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Home
Home is one of those words that means something to everybody. For many of us, ‘home’ may refer to a number of different places. For example, when we say home, we usually mean the place where we currently live – whether alone, … Continue reading
Regret
Our lives are full of decisions that need making.. Most of which we make only semi-consciously – left or right, up or down, smooth or crunchy. And yet each one of these small decisions changes our path slightly, bringing in … Continue reading
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Tagged authenticity, Buddha, calm, decision making, intuition, meditation, regret, serenity
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Resurrection
New beginnings, renewal and growth are the order of the day at this time of year. Anyone thinking of making major changes to their lives or careers at this time will be wondering whether they are making the right decision. … Continue reading
Rise
Taking action is the only way to solve our issues and change our circumstances. It sounds obvious, but many people overlook this simple fact. If we don’t take action, don’t change something – nothing will change for the better. We … Continue reading
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Tagged action, authenticity, change, compassion, empathy, leadership, power, rise up, sheep, take control
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Sitting
We lead such busy lives these days, that it is hard to get everything done. More and more is expected of us from those around us – work, family, friends and society. It can be very debilitating trying to keep … Continue reading
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Tagged calm, meditation, peace, sitting meditation, sitting quietly, stress, stress relief, Tao
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River
Whilst out running along the River Parrett in Somerset recently, I realised that I had somehow managed to stray from my original path. I hadn’t noticed where I went wrong or how I came to be where I was – in … Continue reading
Rabbits
Anyone who has a dog and walks her in the countryside will be aware that this time of year is particularly frustrating for your dog. Everywhere they turn, there are little white tails bouncing across the ruts, disappearing down a hole … Continue reading
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Tagged enlightenment, greyhounds, meditation, peace, rabbits, reflection, sitting, Tao Te Ching
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Water
Leaders would do well to consider the properties of water and attempt to imbue themselves with some of these qualities. Water can take many forms, depending on the circumstances it finds itself in. It cannot be destroyed: it merely changes … Continue reading
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Tagged business, Lao Tzu, leadership, strength, Tao Te Ching, Taoism, water
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Paths
Whilst out running recently, I was greeted by the sight of the stile above. It stands alone in a secluded woodland and is not connected to any fences, hedges, wires or other barriers. I have run this route many times … Continue reading
Creation
A good friend asked me once: ‘What have you created today?’ It stopped me in my tracks a little at the time. I answered without thinking: ‘I have created space’. I wasn’t sure at the time what I meant by … Continue reading
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