Author Archives: Hanifa Menen, BSc (Spec. in Neuropsychology); former Naturopathic Doctor (21 years practice). Educator in Mindfulness/Meditation, Grief Recovery and Brain Re-Training Guide; Raising Consciousness for Improved Heart and Brain Health.

What is On Your Mind?

Good Afternoon from Bali Everyone! Thought it was a good time to bring your attention to what is on your mind right now. Ever go through a day to see what your mind thinks about most? Most people will find that the mind likes to focus on what is not right… and usually outside ofContinue reading “What is On Your Mind?”

Living Blessings

Hello on New Year’s Eve in from Bali! What a better day to finally fill you in on my experiences from this past year. MANY opportunities to practice what I preach so I thought I would share this just before the New Year begins. Vacations/Moving Many of you already know that I was drawn toContinue reading “Living Blessings”

Un-Forgiving

“As within, so without, as above, so below, as the universe, so the soul.” This philosophical perspective outlines the idea that who we are on the inside will be created in the world around us.

Letting Go and Holding On

Human minds have been conditioned for years and through experience, to run away from things that we dislike and to run towards things that we like. We escape to avoid discomfort, pain, and unease while we chase what brings us immediate pleasure, gratification or a sense of control.

Dependence/Codependence

From childhood, through adulthood, we are interdependent. Can we consciously help each other evolve without losing ourselves in our personal egos?

Love vs. Depravity

This Christmas season, my awareness is watching my own, and others’ words and actions with each other. I am seeing some interesting things around me and within me that helps me understand more fully the human condition that I believe has always been part of the shared journey. I am mindfully looking without judgement atContinue reading “Love vs. Depravity”

Deeper Connection

As I think about what the Soul craves, I believe it’s deeper connection. I love the image and quote above and find it interesting that when I think of “love making” – I think of this from the deeper Spiritual realm which adds a joyfully-ecstatic union with the divine within ourselves and that brings aContinue reading “Deeper Connection”