Christmas. Some things we don’t have to do December 11, 2018 There are some things we don’t have to do at Christmas. We don’t have to exchange laughter for stress. We don’t have to take responsibility for everyone else’s happiness. We… read more »
Think slow You’ll do better November 27, 2018 There are times for quick thinking. Perhaps you discover your house is on fire; or you need some mental maths in the supermarket. Quick thinking has its place…but it can… read more »
A bad day at the office? Some are worse than others November 13, 2018 We’ve all had a bad day at the office; even soldiers have them. The former soldier was speaking to an interviewer on Armistice Day. He had served in Afghanistan, but… read more »
Security or adventure? It can be a difficult choice October 30, 2018 Sometimes we want security; and sometimes we want freedom to explore. Sometimes we long for things just the way they are; and sometimes we want to walk out the door… read more »
The incident by the river. Is there something you can’t let go of? October 22, 2018 In a far away land two monks approach a river. Standing by the side of the river is a woman. She cannot cross, not wishing to ruin her nice clothes… read more »
Upset? Remember the lake October 16, 2018 Some of us are easily upset, whether it’s a remark, an unexpected event or even a look. Our equilibrium is disturbed and our peace destroyed. Like salt in our tea,… read more »
The energy of joy. Why Geoff has started making his bed September 25, 2018 I was in a company recently. We were thinking about how we put meaning into our days. Without meaning, without moments of appreciation and awareness in our day, life can… read more »
Small things. Life coaching from Vincent van Gogh September 17, 2018 Each day we are given the strength to do small things; for our life is comprised of such events. There are no big things; just small things well lived. Perhaps… read more »
Does your job fit? How we wear our work matters August 8, 2018 Understanding who you are and what you have to offer is an important aspect of growing up. Only trial and error brings this understanding, as we reflect on our experiences,… read more »
The magic answer to stress. And it’s five miles long August 2, 2018 Nadine works in the NHS; she has three teenage children. She gets stressed by her job; she gets even more stressed at home. Irritations go round and round in her… read more »