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Choice
A lot of stress is caused by believing that we are hemmed into a corner in a particular situation and have no power over the outcome. When we feel under pressure and the ‘fight or flight’ reflex kicks in, we can … Continue reading
Posted in Musings
Tagged choice, contemplation, meditation, power, stress, stress relief
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Internal
Everything starts with the internal. It’s a very simple and elegant concept, but it can take us a lifetime to appreciate this. From an early age, we are taught to view the pursuit of happiness as external to us and to … Continue reading
Posted in Musings
Tagged contentment, empowerment, external, happiness, internal, responsibility
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Authentic
In business, social and personal interactions, trust is a vital element in establishing a healthy and lasting relationship. Trust is built up over time and through consistency of action. There are no short cuts to establishing real trust and maintaining it … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership
Tagged authenticity, consistency, fairness, leadership, management, trust
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Growth
For those who set out on the path of spiritual growth, there are a few thorny issues to contend with. Perhaps the most obvious, but least recognised, is that growth is not easy – and indeed comes with a degree … Continue reading
Posted in Philosophy
Tagged crystals, growth, humility, spiritual growth, spirituality, unconditional love
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Accept
The biggest underlying cause of stress is the refusal to accept that which we have no control over. Whether it is what we see on the news, other people around us or time disappearing down the plughole, most of the … Continue reading
Posted in Philosophy
Tagged accept, acceptance, control, meditation, serenity prayer, serentity
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Compassion
If we are to evolve further as a species, there are certain qualities that will need to be valued over others. One such quality is compassion – the emotion that we feel when we witness the suffering of others. Whereas empathy … Continue reading
Posted in Culture
Tagged altruism, compassion, empathy, kindness, leadership, teaching
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Honesty
Above all else, the need for honesty in any relationship is paramount. Without honesty, the relationship is doomed either to fail or to reach a point and then stagnate. And it isn’t easy to be totally honest with anyone. We … Continue reading
Posted in Honesty
Tagged consideration, courage, honesty, openness, unconditional love
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Protection
Sometimes our instinct to protect our loved ones from pain or suffering in life can be counter productive. Our eagerness to protect can smother them and prevent them from learning the lessons that they need to learn to protect themselves in … Continue reading
Forgive
One of the most difficult lessons we learn in life is that we cannot hold on to anger, resentment and negative feelings without causing ourselves harm. It is important for our own health and peace of mind that we are … Continue reading
Posted in Philosophy
Tagged anger, forgiveness, Gandhi, love, Nelson Mandela, resentment, self harm, self hatred
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Moment
Life is change – it is never static. No matter how much we may want things to remain the same, they never are. Every moment is different from the one before and will be different from the one to follow. This … Continue reading
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