Have you ever had one of those days where you feel you’re just wading through treacle? And despite having lots to accomplish you either can’t get started, keep coming up against obstacles or things just take forever to get done? Contrast that with those days when things come together almost effortlessly and you even surprise [...]
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Uphill struggle or effortless ease?
Authentic Success
Have you ever bought a pair of shoes, or a smart new outfit, and then stepped out and realised that they just didn’t fit properly? And while you’re wearing them you just can’t ignore how they feel, you know something’s not right and the thought of it just keeps distracting you and playing on your [...]
Human Race
Is it just me or have you noticed how fast everyone seems to be going these days? Everywhere I look, people seem to be rushing through life, racing to complete their next challenge, frantically working to achieve their latest goal or, worse still, desperately striving to become a better person. And it’s not only physically [...]
Happy New Year!
Well, it’s that time of year again, when everyone seems to be talking of new year’s resolutions, setting goals for 2012 and all the changes they want to make. And why not, it’s as good a time as any? Although I do believe that we shouldn’t feel compelled or obliged just because of the date [...]
Natural Success
Yesterday I was chatting with a friend who’d just done some brilliant work in a challenging situation. What soon became obvious though, was that he really didnt realise just how brilliant he was. And when I complimented him on what he’d achieved, he said “Oh it was nothing, I didnt do anything special, I was [...]
A better return on your investments ;-)
With so much uncertainty around, one thing is certain, we are undergoing a period of major transition…..and those most likely to prosper will be those people who are willing to change, stay positive and create value. Trying to hang on to old models, old habits, and old ways of doing things just doesn’t make sense. [...]
Start with yourself
After writing a few days ago about how we can all contribute to creating more peace in the world by ‘being’ more peaceful ourselves, I rediscovered this article. The words were apparently written on the tomb of a Bishop in the Crypts of Westminster Abbey and are a nice reminder. “When I was young and [...]
Peace one day
A few years ago, while having dinner with a friend we got talking about which of the world problems we would solve if we had the power! At first, we found ourselves thinking about major issues such as world hunger, lack of clean water and poverty. And then we both realised that, actually, if we [...]
What will the rabbit bring you?
Welcome to the year of the Rabbit! This week marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year and the year of the Rabbit. And if you choose to believe in this ancient astrology then it promises to bring us some much-needed peace and tranquility after the turbulent tiger of 2010. According to tradition, while the Tiger makes waves, the Rabbit brings peace. This is the [...]