WellBeing Being

You know this state of presence by its feeling: aligned, connected and in flow. Sometimes our physical environment enables us to cultivate this sense of balance, ease and calm, which is why we intuitively turn to nature and other grounding environments to relax and reconnect with ourselves and the world. But, other times, if you adjust your internal landscape — your perspective on a situation — you can rediscover your presence, find more ease in moments of unease and surrender to the freedom of balance. Transitioning from a place of doing and into a state of being is at the core of this magazine, Being.

stillness • n 1 the absence of movement or sound

Editor’s letter

Living lightly • Spending 36 hours in a small but spacious shack realigns us with nature’s pace — a way of being that lends itself to stillness and ease.

A life in flow • When in flow, you’re immersed in the present moment, time ceases to exist and distractions fade away. Discover how to make flow your natural state of being.

Listening as a superpower • The conscious practice of listening can help us connect deeper with others, with ourselves, with the natural world and with the life that holds us.

Mindful about money • Cultivate financial alignment by connecting with your values to invest ethically and mindfully.

Grounded • In a globalised world, what does it mean to stay put?

contemplation • n 1 the action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time 2 deep reflective thought

Living with intention • Consciously choosing to live with intention offers a greater sense of focus, strength and clarity in everyday life.

Moments with music • Embracing a mindful relationship with music can shift how you think and feel.

Scanning the dreamscape • Whether you believe that dreams are messages from our unconscious selves, a portal to the spirit world or merely a strange trick of the human brain, there’s no denying that dreaming is a fascinating phenomenon.

Being open to friendships • Welcoming friendships into your life can be incredibly rewarding, yet as we get older we tend not to do it as much. But by letting them in, your life can become all the more fulfilling.

Surrender to simplicity • How living with less can create more.

Recipe for Zen • Cooking is an ideal vehicle for spiritual practice because it is a repetitive yet unique activity and one that demands we show up, day after day.

Mindful apiculture • Environmentally friendly beekeeping allows you to facilitate a mindful connection with the hardworking bees and natural surrounds they inhabit.

Man of the wild • Meet surfer, documentary fllmmaker, avid explorer and waterman at heart, Cyrus Sutton.

creativity • n 1 the use of imagination or original ideas to create something; inventiveness

Cultivating a ritual • Rituals offer a chance for you to reconnect with yourself and honour your being.

Backyard bliss: The joy of keeping chickens • A flock of feathered friends brings so much more than just eggs.

The ancient wisdom of qigong and tai chi • Slowing down the body, breath and mind through moving meditations can reap powerful results. Thought to be a form of self-healing, these ancient practices work with qi and meridians to improve health and wellbeing.

Opening up to nature • Nature provides the perfect backdrop for slowing down and reconnecting with yourself through the practice of mindfulness.

contentment • n 1 a state of happiness and satisfaction

Ginger the great • Discover how this aromatic rhizome makes so many vegies taste infinitely better.

A mindful way of being • Being magazine chats with John Ogilvie, the owner and founder of Byron Yoga Centre, about embodying...