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 »
Kidnapped by worry? Escape plans considered October 8, 2018 Sometimes I declare myself worried. ‘I am so worried!’ I say and quite believe this to be so. ‘And haven’t I every reason to be worried? Look at these circumstances!’… 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 »
Mindfulness. Is home the hardest place? September 10, 2018 Perhaps mindfulness is hardest in the home. Home is where deep-rooted patterns of behaviour have established themselves, and where our reactions are habitual, automatic and often emotionally-charged. Bringing awareness of… 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 »
Whodunnit?.What a murder mystery says about you July 23, 2018 A friend of mine likes reading murder mysteries. But to enjoy them, he must first find out who the murderer is. Once he knows, he can then go back and… read more »
‘Fachidiot’. The Germans have a word for it July 11, 2018 It doesn’t sound polite, and it isn’t. The German word ‘Fachidiot’ – pronounced ‘Fack-ID-yot’ – refers to someone who has great subject knowledge in one area… but who doesn’t know… read more »