Strong Wellness Ayurveda

12/10/2025

One of my favourite fairy tales.
'East of the Sun, West of the Moon'. 🩵 Fine art prints are available.

12/03/2025

12/03/2025

12/03/2025

'Moon Goddess'. Art prints are back in stock. You can choose to have touches of silver leaf added too. Easy to ship for gifts or to have for your home. The link is in the comments below. 🩵

12/03/2025

You aren't performing love or trying to become it. You are the living, breathing embodiment of love itself.

12/03/2025

How does a community evolve to be based in admiration, respect, humility, and unconditional love? We do it by honoring individual and collective challenges, victories, and milestones ... by communicating with compassion and understanding ... and by striving to inspire and be empowered by each other.

We celebrate every story of every person who chooses courage, virtue, patience, and discipline. Through sharing their examples of working through doubt and fear; of strengthening their own sense of worthiness; of pushing past resistance; of overcoming and becoming … they quietly embody greatness. They’re the example of truth.

Together, we’re common people doing the uncommon. We’re not waiting for permission. We’re making history.

Watch Dr Joe’s latest video blog, “Embodying and Inspiring Greatness.”

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11/17/2025

For thousands of years, people have harnessed the power of their own voice to regulate emotions, relieve stress, and support healing.

11/04/2025

In the Netherlands, parks are becoming quiet hubs of circular energy thanks to mini biogas domes — compact digesters that sit half-sunken in the landscape, turning everyday organic waste into low-impact power. These domes are cleverly designed to be fed with food scraps from nearby cafés, grass clippings from city gardeners, and even dog waste collected in compostable bags by park visitors. Inside, microbes break down the material in sealed chambers, producing methane gas which is funneled through underground lines to light up nearby lamps and pathways.

The methane burns with a soft, blue glow — enough to illuminate benches, garden paths, or bike stops without drawing from the national grid. It’s not flashy, but it’s deeply effective: turning localized waste into localized light. These small domes are often paired with educational boards that explain the digestion process, making the tech transparent and sparking curiosity among parkgoers.

The system also creates a subtle behavioral shift. People start thinking about waste as a fuel, not just trash — tossing leftovers or bagged pet droppings into these collection slots becomes an act of contribution. Maintenance is low, odors are contained, and the domes blend into the natural layout of the space.

This quiet innovation reflects the Dutch ethos of small-scale, decentralized sustainability — not every power solution needs wind turbines or solar fields. Sometimes, it's a dome in the grass gently lighting the way with yesterday’s sandwich crusts and today’s dog walks.

11/03/2025

In Ireland, shipping yards are being reimagined as safe havens—modular shelters that provide immediate comfort and dignity to those facing housing insecurity. These compact units, built from repurposed containers, are pre-fitted with essentials: beds for restful sleep, stoves for hot meals, and compact toilets for hygiene. Designed to endure harsh coastal weather, they offer a sturdy and private space for individuals or small families.

The transformation is rapid and efficient. Old shipping yards, once symbols of transit and trade, are now anchored in compassion and practicality. Instead of waiting years for new buildings, communities gain shelter solutions within weeks. The modular design also means these shelters can be relocated or reconfigured based on changing urban needs—ideal for responding to both long-term housing gaps and short-term crises.

Each unit is insulated for warmth and equipped with natural lighting and ventilation to support mental and physical well-being. Some yards even include shared courtyards and kitchens, encouraging interaction while maintaining privacy. The initiative reflects a shift from temporary fixes to thoughtful living environments.

What makes Ireland’s model especially inspiring is its blend of innovation and empathy. It’s not just about shelter, but restoring a sense of home, security, and stability—especially for those left behind by rising rents or unexpected life changes. By turning industrial spaces into islands of refuge, this project sets a powerful precedent for cities worldwide.