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Ikigai - finding your purpose Kaizen - continuous improvement Hara hachi - eat until your are 80% full Shoshin - approach every task with the curiosity and enthusiasm of a beginner Wabi-sabi - embracing imperfection Source: Daily Motivation Hotel Sono Belle Cheongsong

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Just a Reminder, in case you've forgotten, we are special, aren't we? The Australian Alps get more snow than the Swiss Alps. 90% of Australians live on the coast. Tasmania has the cleanest air in the world. The Great Barrier Reef is the largest ecosystem in the world. It is made up of nearly 3,000 individual reefs and can be seen from space. Australia has over 60 separate wine regions. Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world. The Indian Pacific train has the longest straight section of train track in the world. The Great Ocean Road is the world's largest war memorial. 80% of Australian animals are unique to Australia. 5 km of Ayers Rock (Uluru) is underground. Australia has the world's longest golf course measuring more than 1,350 kms long. Australia is home to 21 of the world's 25 most venomous snakes. Perth is the only city in the world which can have aircraft land in its CBD. Australia is bigger than we realise, it's almost the same size as mai...

 

Ingredients 2 pounds shrimp peeled and deveined 1 English cucumber small diced 3 green onions thinly sliced Creamy Lime Dressing ⅓ cup mayonnaise ⅓ cup sour cream 1 large lime zested and juiced (about 2 teaspoons zest and 2 tablespoons juice) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 garlic clove minced ¼ teaspoon kosher salt Instructions Make the dressing. To make the dressing, stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime zest and juice, dill, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Set aside or place in the fridge. Cook the Shrimp. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until cooked through and pink. Make an Ice Water Bath. While the shrimp are cooking, prepare an ice water bath. Remove the shrimp to the ice water bath using a skimmer. Let them cool for 3 minutes, then drain them in a colander. Chop them into bite-sized pieces. Stir it all together. In a mixing bowl, stir together the chopped shrimp, green onion, diced cucumber, a...

Useful tips for planning a trip to South Korea 

The Ultimate Japan Travel Bucket List 1. Onsen Onsen are natural hot springs known for their relaxing and therapeutic effects. All over the country, you can find onsen towns with a good selection of bathhouses, private and public, outdoor and indoor, where you can soak for an hour or so to rid your body of muscle and joint pains and other ailments. 2. Ryokan Ryokan are inns that offer traditional Japanese-style accommodations. They feature rooms with tatami mats and sliding paper doors, and guests sleep on the floor on futons. They also typically serve kaiseki, or traditional Japanese multi-course meals, for dinner. If experiencing something that is traditionally Japanese is at the top of your must-do list, booking at least a night at a ryokan is the way to go. 3. Ramen Ramen is a popular Japanese food that you can enjoy wherever you are in Japan. It is available at ramen shops, family restaurants, and even convenience stores, and comes in different varieties per region. Its main soup ...

1. Make sure you carry enough cash since credit cards aren’t that common Cash may be almost dead in some western societies, but Japan is still a cash-orientated society so always carry plenty of Japanese yen with you when shopping, dining and visiting attractions. Credit/debit cards are accepted in larger hotels and restaurants, but rarely elsewhere.  You can use plastic to draw cash from ATMs at the Post Office or 7-Eleven convenience stores. It’s a good idea to bring some Japanese yen with you. Alternatively, change money at a foreign exchange desk, although you will have no control over unfavourable exchange rates and fees. 2. Learn some basic Japanese phrases to help you on your way Although some English is spoken and signs are in English in popular tourist areas, it is helpful (and courteous!) to learn some basic Japanese phrases. Hello – konnichiwa Yes – hai No – lie Thank you – arigatou gozaimasu I don’t understand – wakarimasen Can you help me? – tasukete kuremasuka? ...

All through life, your physical body will age. But your energy body need not age - you can keep it like it was just born. - Sadhguru   

"Life is a phenomenon beyond ideas of good and bad. Such concepts arise from misunderstanding the psychological as Reality."  - Sadhguru    

Collingwood Children's Farm (Abbotsford) Chesterfield Farm (Scoresby) Myuna Farm (Doveton) Bundoora Park Children's Farm (Bundoora) The Big Goose Adventure Park and Animal Farm (Moorooduc) The Funky Farm (Hastings) Rain, Hayne & Shine Farmyard (Balnarring) Animal Land Childrens Farm (Diggers Rest) Caldermeade Farm (Caldermeade) Edendale Community Environment Farm (Eltham) Green Olive at Red Hill (Main Ridge) Churchill Island Heritage Farm (Phillip Island) The Big Bouquet Gerbera and Alpaca Farm (Healesville) Living Legends (Greenvale) Animals 2 U , Barn Buddies Mobile Farm , Farmer Darryl's Mobile Animal Farm , Fun Farm 2 U (Various Locations)

