Now, the Buddhist teachings tell us that the motivation behind our speech and action is paramount. So, as I write this post, I must be...

Last weekend JL and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary at Cronulla in Sydney. Don’t worry. This blog is not giving you tips on how...

Our Christmas tree was still standing in the living room. The Christmas cards we’d received were still hanging over the doorway. There...

My husband and I are coming to the end of day 9 of a 10 day holiday in Bali. It’s been a wonderful time of real relaxation and...

Well, if you’re not already doing it yourself, you’ve probably heard that there are many people on the planet who are. I mean meditating!...

It is said that when things happen that harm us, it is our own past karma catching up with us. Causes and conditions – the law of the...

Today I became the little me and it wasn’t pretty. Just yesterday I had posted on Instagram the message, Compassion for Self. Cherishing...

Hey there friends of Life’s a Mango. This week in my role as a primary school teacher, I was reminded once again of the saying which goes...

You know what I love most about seeing a great movie or a really entertaining series on Netflix? It’s how it opens the positive Pandora’s...

I am writing this blog on my 55th Australia Day. The saying goes that when the student is ready, the master appears. This applies...

When the moment comes, Be calm and not scared. Rejoice in your life. Be pleased how you fared. © It seems only apt that I am writing this...

A short time ago my youngest son graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) Degree. I told my friends that, as a mother, it was an...

Today we went to the cinema and saw a movie that reminded me of the theme of my inspirations, Advice to a Father and Your Smart Phone in...

From Life’s a Mango, Your Dream Let your light shine now, Create and be seen. Do what you love and Dare to have the big dream. A...

When we are aware Of each moment that is, This life is more precious And not lived in a tizz. One of the great spiritual teachers of our...

Today having breakfast at a local café I was watching a mother with her 3 year old daughter sitting nearby. It made me think about my...

The movie, Battle of the Sexes, is more than just about tennis. It’s about equality. It’s about being true to yourself, listening to...