Easter is more significant for me this year than it has been for a very long time. I have leapt off the cliff at an ending, and I’m floating toward a new beginning. I don’t[…]
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Category: Being
Justification Not Required
As I prepared for a long-awaited road trip last weekend, it dawned on me I am free to choose the life I desire without restriction. Or guilt or shame. And yet whilst acknowledging this revelation,[…]
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The Importance of Being Me
You’re never going to be everyone’s cup of tea. What matters most is that you find joy in being you. I enjoy being me. I always have. Going to the movies solo, dining alone, and[…]
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False Expectations
When we place expectations on others, it can only ever lead to disappointment and self-inflicted frustration. When placing expectations on another person, we stop focussing on what we contribute to the dynamics of a situation.[…]
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The Legacy of Prejudice
As a professional project manager within the construction industry, overcoming prejudice has been a mighty hurdle. The other day something happened that prompted a realisation. Even though the same dynamics persist and historical battle scars[…]
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The Power of Gentleness
We often forget about the power of gentleness in our daily business. This is often the case when dealing with people we perceive as ‘difficult’. Sometimes during our busy day it is easier to push[…]
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What Is Mindfulness?
Some describe mindfulness as a method of slowing down the mind to change the perception of traumatic events. Mindfulness as a wellness technique has definitely worked for me. However, I have to say this is[…]
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Battling the Fires Within
With the fires taking hold around the Nelson Tasman region this past week, people have been tested to the very core of their being. Whilst there has been a lot of fear, there has also[…]
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The Path to Happiness & Joy
I have noticed lately that everything seems to lead back to happiness, joy and living in the moment. The past week has been like travelling along a ring road. Irrespective of the direction I set[…]
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I’ll be Happy When….
Many beings struggle with happiness. Delight is often associated with the achievement of an outcome. We spend much of our lives fantasising about how wonderful life will be when life all works out the way[…]
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