INGREDIENTS  2 beetroot, peeled and cut into wedges 1 tbsp olive oil 250 ml (1 cup) vegetable or chicken stock 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tbsp vincotto (optional) 60 ml (¼ cup) extra-virgin olive oil 400 gm canned lentils, rinsed and drained well 2 golden shallots, thinly sliced Large handful of flat-leaf parsley, torn Handful of mixed seeds such as sunflower seeds and pepitas 100 gm soft feta, cut into large cubes  METHOD  Add beetroot and olive oil to a saucepan over medium-high heat and stir to coat. Add stock, season to taste, cover with a lid and simmer until tender (14-15 minutes).  Transfer beetroot to a bowl with a slotted spoon, add vinegar, vincotto, extra-virgin olive oil and half the lentils, season to taste and toss to combine. Place remaining lentils in a serving bowl, top with beetroot mixture, shallot, parsley, seeds and feta, and toss lightly to serve. Source  Beetroot, feta and lentil salad

From improving mental clarity and boosting energy levels to gaining emotional balance and turning inward, detoxing the body is a sure-shot way to achieve all this and more. Here are three excellent ways to restore your body’s systemic efficiency, which will help establish better health and act as a stepping stone on your spiritual journey. Source

Yoga is not just about living better. It's about exploring the very Source of Life. - Sadhguru   

Do you wake up at a specific every night repeatedly? You might just be blaming that last cup of coffee for this, but it’s actually due to the energy of your body, which you’re unaware about. According to ancient Chinese medicinal methods, you wake up at certain hours in the night because of the energy meridians of the body that are also connected to a clock system. Waking up from sleep at different times is because of the energies corresponding to certain parts of your body that are weak or blocked. 9:00PM To 11:00PM This is the bed time for most people. If you’re not able to sleep in these hours, it’s due to the stress and worries of the day. You may also find that your fearful or anxious thoughts become louder and make you feel either threatened or unsafe in some way. If you are feeling ill you may experience stronger symptoms at this time. If you are having trouble sleeping during this hour, try reciting positive mantras that make you feel safe and protected.  Meditate every day...

If you eliminate the need to get something out of relationships and naturally overflow with joy, you can have fabulous relationships with all sorts of people. - Sadhguru      

My Maps Itinerary Tokyo Skytree Topping off at 2,080 feet, the Tokyo Skytree is the tallest tower (that's tower, not building) in the world. From the broadcast tower’s 360-degree observation decks, the whole city—its striking skyscrapers and neon intersections—looks like a magical circuit board. Teamlab Planets With teamLab's Planets, the art collective teamLab has created an endlessly Instagrammable, sumptuous, and surreal collection of installations dedicated to multi-sensory digital art. Dubbed “body-immersive” displays, the seven large-scale artworks are connected by maze-like, dark corridors that lead to wide-open, dazzling spaces. Senso-ji temple The atmosphere alone here is one for the bucket list. Senso-ji, the temple itself, is at the end of the shopping street, while a recently renovated five-story pagoda stands to the left (ranking in as the second tallest pagoda in Japan). Japanese visitors flutter around a large cauldron in front of the temple where incense burned ...

My Maps Google Kyoto Explore a world of temples. There are more than 1600 temples in Kyoto.  Bamboo Forest Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Fushimi Inari Gates OMAMORI >>> Fushimi Inari-taisha Gion District Kyoto Onsen Silver Pavilion (Ginkakuji Temple) - #1 SPOT during the Sakura Season Also known as the Silver Pavilion , the Ginkakuji is a Zen temple located along the eastern part of Kyoto in Higashiyama. The villa was modeled after the Kinkakuji, and built as the retirement home of Ashikaga Yoshimasa. After Yoshimasa’s death, the residence was converted into a Zen temple in 1490. Kinkakuji (‘Golden Pavilion’) Drop by the zen garden when you visit the Golden Palace This is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the most calming zen garden in my opinion. Ryoanji means the “Temple of the Dragon at Peace”. It became internationally famous after Queen Elizabeth visited the temple in the ’70s. This zen garden has 15 rocks placed in a rectangular area but mysteriously you cannot see all 1...