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Alainnah is 92 years old, and has lived on three continents. Her three books are Mindfulness Together, More Mindfulness: Healthfulness Together, and A Work in Progress: A Scottish Lass in Africa. They are available from Amazon, and from her website at alainnahrobertson.com.

Latest Posts By Alainnah Robertson

1 year ago

Zoroastrianism: The Ancient Faith Embracing Empowerment and Accountability

There’s a good chance you’ve heard of Zoroastrianism before. This unusual but beautiful word certainly sticks in your mind once you’ve seen or heard it. But in the West, we’re far less consciously familiar with the specifics of this faith than we are with those of Christianity…

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1 year ago

Cyrus the Great: A Lesson in Spiritual Leadership and Wisdom

What does a Persian king from 2,500 years ago have to teach us about life today? Quite a lot, in my humble opinion. If you’ve never heard of Cyrus the Great, you’re not alone. Yet his leadership – marked by wisdom, tolerance, and a deeply spiritual approach to life – still echoes…

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1 year ago

Spirituality: A Pathway to Inner Peace

In our fast-paced, stressful world of heavy traffic, long commutes, crowds of people, intense work demands, and constant bombardment with news of political upheaval and war, there is another way of looking at the world – a way that brings peace. This worldview…

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1 year ago

Stoicism: A Timeless Philosophy for a Balanced Life

Stoicism, a school of philosophy that emerged in ancient Greece around 300 BCE, has withstood the test of time, serving as a guiding light for those seeking wisdom and tranquility in the face of life’s challenges. Developed by both the Greeks and Romans, Stoicism aimed…

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1 year ago

The Golden Years: Embracing Old Age

We all know that a healthy lifestyle leads to a longer life. But no matter how healthy that lifestyle is, as time marches on, its destination is inevitable: old age. When we are young, we never think old age will happen to us, but it does. What do we want our old age to look…

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1 year ago

Unconditional Love – A Profound Force

Unconditional love – called Agape (more or less meaning “love for everyone and everything”) by the Ancient Greeks – is love without limits, without expectations, without conditions. It’s the kind of love that’s not about romantic gestures or family loyalty…

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2 years ago

Curiosity: Keeping Life Interesting

Curiosity is one of the most powerful traits we can nurture, and it enriches our lives in countless ways. It’s that never-ending thirst for knowledge, the drive to understand more deeply, and the spark that keeps life interesting…

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2 years ago

Developing Patience: A Journey Towards Inner Serenity

Patience often seems like a forgotten art. But it’s a timeless quality indispensable for personal growth, emotional well-being and success in various aspects of life. Developing patience is not merely a matter of waiting for something…

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2 years ago

Whose Problem Is It Anyway? Responsibility in a Complex World

In the intricate tapestry of human interactions and societal dynamics, the question of responsibility often emerges as a central theme. From personal relationships to global issues, determining whose problem it is can be a challenging endeavour…

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2 years ago

What Are Boundaries and How Do We Set Them?

Setting boundaries is the cornerstone of cultivating healthy and harmonious relationships. In his book, Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life, Dr. Henry Cloud emphasizes the fundamental role of boundaries in creating…

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