by dyanaw | Aug 25, 2016 | Dyana Wells, Novels, Philosophy, Sailing, Yoga
I need to calm down, reef my sail, meditate. Cross-legged in the saloon with a cushion in the small of my back, I sink behind my tumbling thoughts, behind my compulsive activity, behind the entrancing glamour of living. I follow my breath slowly down into a still...
by briant | Aug 20, 2016 | Adventure, Red Diamond, Thriller, Trilogy
Being the first to win a million dollars was a special achievement for Jessica, especially beating her best friend Bridget to the goal. Knowing they were guaranteed at least that sum was irrelevant. Jessica could step up when it really mattered, but even she was...
by dyanaw | Aug 15, 2016 | Dyana Wells, Philosophy, Sailing
The science of yoga claims that all experience is a combination of the qualities of the five elements, earth, water, fire, air and space. We know the world and ourselves as the ever-changing fluxing of these elements. As much as I can be present to all the changing...
by briant | Aug 10, 2016 | Adventure, Red Diamond, Thriller, Trilogy
Dad would have loved a son but his tomboy Ella was ‘perfect’ he said, like a best daughter and a best son all rolled into one. He liked to hike when off duty. Mum was not the hiking type and Sally was too young. So we had often been on hiking expeditions for a day or...
by dyanaw | Aug 5, 2016 | Dyana Wells, Philosophy, Sailing, Yoga
Space is inescapably ever-present when sailing. The balance changes, with space taking centre stage. Space itself comes alive, between us all and through us all. Light-filled space, extending as far as I can see, coming into focus as something rather than nothing. My...