I found myself one grey day last week sitting in a dim lit square in the district of Gràcia. Nothing special was happening at the time so I ordered an equally dim americano with ice to fill up the boring space. Then as the clouds descended deeper into the square, a man with a saw…
A real taste of kirtan in the park
It wasn’t that long ago that I took a walk around one of the most beautiful parks of Barcelona – Parc de I’Estacio del Nord. After a stroll past the masterful tightrope walkers, kora players, lovers snoozing side by side and children posing in their latest yoga postures, I was drawn in by some very…
An interview with a creative goddess
I couldn’t help but notice her smile when I met her. She was sat in a coffee shop drinking a chai tea and looking through a magazine. The red lipstick stain she left on the mug made me look again towards her glowing face. Her name was Aoife and I came to meet her for…
Here’s to newness
A week ago, despite the building heat of Barcelona, I made a pact to meet some friends for a country walk. We were long standing friends that had met in the city many years ago. Duyen was the atypical Asian beauty who claimed to have an Italian soul for food, an artistic talent in crochet…
The green path to love
This week, as the sun scorched my skin and the dry air tightened around my throat, I felt as though I was wilting on the city streets. The days passed through me and the nights kept me awake until the heat began to press on me. So one night, I got up with an idea….
When death becomes golden
When I was four years old I often felt as though my deceased loved ones were following me around. Then one night I remember going to bed at my grandparents house to find that my dead great grandmother had come to say goodnight to me. During her visit I began to cry and went to…
An interview with a Chiropractor
Last week I was invited to an event by one of the local Chiropractic practice in the city and dutifully yet honourably accepted the invite. When I arrived I was greeted with a refreshment by a generous waiter and a smile by a beautiful lady. “Welcome to Vida Chiropractic. I´´m Asia,” the lovely lady said….
To friendship on Sant Joan
Alas, here we are again, passing the celebration of Saint John the Baptist. Here in Barcelona, the Feast of Sant Joan is currently passing through our minds and souls and gifting us once again with a night of fires and friends, the beginning of summer and an opportunity to decide how we want to live….
An interview with a Doula
A few weeks ago, some friends of mine – a couple – gave birth to a baby girl, Tara. Upon visiting the new trio at their home in Barcelona, I noticed how radiant they appeared, so I asked them what happened. I discovered that during this poignant moment of their lives, they’d been blessed by…
Gone in a flash – our skin firming serum
Have you ever reflected on your morning routine? I mean, really watched every step you make, every breath you take and every thought that submerges? I tried it for size this week and found it a fascinating exercise. An eye opener in fact. The way I did it was by consciously watching every detail of…
When money becomes love
I’d like to share a story about a lady I once met. A very fortunate lady in fact. I met her at a supermarket while I was out and about in the city. “Excuse me. Can I ask you a question please? What is sobrasada?” She half quizzed, half smiled. That’s when our dialogue began….
Diet Tea – what it’s about
One morning last week, I woke up, made a coffee and took it to my terrace. As I inhaled its nutty aroma, a bead of sweat fell from my forehead. It was almost summer I noted. The moment alerted me to pack away the coffee beans and open myself up to drinking fresh cups of…