We all draw invisible moral lines: who we’ll save, who we’ll squash, who we’ll welcome, who we’ll fear. But what actually shapes those lines: intelligence, instinct, or something deeper wired into the brain?
Read moreBeyond Words
Words can bridge or break us. What really lies beneath an argument - not the logic, but the longing. From Shakespeare to yoga philosophy, from nervous-system science to meditation, this is an exploration of how language can defend or reveal us. The practice isn’t about winning the debate; it’s about learning to listen for what’s unsaid, both in others and in ourselves.
Read moreReflections on Legacy: My Father Sandro Paternostro’s 100th Birthday
Reflecting on my father, Sandro Paternostro, on what would have been his 100th birthday. A pioneer in television journalism, he left an incredible legacy. This piece explores the meaning of legacy and how we’re remembered.
Read moreAsking Why?
When I was a little girl I liked asking “why?”. My mum would answer “Warum, warum? Weil die Bananen sind krumm” which means “Why? Why? Because bananas are crooked”.
Read morePush, Pull, Twist and Rejoice
Have you ever looked at a yoga pose and thought, "Why!??! Why on earth would I want to contort myself into THAT?"
Then you try it, can't do it and then get annoyed. Then think, "Why can't I swivel my head 180 degrees and lightly place my nose between my butt cheeks?" Finally it's followed by "It's not fair".
Read moreYoga isn't sport or exercise
As controversial as this notion of 'yoga not being exercise' is, especially when we do it in gyms, it is worth considering… The whole point of yoga is to reach enlightenment. This is a bit of a tricky place to find. We first have to stop all our 'mind chatter'. Then, discover our true self and perhaps, after that we might be good to go.
Read moreBe Better. Be Faster. Be More… WHY?
Yoga is so much easier in the bath. All those poses where I have to lift my entire body weight just using my hands - piece of cake. The poses where I have to put a leg behind my head- easy. (Well... perhaps 'close' to my head.) Forward folds - easy peasy- you can't go too far or you'll drown.
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