Perspectives

We have spoken previously about life’s ‘curve balls’ and today I will share learnings from one of my own. By definition, such ‘unforeseen’ circumstances demand that you make decisions without being sure of the ‘right’ step or even the ‘first’ step – inaction is not an option. My physical home environment was proving to be…

“Fate is a story that’s been written for you by somebody else. Destiny is a story that you write.” I was reading an article last weekend, and this caught my attention. It made me think – “What is the story I am writing for myself.?” And “What actions have shaped my story along my journey…

As a tennis tragic I am currently in detox mode. The investment of time over January was, however, of great value. It provided the opportunity to be an observer of individuals defining or even redefining the elements of greatness. Furthermore, it provided some insightful clues, not only in how to find the elements of one’s…

How do you find and maintain your ‘edge’ state? It’s easy to despair at all the bad news and horrific pictures that come at us daily, which can, if we are not discerning, impact our sense of equilibrium. But Roshi Joan Halifax, a renowned zen abbot and medical anthropologist, says this is a form of…

We are all living our own ‘personal story’ – each with its ups and downs, low points and high points. I’d like you to think about the ‘theme’ which guides your story. Can you define it and why is it important to know what it is? When you lose sight of  the ‘you’ in your story…