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BONBADAK DREAM


Redwoods Forest - Heal Your Soul
Breathe in the fresh air.
Pause.
Stare at the soft morning light penetrate through the giant trees.
I ❤️ Redwoods Forest.
David Clouston
6 days ago1 min read


Blue Lake - A Beautiful Run In Nature
The beauty and difference of this run was that it was not about time or winning.
Instead of me trying to run against time, it was about how many laps of the lake I could do.
David Clouston
Oct 42 min read


Tiny Stories of Change - The Red Cup
Over time, the cup grew on me.
I started to like the look of it.
It no longer appeared cold, but warm.
One day, I made the bold move and took it down from the upper shelf of the cupboard...
David Clouston
Sep 131 min read


Tiny Stories of Change - My Heavy Bag
When I get home from work, I walk upstairs and unload my heavy bag and gym gear.
However, this week I was so tired I didn't feel like going straight upstairs.
Usually, I would plow through, and even if I was dog tired, I would go upstairs.
David Clouston
Sep 62 min read


How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days - Movie Review & Reflections
It's nice, as ultimately both of them could not fake it forever, eventually their true selves shine through.
David Clouston
Aug 232 min read


Federal Square Cafe - A Welcoming Atmosphere With A View
In the mornings, it is lovely, as the sun pours into the deck and through the windows.
The cafe is popular at morning tea and lunchtime, with CBD workers frequenting the place.
David Clouston
Jul 201 min read


God and Adam - Michelangelo's Famous 500-Year-Old Sistine Chapel Painting
Michelangelo never explained what his famous painting meant.
Scholars believe the painting depicts the biblical moment when God breathes life into Adam, the first man.
David Clouston
Jul 132 min read


Life After Death? A Close Friend Riding The Blue
Because I was the oldest sibling in my family, he was like an older brother.
David Clouston
Jul 51 min read


The Most Powerful Force In The Universe - Did Albert Einstein Write These Words?
I ask you to guard the letters as long as necessary, years, decades, until society is advanced enough to accept what I will explain below.
There is an extremely powerful force that, so far, science has not found a formal explanation to. It is a force that includes and governs all others, and is even behind any phenomenon operating in the universe and has not yet been identified by us.
David Clouston
Jun 283 min read


Spirited Away - Reflections On The Classic Japanese Anime Film
Greed and love are so well expressed through the original characters set in a world where spirits and the human world overlap.
Each encounter nudges Chihiro to grow in courage, inner strength, and kindness.
David Clouston
Jun 212 min read


The Most Positive Person I Met
A few years ago, I was volunteering, doing promotional work.
I was handing out brochures to people on the street and letting them know about the meditation I do.
I met people from all walks of life.
David Clouston
Jun 151 min read


The Method To Overcome "Ground Hog Day"
Before meditation, I experienced "Ground Hog Day" every day.
Just like Bill Murray's classic comedy, every day seemed the same.
It was like being stuck inside a boring television repeat.
After meditation, each day can be a new day.
David Clouston
Jun 81 min read


Hike Mount Manaia - Things To Do In Whangarei
Spending time in Whangarei and looking for something to do?
If you like the outdoors, then hiking up Mount Manaia might be a good option.
Mount Manaia is a 35 minute drive from Whangarei township and is a relatively easy walk.
David Clouston
May 241 min read


Do You Want To Dance? - Age Knows No Boundary
Behind her age was a true soul who let go on the dance floor, not caring about what others thought.
David Clouston
May 43 min read


Coffee General - Consistently Good Coffee - Review
The owner puts extra care into delivering his cups with a love for what he does. He provides very good customer service. He must be very diligent as he is so consistent at what he does.
David Clouston
Apr 251 min read


Before the Houses are Built - A busy time for Developers (& the Project Team!)
Architects, engineers, town planners, urban designers, ecologists and traffic engineers are very busy at the moment in Auckland.
David Clouston
Apr 191 min read


Waterfront Half Marathon - 21k Reflections
Perfect conditions came, with no wind, and sun rise over still water.
David Clouston
Apr 121 min read


Acceptance - How It Changed My Life - Reflections & Opportunities
I realised these were my own judgments. They were not created by someone else.
David Clouston
Mar 11 min read


ParkRun Saturday 8am - A Free and Fun Way To Exercise
I am always amazed how a 25 minute run sets me up for the day. If you are looking for a free consistent way to exercise I recommend ParkRun.
David Clouston
Feb 151 min read


Le Roy's Bush - A Hidden Gem In Auckland City - A Short Walk Worth Trying
Walking further up the valley gives you an extra 5-10 minute walk and you can see tall Kauri trees rising high into the sky.
David Clouston
Feb 82 min read
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