrangement. There are some consequences though. Read More ..

Apr9

Three Months Of Yoga Retreat

Posted by Kevin Wild

I have been away to a festival where I have been practicing yoga with a teacher who I have had some practice with before. These teachings vary a little from my regular practice. Read More ..

Apr1

Three Months Of Yoga Thirty Forth Session

Posted by Kevin Wild

An early morning session to help get my day started. A long drive ahead of me and I want to be in good condition for the journey. Read More ..

Mar31

Rough Play With Boys

Posted by Kevin Wild

Why do young boys need to play rough? To show off their new found strength? Who will teach the boy how to use their strength and show them how strength can be gentle and the touch of man can be loving? Read More ..

Mar31

The Myth Of Unconditional Love

Posted by Kevin Wild

What is this thing called unconditional love? Everybody is talking about it, most are searching for it, some have even claimed to have found it. You may ask yourselves "where do I find it?" Read More ..

Mar31

Embracing Duality

Posted by Kevin Wild

When looking at Oneness, many have sought to demonise duality. However, duality is what comprises our humanity, and if you are reading this, you are physically embodied and part of the duality of life. Read More ..

Mar30

Three Months Of Yoga Thirty Third Session

Posted by Kevin Wild

A late night session after some recovery from an upper back strain. Louise Hay would read this symptom as a lack of emotional support. Read More ..

Mar28

Three Months Of Yoga Thirty Second Session

Posted by Kevin Wild

This session was quite hurried, as guests were upon me, and I had a soccer game to play. So, rush rush! Read More ..

Mar26

Three Months Of Yoga Thirty First Session

Posted by Kevin Wild

Leading from the milestone two third mark of the last session, this session promised to be the "final leg" in this undertaking. Read More ..

Mar24

Three Months Of Yoga Thirtieth Session

Posted by Kevin Wild

The thirtieth session marks approximately the two thirds mark on this journey. What has changed in my life physically, mentally, spiritually, emotionally, energetically? Read More ..

Mar22

Three Months Of YogaTwenty Ninth Session

Posted by Kevin Wild

This session has me the day after the first soccer trial game. I am feeling quite tight in the hamstrings and quads. Read More ..

Mar21

Welcoming Boys To Manhood

Posted by Kevin Wild

Many articles have been written and published that outline the plight of boys on the road to manhood. The issues are well known and well documented. This article looks at some of the solutions for boys at this confusing and confronting time. Read More ..

Mar20

Three Months Of YogaTwenty Eighth Session

Posted by Kevin Wild

Another successful session with a minor milestone reached. I am feeling that I need to set some priorities regarding my yoga practice. Read More ..

Mar17

Three Months Of Yoga Twenty Seventh Session

Posted by Kevin Wild

This session comes after a bout of food poisoning. This does not happen too much to vegetarians, however, the anti-pasto bit back with a vengeance. Read More ..

Mar14

Men and the Sacred Masculine

Posted by Kevin Wild

Men embracing the Sacred Masculine know within themselves what their mission is. How do men find their mission by embracing the Sacred Masculine? Read More ..

Mar14

Three Months Of Yoga Twenty Sixth Session

Posted by Kevin Wild

This session is the first session I have had on consecutive days. I felt the need for another session, not merely to catch up on the missed session, but rather that my body need extra freedom. Read More ..

Mar13

Three Months Of Yoga Twenty Fifth Session

Posted by Kevin Wild

Yoga today comes after a four day break. I have been doing some work with furniture removals and feel stiff and muscle soreness all over. Read More ..

Mar9

Three Months Of Yoga Twenty Forth Session

Posted by Kevin Wild

The session today is an afternoon session and the weight of the day is upon me. Many thoughts of today and tomorrow fill my head and I approach the initial relaxation with some trepidation. Read More ..

Mar8

Men And The Sacred Feminine

Posted by Kevin Wild

Without a feminine face of God, men have been the only gender to be Godlike. This desire to be Godlike has driven men from their true path, for without the Sacred Feminine within, men cannot seek the Goddess in their women. Read More ..

Mar7

Three Months Of Yoga Twenty Third Session

Posted by Kevin Wild

Immediately prior to this session of hatha yoga I am feeling a lot of anger. I busy myself with some cooking to avoid entering the session and, once again, I needed an effort of will power to get started. Read More ..

Mar5

Three Months Of Yoga Twenty Second Session

Posted by Kevin Wild

I enter session twenty two with muscle stiffness (DOMS) following the years first football (soccer) training. Read More ..

Mar4

Intimacy And Interpersonal Bridges

Posted by Kevin Wild

In our relationships with others, intimacy is a key component. This article looks at various layers of intimacy, and how to bring your relationships closer by building interpersonal bridges. Read More ..

Mar4

Recovering Our Spiritual Selves

Posted by Kevin Wild

Knowledge can be a great aid in the quest for self, providing much needed views on life and various paths on how to journey through life. On the path of spiritual growth, knowledge may only be words, written or spoken, yet without meaning. Read More ..

Mar3

Three Months Of Yoga Twenty First Session

Posted by Kevin Wild

This session is a late morning session after some business. I am in a bit of a heady state as I have been into some complex programming. Read More ..

