Walking the Birks of Aberfeldy recently, I was struck by the power of the waterfalls, their speed, strength and beauty. It got me thinking about the people I meet who tell me they have ‘no’ or ‘little’ power. There’s a lot more to power than age or seniority. We could have expert power, based on… Continue reading Power
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The Calm After the Storm
After a wet and windy few days, it was good to wake up to calmness. Even better to spend time walking around the Glenmore Forest, breathing in the fresh, crisp, pine air. Calmness is a wonderful, underrated thing. Something I learned rather slowly, after realising that living on your nerves is tiring and not always… Continue reading The Calm After the Storm
Nature’s Excellence
We are what we repeatedly do, excellence is not an act, but a habit (Aristotle) Walking around Glen Feshie today, it was easy to see the excellence of the great old trees around the Uath Lochan. Every year, they withstand whatever winter throws at them, before they bloom in the spring. There is so much… Continue reading Nature’s Excellence
Flourishing
There’s something special about going to a place you haven’t been to for nearly four years and seeing it flourish. The worst of the winter has passed with more green emerging. And for us, the days are getting longer, we wear thinner layers, things seem easier. We enjoy what we do, where we go and… Continue reading Flourishing
Clear Your Cache
A long time ago, I picked up a healthy virtual habit. When you run a virtual session, your computer works hard for you, picking up all sorts of things that deplete its power and energy, while keeping you going. So, after every session, I clear my computer’s cache, to rejuvenate it and minimise any issues… Continue reading Clear Your Cache
My Time is Mine
I will be doing a bit of work over the weekend, like I normally do. I ‘bunked off’ yesterday afternoon, then did some work in the evening. I can do this because much of my time is mine. I do less full-day sessions these days, so I often have small gaps during the day. In… Continue reading My Time is Mine
An Upside of Down
Fourteen years ago, I heard a strange sentence. ‘I love recessions.’ I was in a training centre in Leeds, a recession was coming fast, the TV news full of grim statistics. I was chatting with a fellow freelance trainer who said, ‘I love recessions.’ What?? ‘Yeah, I love them, they sharpen you up and provide… Continue reading An Upside of Down
Contemplation
Amidst the busyness in our lives, it is helpful to make time for some contemplation. Time and space to reflect on what has happened, what will happen and how we feel about it all. There is always a place for fast thinking and decision-making. Have a think about your situations that suit it. Then consider… Continue reading Contemplation
Contrast
Over the past few weeks, I’ve noticed people appearing happier with a return to their workplaces. They tell me they are enjoying the contrast between their time at home and workplace. Home working can save time and money; it can bring relative solitude. The workplace offers face to face interaction with colleagues, a higher level… Continue reading Contrast
Weathered Resilience
At the end of a busy, fulfilling week, it’s great to recharge the batteries in nature. Walking around Glen Feshie, we revisited the Frank Bruce Sculpture Trail, where each piece is intended to withstand the Highland climate without cosmetic alterations, until it breaks and dissolves into the soil where it stands. Like so many people… Continue reading Weathered Resilience