It’s always a great time to come to Thailand, to rest, relax, rebuild and renew, to take a break from the world and have some time to reflect. With the way the world is going today, people need to slow down more than ever before, and maybe start even having a bit of fun again! The world has just gotten too boring and serious, and come on guys, there is more to life than that!!! What ever happened to just living the good life??? Being happy, free, and healthy?? These concepts have been replaced by a fear of not enough, not enough money, not enough houses, not enough hours in the day, not enough time to work, not enough time to live. What a sad and miserable existence we have created for our modern day society! So I say, snap out of it guys, reclaim your lives back!! Take an extended holiday. Get out and travel. Enjoy life while you have it!!! Turn off your televisions and live a little already!!
Life is so simple and yet abundant at the same time for me here every day in Thailand. I have the sea at my doorstep, I see the beach and sunrise over the water every morning, I run through the backroads of the island for exercise, I walk the beautiful stretch of beach 3 miles every day, I visit with friends, spend time with clients, have time to read or listen to music or whatever I want to do, I make my own schedule every day, working as much as I want to, I have time to work on my own projects, I enjoy and appreciate the simplicity of my days, I stay away from traffic and stress as much as possible, I sleep with the sound of the waves in my room, I have an abundance of fresh healthy food and I am in gratitude with every moment.
I created the life that I wanted to live, having escaped from corporate America over 10 years ago now and never once have I looked back, I work with passion and enthusiasm with what I do (finally!), and I did it all on my own against what everyone said was possible. If I can do it so can you, and I can tell you, your chances of success will be much greater if you believe in what you do and if you truly love your work. So spend some time getting to know yourself and find out what makes you uniquely special. Then become the best there is in the field that interests you. It won’t even feel like work when you find something that you love to do, that is how you know you are living out your true calling. Now more than ever it’s time to give up the financial rewards and start looking for inner satisfaction and peace of mind, body and spirit. Good luck and hope to see you on the road one day 
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March 6th, 2009 at 08:26am
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!
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January 29th, 2009 at 08:28am
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!!
Post Category: Koh Samui,South,Thailand
January 1st, 2009 at 08:25am
Everything has settled down in Bangkok and the airport is fully functional with flights arriving and departing again. What a relief! But the impact is being felt around the country with many resorts empty and not nearly as many tourists around for the beginning of the busy season. Let’s hope it changes soon! The weather has seemed to clear up as well, so if nothing else, at least we have the sun! What a perfect time to catch up on reading and other projects and not worry too much else. I must admit, I have a pretty great life here! I was on the beach today for while enjoying the sun, did some yoga, chatted with my neighbor for awhile, bought some fresh coconuts to drink and now am at home relaxing and watching some health videos. It’s hard to imagine people suffering in the cold and snow at home!! If you do want to get away for a break from the winter blues, Thailand is always a good option!!
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December 7th, 2008 at 02:25am
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