Every day marvellous things happen that many regard as unexpected. Apparently out of the blue, we meet that special person, win a good piece of work, nail that pitch, resolve that conflict. Is it really unexpected? These things happen to us when we show up, be our true selves and put in the hard work.… Continue reading The Marvellous Unexpected
Tag: mindset
Abundance
A long time ago, someone told me about something called The Abundance Mindset, the idea that there is enough in the world for all of us. I thought it was idealistic nonsense, until I realised that when you start the habit of getting the most from your personal resources and what is available around you,… Continue reading Abundance
It Gets Late Early
It gets late early was a phrase I first heard in Cumbria. It is even more applicable up here in the Highlands. I was reminded of this yesterday, when, for the first time in months, I had to switch on the lights for my evening virtual session. My American participants were amused by this happening… Continue reading It Gets Late Early
The Unexpected
One of the best pleasures in life is the unexpected. The people we meet, the opportunities that emerge, the great things we notice. Working from home means that on an unexpectedly hot, sunny morning, we get a great walk, with a hazy view over the firth and a selection of washed-up wood, including a weathered… Continue reading The Unexpected
Tipping Buckets and Perspectives
This week brought inspiration, beyond the fine people I worked with. I read an essay by Paul Farley about the Tipping Buckets. Officially the Piazza Fountain, they were a regular stop on me and my Dad’s Sunday morning walks around Liverpool City Centre as a child. I was fascinated by the buckets: tipping, moving, emptying… Continue reading Tipping Buckets and Perspectives