Vivienne's Blog – March 2009 Archive (4)

Back to the Roots with Contemporary Cosmetics

The Big Blue



ith 70 percent of the earth's surface being water, an enormous expanse of life is outside our reach. Laid waste by industrial fishing, acid toxicity and floating plastic garbage, the High Seas have become an international dumping ground. But they are also home to a vast and beautiful ecosystem, which hosts sharks, rare coral, ancient sea turtles and deep-sea… Continue

The Power of One

It's as simple as the flick of a switch. What began as a simple campaign to reach the minds of Sydney residents to turn their lights off, has turned into the world's biggest climate change initiative, reaching overseas into more than 1,400 cities around the globe. At 8:30pm on March 28, 2009, people all around the world will turn off their lights for one hour, the Earth Hour. The campaign is planning to reach the… Continue

Rediscover the Wellness Within You

The Farm is one of the few wellness resorts in the world where wellbeing and medical treatments can work hand in hand. Located on a former coconut and coffee plantation, hence the name "The Farm", the place sits at the base of Mount Malarayat and is an easy two hour drive south of the Philippine capital of Manila. The 48-hectare resort, has garnered numerous awards, offering a unique healing environment… Continue

Phil Davies sheds some light on how to find the peace and quiet that so many of us are looking for.

What is the purpose of meditation? Why should one meditate?



There are lots of purposes for meditation, from relaxation to focusing on specific events/issues for clarity to self-connection. People should meditate because of the amazing benefits.



What are the benefits?



Meditation has many, many benefits. It is… Continue