A useful metaphor came to mind when I was pondering why spirituality was important for me. Imagine being on a long, arduous journey. You’ve been following a difficult map with lots of twists and turns and very few signposts to help you. Something hasn’t felt right for a while but you can’t quite put your …
Monthly Archives: May 2020
Why Clues to Happiness?
Ever had that “a-ha” moment? Ever thought, oh wow, I suddenly get it? Everything just clicks. It doesn’t matter what it is – it could be anything from finally understanding why self-care is important to suddenly seeing someone else’s viewpoint. Those moments usually happen when we let ourselves step outside of our minds. Stepping back …
Boarding School – a Curse or a Privilege?
As I watched my parents driving away into a dark, cold October night, the helplessness and anguish that I felt in the pit of my stomach is beyond words. Anyone with boarding school experience will recognise that feeling and wonder today if it was a curse or a privilege. I remember the whole school was …
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Meeting your new reality with Curiosity and Openness
Have you ever stood on one of those sand hills when it started shifting? You feel that sudden lurch in your stomach when you realise you’ve lost your grip and you’re falling. Some will stumble, regain their footing and laugh about it. Others will panic because they might have a bad knee or a bad …
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Is Work My Identity? And Finding my True Purpose and Self
Imagine being told that you’re going to wear one coat and one coat only for the rest of your life. You have to choose carefully because you can’t change it later. Tough, right? It depends on how warm you need it to be and how smart or relaxed. That’s essentially what we’re asking each other …
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