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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 [...]

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 [...]

Well, it’s that time of year again, when everyone seems to be talking of new year’s resolutions, setting goals for 2011 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 [...]

Recently I’ve begun practicing the Japanese martial art of Aikido ;-) And whilst I’m definitely very much a novice, it’s still quite amazing to experience the strength and power that can arise without physical effort or brut force. Aikido means ‘The way of harmony of spirit’ and uses natural movements like yielding and flow to [...]

There’s so much talk these days of uncertainty, and of these uncertain times we’re living in, it seems as if this is something to fear. Yet if we just pause for a moment…..how many of us, honestly, would want to be absolutely certain about the future, know exactly what’s going to happen for the rest [...]

When I woke up this morning I got quite a surprise! As i slid my feet into my snug, warm slippers I felt something strange under my right foot. And when I removed my foot and shook the slipper… out fell a HUGE spider :-o You can imagine my surprise! I’d like to say that [...]