Zenlama Holistic Wellness and Healthy Living for Body, Mind and Spirit

Everyone knows that stress is bad for you but do you know why?    We have two opposing hormone responses to life. 1:   The fight or flight hormones cortisol and adrenaline – these speed up your heart rate and create the hyper-alert state which allows you to rapidly react your way out of danger. 2:  The comfort and trust ... Read More »

You are right here, right now, breathing. Enjoy it. You’ve got nothing to do today except to smile ~ Maya Mendoza Today’s post has been inspired by a gently thought provoking video I came across on Facebook. It questions our perceptions about abundance and asks the question: What is the definition of abundance?   When it comes to ‘having it ... Read More »

The great thing about life – The 12 rules for being human the most magnificent thing about being these sentient human beings – is that we have been given the power of choice. ~ Bryant McGill, Voice of Reason I first came across this list “Rules For Being Human” way back in 1992 in a book by Dan Millman, Way ... Read More »

To make a difference in your life, be the change YOU want to see in the world. Why is it that we all love to read motivational quotes and watch videos that inspire us to take action. Perhaps it is because we are reminded that we are all powerful beyond measure, and that our fate, both as individuals and as ... Read More »

In 1987 while I was writing my second personal development book ‘The Hidden Power of Emotional Intuition‘ I had an idea wondering round in my head about how we create and shape our circumstances by what we  what constantly think. At the time it was clear to me that the human the mind (or brain) was a disorganised melee of ... Read More »

Award-winning cinematographer Louie Schwartzberg brings us stunning images of nature and talks about his new project, an amazing short film, filled with heart felt wisdom and advice about Life, Gratitude and Happiness. What do you think? We would love to hear your thoughts on this short movie? Do you have a story to tell about gratitude, perhaps something good that ... Read More »

Wouldn’t you love to know the  the secret of how to excel in your career and make your life extraordinary? Many of us have created lives that give very little support for experimentation. We believe that answers already exist out there, independent of us. What if we invested more time and attention to our own experimentation? We could focus our ... Read More »

The link between sleep, gaining weight and weight loss explained Recent studies have suggested an association between how much sleep you get and how heavy you are. It seems that sleeping less than five — or more than nine hours — a night is likely to increase the size of your waist line. This is a fascinating video by Michael Lucia, M.D. ... Read More »