Meditation

How to Meditate: Mindfulness

03/03/201426/06/2020 Jessica Davidson

Mindfulness is a form of meditation where you practise being aware of whatever is happening in the present moment without judging or thinking about it. If you’ve been watching your breath, then you’re already practising mindfulness. It’s one of the simplest and most powerful meditation practices because it can be done anywhere and at any… Continue reading How to Meditate: Mindfulness

Meditation

How to Meditate: Watching the Breath

27/02/201426/06/2020 Jessica Davidson

Watching the breath is simple but powerful and provides a solid foundation for your meditation practice. It keeps you grounded in your body and stops your mind wandering off and driving you crazy. It’s a good idea to start your daily practice with this meditation and then move on to other types once your mind… Continue reading How to Meditate: Watching the Breath

Meditation

How to Meditate: A Guide to the Ultimate Healing Practice

24/02/201426/06/2020 Jessica Davidson2 Comments

If you think meditation is just for religious people or crazy-eyed sadhus in loincloths, you could be missing out on one of the most powerful practices available to humanity. Meditation reduces stress and aids healing, clears and focuses the mind, and makes you happy. You don’t have to be spiritual or religious to meditate, but… Continue reading How to Meditate: A Guide to the Ultimate Healing Practice

Addled

Addled Review: Exciting new author

23/02/201426/06/2020 Jessica DavidsonAside

Another great review for Addled: Adventures of a Reluctant Mystic: an exciting new author:

“Funny yet tragic, inspiring yet disturbing, reminiscent of Kate Atkinson yet a unique style, this book will stay with you long after finishing it.” – Penny P.

Thank you Penny. I’m so glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the comparison to Kate Atkinson – made my day! I love her books and have always aspired to emulate her style of dark humour.

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Apocalypse · Book Reviews

Dispelling Wetiko: Review

17/02/201412/09/2020 Jessica Davidson1 Comment

In Dispelling Wetiko, Paul Levy describes the mind virus known as wetiko. He explores the collective psychosis now gripping our culture and challenges us to look inside ourselves for answers. Wetiko represents a collective nightmare that we are all dreaming together. It is an archetype arising from the collective unconscious – a psychic virus that… Continue reading Dispelling Wetiko: Review

Mysticism

What is a Mystic?

13/02/201426/06/2020 Jessica Davidson9 Comments

A mystic is someone who seeks to know God This may or may not involve religion or conventional definitions of ‘God’. Mystics transgress boundaries and colour outside the lines. They are notoriously difficult to pin down and get a straight answer from. For this reason, mystics are often misunderstood and even feared. At the very… Continue reading What is a Mystic?

Addled

Reviews for Addled

10/02/201426/06/2020 Jessica DavidsonAside

The reviews for Addled: Adventures of a Reluctant Mystic are starting to come in: two 5 star reviews so far!

The first review is from Emma in Sussex. She writes: “A very well crafted story, reaching great heights and depths. It draws you in from the outset, a real page turner. Wonderful. Highly recommended.”

While Linp writes: “It’s amazing, thought-provoking, fascinating, challenging. I could identity with some/many experiences on different levels – and I’ve never doubted my sanity.”

Thank you to both reviewers. I’m so glad you enjoyed the book.

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Addled

Addled hits the Top Ten!

03/02/201426/06/2020 Jessica DavidsonAside4 Comments

Addled: Adventures of a Reluctant Mystic has just hit #10 on the Zen Bestseller list on Amazon.uk. Such an ephemeral pleasure! Here’s the moment captured:

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Addled · Dharma Diary

From Atheist to Agnostic

03/02/201426/06/2020 Jessica Davidson5 Comments

I started life as a default atheist. My family weren’t religious and spirituality wasn’t part of my daily life. I never thought about it or questioned it. Unlike America, the UK and Europe are mostly secular. In the UK, if you admit to believing in God, or even being mildly curious, people tend to assume… Continue reading From Atheist to Agnostic

Addled

Addled: Spiritual Awakening for Atheists

30/01/201409/08/2025 Jessica Davidson

Addled: Adventures of a Reluctant Mystic is a novel about spiritual awakening for the postmodern era. It follows Zoe Popper for a year in the life of a modern mystic and asks: What would you risk for a glimpse of God? Zoe Popper is a cleaner who walks a lot and thinks too much. She… Continue reading Addled: Spiritual Awakening for Atheists

Awakening

The Art of Doing Nothing

29/01/201426/06/2020 Jessica Davidson2 Comments

‘Where are we going?’ said Pooh, hurrying after him, and wondering whether it was to be an Explore or a What-shall-I-do-about-you-know-what. ‘Nowhere,’ said Christopher Robin. So they began going there, and after they had walked a little way Christopher Robin said: ‘What do you like doing best in the world, Pooh?’ ‘Well, said Pooh, ‘what… Continue reading The Art of Doing Nothing

Spirituality

Interspecies Love

08/01/201426/06/2020 Jessica DavidsonImage2 Comments

This is one of my favourite photographs. I love the way the horse looks totally blissed out by the music. It reminds me of our old family dog, a Jack Russell called Fudge. He was a music fan too. Everyday, when I practised the piano or the flute, Fudge would come in, throw himself down… Continue reading Interspecies Love