The Holistic Balance System
I am delighted to present the latest development in my work. It is the result of a joint endeavour with my partner, Dr Ursula Rustler (www.drpovey-rustler.com) , and is the most thorough programme of discovery, education, well-being and healing that I recommend you look at and explore for yourself. It is called the Holistic Balance System (HBS) and you can go there via this link... Read More
The Toymaker’s Tale
I had to stay in Munich unexpectedly due to aircraft malfunction. It’s strange how sometimes things contrive to give you what you need, I would call it the Universe but some might find that a little out there. I met a man, we’ll call him Steve, who was a toymaker. He was in Munich for a toy fair. We talked about the weather, I knew it was bad in Boston where he was from... Read More
Personal Development/Study Group in Vienna
Personal Study/Development Group With Peter J Levine and Dr Ursula Rustler Author, broadcaster and international speaker Peter J Levine and eminent physician Dr Ursula Rustler are inviting applications to be considered for a course in personal growth and development. The course will be held monthly in Vienna, starting on Friday 18th February. Places are limited to twelve students,... Read More
Twelve ‘not to be missed’ seminars
Following the success of Energy and Happiness or The Mystic Path in England, Austria and Turkey, I am going to be beginning a programme of seminars withTwelve ‘not to be missed’ seminars and workshops in Vienna; given by me and eminent physician and medical practitioner Dr Ursula Rustler. The series is a detox for the Mind and Spirit that addresses a range of topics and issues.... Read More
“What values should we live by in order to live the genuinely Good Life?”
I gave a talk at the Sage in Gateshead today as part of the BBC Free Thinking Festival to be broadcast next week. These are the bullet point notes I used: “What values should we live by in order to live the genuinely good life?” 1. That happiness is a choice – in adult life it is not a random or freakish event. Consider the placebo effect Endorphin secretion... Read More
How to age successfully in 5 easy steps
The mysteries of life.. are not so mysterious really. Many of them are what we euphemistically call ‘common sense’. If you want to grow old gracefully, successfully and with increased longevity, follow these simple tips. 1. Stay physically active Physical activity floods the body with oxygen which is a little like turbo charging the body’s systems. Those systems... Read More
The Eagle
I received a visitor last night, unexpected and unannounced. I shall present you first with the facts of the narrative. As someone concerned with development, the esoteric and the mystic path I have my own thoughts on this event, but it remains remarkable enough in itself to merit telling without embellishment. It was dark outside and there was a disturbance of some kind in the... Read More
How to get the best of you
This is a dialogue I had with a student, I’ve changed details, but the remit is consistent. I thought I would add a series of ‘How to’ articles to enable you to develop a better feel for what is practical and implementable. This one starts the series with diet and exercise. Try to approach eating this way: Remember what we have discussed previously regarding... Read More
The Multiverse
I attended a seminar today which addressed the Multiverse. The Multiverse is an idea of multiple universes, hence multiverse as opposed to universe. The fundamental principle behind the idea is that there are many universes of many different constructions, some with laws like our own, some with different laws. So this was a seminar with theoretical physicists, philosophers and writers... Read More
How to find out what you want
The precursor to happiness is knowing what you have and what you want and going after it. The pursuit, the chase is everything. Critically, it’s about what you want, not what you think you should want. Spend some serious time with that thought alone: What do you want? Here are some considerations that may help. Forget any belief systems for the moment; let’s deal in... Read More