Mar1

From Boys To Men

Posted by Kevin Wild

Why are the young men of today so plagued with problems of binge drinking, drug taking, street fights, and other risk taking behavior? This article examines why rites of passage are critical for the transition from boys to men. Read More ..

Mar1

Three Months Of Yoga Twentieth Session

Posted by Kevin Wild

Today's session comes after an emotive day yesterday. I am feeling restless coming into the session and feel like skipping the meditation once again. I need a lot of will power to get this session started, but the rewards from this session are greater for having made the effort. Read More ..

Mar1

Relationships? Whats In It For Me?

Posted by Kevin Wild

A relationship needs to be an adventure, a combined journey into the joys of romance, intimacy and growth. A relationship can be the most exciting and joyous adventure of your life. DO NOT SELL YOURSELF SHORT! Read More ..

Feb27

Breaking The Cycle Of Bad Relationships

Posted by Kevin Wild

Whoever said the definition of insanity is "repeating the same behavior, and expecting a different result" was bang on the money. Yet many people continue a cycle of falling from one dysfunctional relationship to another and yet another. This article looks at how dysfuntional relationships are created, and some steps to break the cycle. Read More ..

Feb27

Three Months Of Yoga Nineteenth Session

Posted by Kevin Wild

Each session becomes easier to fit into my day. I guess this is getting to sound repetitive, but, this is my experience of the yoga sessions. Read More ..

Feb26

Man In The Glass

Posted by Kevin Wild

This poem has been around since 1934 and is a favourite among twelve steppers and is reproduced here for no other reason than I relate to it. Read More ..

Feb25

Three Months Of Yoga Eighteenth Session

Posted by Kevin Wild

The eighteenth session comes and goes quite uneventfully. I am a little pushed for time and have an urge to rush into session. Read More ..

Feb23

Three Months Of Yoga Seventeenth Session

Posted by Kevin Wild

As the practice enters the second month I am feeling well adjusted and although my daily life schedule is a little erratic, I still find it easy to fit in my yoga practice. Read More ..

Feb21

Three Months Of Yoga Sixteenth Session

Posted by Kevin Wild

This session has me really jumping to get into it. I have resolved to get into the meditation and I am much looking forward to completing the meditations along with the rest of the session. Read More ..

Feb19

Three Months Of Yoga Fifteenth Session

Posted by Kevin Wild

The lead up to this session has my skin hyper sensitive. That is, every touch is like a tiny electric pulse. Other bodywork in the past has bought me back into my body and I wonder if this sensation is related to the yoga or not. Read More ..

Feb17

Three Months Of Yoga fourteenth Session

Posted by Kevin Wild

This sessions comes the day after some hard work in the garden swinging a mattock. This has left my back quite stiff, even after a massage the night before. Read More ..

Feb15

Three Months Of Yoga Thirteenth Session

Posted by Kevin Wild

Session thirteen sees me arriving back from an interstate trip and feeling very lethargic about starting this session. Read More ..

Feb14

Fully Letting Go Of Past Relationships

Posted by Kevin Wild

Are you ready to fully commit to a new relationship? Have you fully let go of the past and kept no fingers in the doors of past relationships? Do you still maintain a treasury of memento's from the past? Read More ..

Feb13

Three Months Of Yoga Twelth Session

Posted by Kevin Wild

Session twelve comes on the back of an interstate trip in which I was unable to fit a session in due to the long drive. The results I found surprising. Read More ..

Feb9

Three Months Of Yoga Eleventh Session

Posted by Kevin Wild

The eleventh session has me in two camps. In the first, I feel relaxed about doing the session, however, my mind is racing with things I need to get done today. Read More ..

Feb7

Three Months Of Yoga Tenth Session

Posted by Kevin Wild

This session has me on weekend away from home relaxing by the sea side. I still needed to maintain my commitment. Read More ..

Feb5

Three Months Of Yoga Ninth Session

Posted by Kevin Wild

This ninth session sees me feeling the effects of external day-to-day pressures a little more than usual, and I take these issues into the session with me. Read More ..

Feb3

Three Months Of Yoga Eighth Session

Posted by Kevin Wild

Sixteen Days now, and on the eighth session a few friends have joined in the fun. Read More ..

Feb1

Three Months Of Yoga Seventh Session

Posted by Kevin Wild

On the seventh session I have some chest congestion which has made breathing difficult over the last two days. Is this related? Am I detoxing? Read More ..

Jan30

Three Months of Yoga Sixth Session

Posted by Kevin Wild

This is the sixth session of my three months and still enthusiastic about the process and feeling vital Read More ..

Jan28

Three Months Of Yoga Fifth Session

Posted by Kevin Wild

The fifth session of Hatha Yoga has me settling into a rythym of my own as I become accustom to the routine. Read More ..

Jan26

Three Months Of Yoga Forth Session

Posted by Kevin Wild

After my fourth yoga session, I have noted some changes, both in self awareness and physical Read More ..

Jan24

Three Months Of Yoga Third Session

Posted by Kevin Wild

This blog relates to my practice of yoga every second day for three months. Read More ..

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