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Thinking Fondly of Zanzibar
Looking at pleasant and relaxing imagery can relieve stress and may be considered as a form of mindfulness meditation that helps activate the parasympathetic system – the part of the nervous system that helps our body enter a state of relaxation by slowing our heart and breathing rates, lowering blood pressure and promoting digestion. Once…
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Be Anxious for Nothing
Break free from anxious thoughts by replacing them with new thoughts (truth) which leads to renewed behavior and calmer, secure feelings.
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Off the Beaten Path
Sir Bani Yas Desert Island, 250km west of Abu Dhabi city. Your soul needs this! Exposure to nature is the ultimate antidote to stress.
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Shine a Light in the Dark
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
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About Phuket
Planning a trip to Thailand? Be sure to visit Chiang Mai in the north or its largest island Phuket in the south.
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Triple Kissing in Ancient Petra
An ancient, scenic route through rugged wadis (Arabic for ‘valley’) and towering mountains.
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‘Yalla’ to Jordan!
You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts even when I’m far away. You see me when I travel, and when I rest at home. You know everything I do. You know what I am going to say even before I say it, Lord. You go before me and follow…
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Wine, Vrede en Lust!
The Western Cape in South Africa is home to magnificent wine farms. There are dime a dozen in the Cape Winelands. Its superb wine tasting and artisanal cuisine coupled with gorgeous landscapes, rich history and century old architecture makes it swoon-worthy. Asking one to pick a favorite is like asking a mother to pick a favorite…
BELLA MUSING
the art of light
