Sunny Days in Koh Samui

While the rest of the world is being pounded by high winds and arctic cold, things seems to be pretty good weather-wise here in Thailand. We’ve been having warm, sunny days – a nice break from the rainy season in November, and somehow, there seem to be a lot of tourists coming here still despite the so-called ‘economic downturn.’ Maybe we are a safe little haven…an energetic eye-of-the-storm. Well, it’s a good place to be for the moment, that’s for sure.

Not much new here; some recent days in Bangkok and an overnight in Singapore where I got to see Chinatown in the heart of Chinese New Year. Man, they really take their New Year’s stuff seriously – with all the symbols of good luck, health, wealth, safety and love – the Chinese really get into their New Year. It was fun to see all the festivities, people and food.

Bangkok is still busy with tourists as well – I don’t know where they are all coming from, but hotels are still full and places are heaving with foreigners. I couldn’t think of a better time to take a holiday really, and Thailand is a cheap place for it if you are willing to go for a basic bungalow and simple Thai food.

I find it kind-of ironic how for years people have commented to me about my crazy style of living is, how foolish I was to not own a house or have a stable job…and now look at things! There is no such thing as stable, something I have known all along-ha ha!! And who wants to be stuck with a mortgage now – certainly not me! I relish in my financial freedom and choice of lifestyle. It is so much more important to be true to yourself and enjoy your life, because we just never know what may be around the corner.

So if you are ‘suffering’ from this ‘credit crunch,’ try to look at it from a different point of view – perhaps it is a gift, or an opportunity, to slow down, relax and rest, enjoy life a bit, figure out what it is you really want to do, spend more time with your family and friends, and realize what is most important in life is not money, but simple plain-old happiness. And guess what…happiness is FREE!

Add comment January 29th, 2009

Happy New Year 2009 – a Year of Health, Abundance and Prosperity!!

Happy New Year everyone, and all the best for a wonderful entry into a new year of fresh beginnings, new goals and intentions and the very best of health of course! Most importantly, now is the time to pray and visualize PEACE for everyone in all parts of the world. We cannot resolve conflict with fighting anymore…we must come from a place of love, acceptance, encouragement and support so let’s all put out those wonderful energies and watch the new positive changes in the world unfold!

Tourism has picked up in Thailand these last few weeks, and it seems as if the airport closure has not affected the long-term tourism in the Land of Smiles…luckily for the Thais we are seeing people from all over the world come to the beach for their holidays still. Everywhere in Koh Samui is full of tourists…now all we need to do is order some better weather, more sun and blue skies, and all will be perfect again!

Now more than ever, I think it is important to focus on the things in life that really matter, such as health, family, laughter, happiness and joy and not worry so much about credit, money, interest and loans…these are not the things that create a wonderful life…as I always say in my meditations at the Spa ‘Happy is he whose wants are few. The fewer the wants, the happier the person. Who doth not want many things is the king of kings. It is our wants that make us poor. He who has no wants is the richest person.’ So focus your mind and energies on all the things in life that you do have, all the abundance around you, and then you will see and feel how wealthy you really are!

Lots happening in Koh Samui for me lately. Check out my latest work opportunities at one of the spas on the island:

http://www.kamalaya.com/holistic-medicine.htm

All the best of Health and Wealth to everyone for 2009 and let’s all focus on a clean Mother Earth resonating only energies of peace, gratitude and love!!

Add comment January 1st, 2009