I never see what has been done; I only see what remains to be done. Buddha

I have learned silence from the talkative, toleration from the intolerant, and kindness from the unkind; yet, strange, I am ungrateful to those teachers. Khalil Gibran

It is not the magnitude of our actions but the amount of love that is put into them that matters. Mother Teresa

I was invited to watch a cookery demonstration at the Miele showroom in London by the lovely TV chef Silvana Franco . Silvana was using the steam oven and prepared a number of dishes that were suitable for children (and weaning babies). The beauty of the steam oven is that you keep much more of the nutrients in the food. The other thing that surprised me was that there seems to be no transference of tastes in the foods cooked together in the steamer, so you can cook your main meal and dessert at the same time, cutting down on time spent in the kitchen. Always a winner for me! Here is a recipe for butternut risotto. Steamed risotto is so simple to make. Simply put all the ingredients together, cover and then steam. Remember that children under the age of 5 need more fat in their diets than adults, so don't worry about using butter and cheese. The guide below is for cooking in a steam oven, but you can adjust the timing for a regular oven. Butternut risotto recipe (Serves 4 young c...

History will have to record that the greatest tragedy of this period of social transition was not the strident clamor of the bad people, but the appalling silence of the good people. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace. Dalai Lama

I do not believe in a fate that falls on men however they act; but I do believe in a fate that falls on them unless they act. Buddha

I existed from all eternity and, behold, I am here; and I shall exist till the end of time, for my being has no end. Khalil Gibran

Here is the trailer of Eat Pray Love, which will be released in cinemas tomorrow.

It is impossible to walk rapidly and be unhappy. Mother Teresa

Tittibhasana A , originally uploaded by yogamama.co.uk . Tittibhasana A or Firefly

He who passively accepts evil is as much involved in it as he who helps to perpetrate it. He who accepts evil without protesting against it is really cooperating with it. Martin Luther King, Jr.

We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves. Dalai Lama

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them? Buddha

Hallow the body as a temple to comeliness and sanctify the heart as a sacrifice to love; love recompenses the adorers. Khalil Gibran

It is a poverty to decide that a child must die so that you may live as you wish. Mother Teresa

Have we not come to such an impasse in the modern world that we must love our enemies - or else? The chain reaction of evil - hate begetting hate, wars producing more wars - must be broken, or else we shall be plunged into the dark abyss of annihilation. Martin Luther King, Jr.

We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection. Dalai Lama

Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned. Buddha

Generosity is not giving me that which I need more than you do, but it is giving me that which you need more than I do. Khalil Gibran

Intense love does not measure, it just gives. Mother Teresa

Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Vrishchikasana Scorpion pose , originally uploaded by yogamama.co.uk . Vrishchikasana, Scorpion pose

Today, more than ever before, life must be characterized by a sense of Universal responsibility, not only nation to nation and human to human, but also human to other forms of life. Dalai Lama

Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship. Buddha

Eat Pray Love is a film about a woman's quest to travel and heal herself after a messy divorce. The film is beautifully shot and Julia Roberts does a pretty good job of displaying the emotional pain of the character Liz Gilbert. She gives up her life as a successful writer in New York and sets off on her travels to Rome, India and Bali in an attempt to change her life. Liz Gilbert took a risk and took herself way out of her comfort zone, she explored not only different cultures and countries, but also took a look at herself on a deeper level I too have travelled a lot in my life I have stayed on retreats in India, hugged trees in Greece, practised headstands in the Sahara… Yes, travel has been amazing, and some of the people I have met on these journeys have had a big impact on my life. My inner journey started off more than 20 years ago in Australia, where I had a respiratory arrest after suffering an acute asthma attack. I stopped breathing and had to be resuscitated. Three mont...

Last night I attended a screening of the film Eat Pray Love , which will be released later this month. The film is an adaptation of the memoir by Elizabeth Gilbert, a successful writer (played by Julia Roberts), and her struggle to find what she really wants in life. She embarks on a journey around the world that takes her to far-flung and exotic destinations such as Rome (Eat), India (Pray) and Bali (Love) and which turns into a quest for self-discovery. I had read the book previously and was not massively overwhelmed by it, but I was eager to see how it would be translated to the big screen in true Hollywood style. After watching the film, myself and a group of other bloggers were invited to discuss the film. It was interesting to hear other people's views of what is essentially one person's personal journey. I don't want to spoil the plot, so I will leave it you to go and see the film and come to your own conclusions. The film will hit UK cinemas on the 24th of September...

Generosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need. Khalil Gibran

In this life we cannot do great things. We can only do small things with great love. Mother Teresa

Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase. Martin Luther King, Jr.

This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness. Dalai Lama

He who loves 50 people has 50 woes; he who loves no one has no woes. Buddha

Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity. Khalil Gibran

If you want a love message to be heard, it has got to be sent out. To keep a lamp burning, we have to keep putting oil in it. Mother Teresa

Everything that we see is a shadow cast by that which we do not see. Martin Luther King, Jr.

There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness. Dalai Lama