Friday the 13th! Loving it. Is it bad luck? Was that black cat walking in front of you good luck or not so good luck? I can’t remember for the life of me. What I do remember – and love – is when I realised that I created my own luck.
Friday 13th! Shock and horror? or Awe and wonder? Read More »
So in your urgent list of things to do today, what will you make your foundation? You may have sorted the “what you need to do”, have you sorted the how? In other words, what mode of operation are you prioritising today?
What is your priority today? Read More »
We’ve all had things that we have done, or have had done to us, that cause regret, anger, dismay. But have you ever considered that your past – all of it – has brought you right here, to this moment, to being the person who is looking through your eyes at these words? Without your
Cause for regret? or cause for hope? Read More »
Focus on the simple things. Best advice that I have ever been given. Life is so easy when you keep it simple. And becomes so extraordinarily tricky when we don’t.
What is a good result? Is it getting what you want in the short term? Or having a deeper understanding, a better perspective, “growing as a person” because you didn’t get what you wanted? Have you ever lived through something that wasn’t pleasant at the time but now when you look back, you’re actually glad
The Silver Lining. Read More »
“All the effort in the world won’t matter if you’re not inspired”– Chuck Palahniuk One of my daily rituals is making sure I stay inspired. I think in this game of life it is one of the greatest things you can do to make sure you play well. It’s easy to let the humdrum and
I got an email from Brasil (spelt with an ’s’ of course) the other day. I’m impressed about that, and I’m probably showing off by mentioning that the writer is from Brasil. It might appear that I’m attempting to impress upon you that I’m very international, but I am telling you of this, fundamentally, because the writer asked a
Keeping the important things truly important. Read More »
“You are the only problem you will ever have and you are the only solution.” – Bob Proctor Resistance is the thing that kills all enjoyment and effectiveness. The cause of all your problems is resisting what is happening. I get to talk to a lot of people so I get to have a good overall
Resistance is futile – there is an easier way. Read More »
The one single biggest thing you can do to have a better life? Take nothing seriously. It’s such an old Ishaya principle, it’s almost a motto. But it is such an uncommon skill amongst humanity it’s worth repeating, frequently.
Taking nothing seriously – the most important thing you can do. Read More »
“Oh, I don’t really think about that, because it’s wasted energy, isn’t it? What’s done is done, we can’t change that, but we can change the way we cope with it.” – Diane Piper, mother of Katie whose face was burnt in an acid attack, when asked how she felt about the attackers Everyone has challenges.
The wisdom of choosing to be happy. Read More »