Friday’s walk was chilly and bathed in sunshine, blue sky reflected in the water. Saturday’s walk was under a dark, brooding sky, the water almost as dark with the wind blowing a hoolie. And yet, we enjoyed both walks for what they were. Invigorating. Especially Saturday! For all the contrasting experiences we have in life,… Continue reading Contrasts and Constants
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Fall is Back
It’s that time of year again. The mornings stay dark longer, the light slips from the evenings a bit more quickly. Sunburnt becomes weather-beaten. I like the American concept of Fall. Much of what we enjoy in the summer falls/disappears to be replaced by something different that we love at least as much. Nature’s changes… Continue reading Fall is Back
Looking Out to Sea
There is something relaxing about looking out to sea. Water can have such a calming effect on us. Look a little deeper. The sea teaches us much more. The open spaces create a blank canvas to plan and carry out our next moves. It can throw the unexpected towards us, teaching us to thrive in… Continue reading Looking Out to Sea
Rest and Be Thankful
When you love your work and are thankfully having lots of it to do, it’s tempting to think you don’t really need a holiday. But you do. Really, you do. I’m often told that my delivery style is energetic and people seem surprised when I tell them I’m 59. Curiousity, loving the work and creating… Continue reading Rest and Be Thankful
Comfort Zone
I had an interesting conversation recently. Someone asked me if I was doing face to face work again. I said ‘Not yet, though there’s some coming up later in the year.’ They then proceeded to tell me I was living in my ‘comfort zone’. ‘How come?’ was my response. I got a fairly unintelligible answer.… Continue reading Comfort Zone
Rolling with the Spring Haze
If you read Taleb’s work (well worth it, by the way), you’ll notice that he recommends a bit of chaos and disorder in our lives. Working through it makes us stronger and more agile. This week has seen the mild chaos of work inside the house, losing space, everything seemingly in a different place. And… Continue reading Rolling with the Spring Haze
Another Year
I woke up this morning, a year older. I am now 59. Some might say that’s old, whatever that means. I say if you mix purpose with pleasure, throw in a bit of hard work, attitude and gratitude, you can enjoy whatever age you are. The list of people I want to thank for their… Continue reading Another Year
Busy
Are you busy? I was asked that three times last week. My standard reply these days is ‘Yes thanks, lots of interesting things happening at the moment.’ A subtle shift in language has made a positive difference for me; a reminder to stay engaged and grateful with what’s filling up the diary. And busy isn’t… Continue reading Busy
Serendipity
How often does something great happen and it feels like everything has fallen into place for you? If that’s the case, take a step back and consider your actions, your choices and the part they’ve played. I’m a great believer in fate. I think we can shape situations for ourselves, too. Our thinking, preparation, networking,… Continue reading Serendipity
The Right Kind of Clothes
We’re at that time of year when people ask me, ‘How do you deal with the cold up there’? I always think of that great Billy Connolly quote, ‘There’s no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong kind of clothes’. Winter weather is like life itself. Wear the right clothes, get out and enjoy… Continue reading The Right Kind of Clothes