I woke up this morning and looked out the window to see a wonder. The fields at the back of the house completely white with frost, and the low autumn sun sneaking up, making everything shine with colour. Spectacular. There are moments in life that take your breath away. When you stop, and go “wow!”.
Is there life BEFORE death? – That is the question! Read More »
Another thing I’ve realised, as I still find myself convalescing from this flu … or super hero transformation, whatever it may be … is that destiny has it’s own timetable. As much as I’d like to be up and running on full power, like, yesterday, that isn’t an option. Doing as little as possible still
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When you’ve been out of the world for over a week, it teaches you a certain kind of humility. This humility comes when you realise everything is ticking along completely as normal – without you. I was not required for reality to function. Isn’t that disappointing? I’m irrelevant to the functioning of the world. And
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But it certainly was a close thing. Sorry I’ve been MIA but I had a real dose of something nasty. I’ve never been so sick as not being able to stand and having to crawl to the loo, then deciding that I’d better have a little rest on the way back. The most amazing thing
It’s ok – I pulled through, just! Read More »
Happy? You are focusing on the simple fact that all is well in your life. You’re enjoying it because everything is going great. You’re focused on the good, and my how good it is. You can do this any time you like. Any time. No matter what seems to be happening in your life. It’s
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In this day and age where being super busy is a twisted sign of honour and social standing … “I am SO busy, therefore I am important and involved in great works”. Meditation is sold as a means to be more productive, to focus harder, get clearer and more energetic. To achieve, because if you’re
Not what you’ve been sold, is it? Read More »
Question from someone that came in yesterday, and it’s a doozy: ___________ Do you believe in feeling other people’s pain because there are a hell of a lot of hurting people out there. People who have lost their soul mate of 30 years, like me. War torn families, famine, then there’s all the muggings, burglary.
The most little known yet super effective way of helping someone Read More »
Someone I met recently was saying that a book was advising her to tell her thoughts “go away!”, or something similar. Just as I’m writing I find it curiouser and curiouser. I guess just because you can write a book doesn’t mean you know what you’re talking about (apologies if that sounds snarky but, you
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Being a work from home dad I get to spend a lot of time with my daughter. I’m incredibly grateful for that as she is awesome – And she is the perfect reminder of how I want to live my life. No Robbie, not filling my nappy, dribbling and chewing on everything, but simply being
When you’re too busy surviving you forget the point Read More »
Let’s get something out in the open, first of all. Your biggest cause of stress lies in your control issues. Do you know that? It’s ok – you’re one, I’m one, everyone has a control freak inside. In the attempt to secure something, you try to control the uncontrollable. And that means you stress and