Does your life often feel so frantic that you feel like you never have time for anything? Are you often running from one thing to another just hoping you haven’t forgotten something in between? I think we can all relate to having had this feeling at some point. That’s why a quote I read yesterday [...]
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009
I’m reflecting again on what happens when we clean things out. Of course, preparation isn’t just in the physical sense, is it. It’s also a shaping of attitude and a way to mentally and emotionally prepare for coming things.
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Never let go of the child within – children have endless curiosity. Start each day as if we’re going to open presents, that it will be a surprise, that we will learn something new and exciting, or have serendipitous wonderful events happen to us. Nine times out of ten, whatever we expect will happen.
If you haven’t yet seen the movie ‘Julie and Julia’ with Meryl Streep and Amy Adams, treat yourself! Not only will you be delighted with brilliant acting but there’s also a modern theme about the power of influence. Can’t tell you too much – I’d hate to spoil the story! Just go and enjoy and [...]
A few years ago I was in Alice Springs with an unexpected opportunity to practise what I teach! I’d just completed a tour for the Northern Territory Government with their October Business Month: it took me not only to Darwin, but also to places that I’d yearned to visit for years – Katherine, Tennant Creek, [...]
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In July 2004 I had the privilege of speaking to 100 Adventist School Principals from all around the Pacific. As I listened to Barry, one of the first speakers, saying ‘Neglect yourself emotionally and you become toxic’, I had to agree. It led neatly to one of my topics – what I call Sanity Gaps – [...]
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Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
Have you ever ripped out a particularly inspiring clipping from a magazine or newsletter and tucked it in your diary, placed it somewhere around your desk, or even pinned it on the wall? Back in 1998 I’d done just that. The beautiful and heart-warming piece I clipped came from ‘Chicken Soup for the Soul at [...]