Mind & Spirit

The summer after my first year of law school, I’m back in Tokyo, solo, interning at a multinational company. It’s different, or I’m different. It’s less Hello Kitty– nostalgia and more irasshaimase (welcome) to the real world, kid.

Discover your zodiac’s path this quarter—love, luck & transformation await in the July–September WellBeing horoscopes.

Our culture encourages denial about death. While we don’t talk about it, death anxiety is a pervasive theme of being human, shaping much of what we think and do. Coming to terms with our mortality can only help us.

We all tell lies. That is a sad but undeniable truth. The question is whether those lies damage the important relationships in your life and, if they do, how can you change this?

Whether it’s news, social media, shopping or streaming our favourite shows, smartphones offer us life “on-demand”. But experts think this convenience comes at a hidden cost, diminishing our patience and holding us back from reaching long-term goals.

We’re told that healing should be easy to measure. What happens when we let go of those expectations and embrace a more authentic process?

Happiness is a goal we all strive towards, but have you stopped to think about exactly what “happiness” is to you? Is it being in love? Is it buying a new car? Is it living in your dream town? Or is it engaging in your favourite hobby? Let’s dig a little deeper beyond the top-of-mind imagery to discover the true meaning of happiness. 

As more people seek alternatives to high-impact exercise, somatic practices are gaining recognition for their gentle yet profound effects on health.

In any social ecosystem, there is a pecking order or a natural hierarchy based on a variety of factors, from personality to positional power. Every day, we encounter it in our families, sporting teams, work situations and friendship groups. While it appears to be culturally systemic, this is an evolutionary phenomenon occurring in all species, including our own. Here, we take an in-depth look at the six different feminine wolfpacks and ask: which she-wolf are you?

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is far more than just a “neat-freak” stereotype. For the estimated 500,000 Australians living with it, OCD can be a deeply distressing and debilitating condition. Intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviours create a cycle of anxiety that can impact every aspect of life — from relationships to daily routines — leaving many feeling trapped in their own minds.

We discover the healing properties of crystal singing bowls with an online course from Rainbow Sounds.

The devastation of loss can evoke physical symptoms, such as exhaustion, insomnia and, of course, crying. But it’s not just our bodies that are affected. Neuroscience reveals that grief rewires our brain. By understanding how, we can strive towards healthy healing after loss.