Aleksandra Reszelska

is a journalist and writer; she graduated from Japanese Studies at Oxford University. A seeker of Zen among the chaos of everyday life. She lives with her family in Sydney.

Bravo, Okinawa!

Soul + Body

Wellbeing

Bravo, Okinawa!

The inhabitants of the Japanese island Okinawa famously live long, satisfied lives. What is the secret to their success?

Aleksandra Reszelska

The Heart of the Desert

World + People

Nature

The Heart of the Desert

In Europe, buildings tell the most interesting stories, however in Australia, the rocks, coastlines and trees hold a fascinating history. Here, the culture is magically enchanted in nature.

Aleksandra Reszelska

There Is No Spoon

Soul + Body, World + People

Breathe In, Science

There Is No Spoon

Let’s stop fooling ourselves and admit it: the human brain has had a difficult evolutionary history. And that’s why it’s constantly wanting, constantly afraid, and constantly looking. What should we do about it? Meditate.

Aleksandra Reszelska

Soul + Body

Good Mood

Skin-To-Skin

The practice of bathing and the intimacy it entails is important in Japanese society, as evidenced by the culture of "sukinshippu".

Aleksandra Reszelska

Yoga for the Voice

Soul + Body

Breathe In

Yoga for the Voice

From Gregorian chant to Buddhist mantras, a writer explores the therapeutic properties of singing.

Aleksandra Reszelska

Let’s Bury Young Werther

Art + Stories

Opinions

Let’s Bury Young Werther

Romantic love is a human invention—what's more, it has been a disaster for relationships. Philosoper Alain de Botton deconstructs love.

Aleksandra Reszelska

The Past Perfect

Soul + Body

Good Mood

The Past Perfect

We throw out old, broken objects and worry about how we will look in the future. Yet, as the Japanese art of ‘kintsugi’ shows, it’s also possible to make the imperfect beautiful.

Aleksandra Reszelska