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Kick-starting from the down cycle

By Reino Gevers What makes some people happier, more successful and healthier than others? Although research pinpoints some heriditary factors the real clue that makes those rare individuals stand out from the rest of the crowd, is how they deal with the natural...

Camino Primitivo – At the crossroads

Upon leaving Germany for Oviedo the headlines reported another terrorist incident, this time by a 17-year-0ld refugee attacking innocent commuters in a train in southwestern Germany.         So on my first day walking from Oviedo to the...

The healing power of language

 Monks and wise teachers from the times of yore knew of the power and resonance of language in formulating the first mantras and healing prayers. Recent psychological reasearch has confirmed that there is a direct link between the use of language and health. Thus...

Following the path of the Holy Grail

Nestled in a rock face near the Spanish city of Jaca is the ancient monastery of San Juan de la Pena. It dates back to the ninth century and by the 11th century became the spiritual and intellectual centre of the Kingdom of Aragon. According to legend the Holy Grail...