There are no limits in a world powered by the cult of more. We are encouraged to acquire without limit...not only to succeed but to exceed. There is always more to be had. Enough is never enough. We are pushed to measure ourselves by the standards set by society, often overlooking the fact that society … Continue reading Making Less Of More
Here, Now Or Then, When.
Our present can be dictated by our past. Our future can be fuelled by our fears. We get to decide the path we will follow. We make our own choices. The then and when are part of our here and now and must be accepted as piece of the journey we are on. We may … Continue reading Here, Now Or Then, When.
The Inevitability Of Change
Change is difficult. Choosing to alter a circumstance, situation or relationship is challenging. The fear of failure looms large. And yet there are many times when we are required to face the inevitability of change. We are required to look beyond what already exists and consider the alternatives. There is always another way to do … Continue reading The Inevitability Of Change
Looking And Leaping
Dissatisfaction is a major catalyst for change. But it can also create a confusion that not only clouds planning but hides reality. It's not possible to plot a successful move forward before fully understanding where we are at this point in time. A change in circumstances based on a whim is a potentially dangerous move. … Continue reading Looking And Leaping
Tipping The Balance
Natural curiosity is the driving force behind the pursuit of knowledge. The need to know and understand stays with us throughout our lifetime. And there is always something new to learn. Undiscovered truths and experiences await. If we seek there's a very good chance that we will find. Avoidance or selective ignorance results in confusion … Continue reading Tipping The Balance
A Testament To Investment
We live with the expectation that an investment will be followed by a return. We give in order to get. We expect that the return will be value-added. And, while that may be reasonable and understandable in the financial world, it does not necessarily apply in the emotional world. Relationships founder when one of the … Continue reading A Testament To Investment
Down, Up Or Sideways
When faced with challenges we have two choices...quit or push on. The first choice offers no resolution. The second brings with it the chance of success. The problem with quitting is that we will probably never know how close we were to achieving our initial aim. Falling short of our target - whether physical, emotional … Continue reading Down, Up Or Sideways
The Lies Of The Unwise
If a lie is told often enough, with conviction and enthusiasm, there is a very good chance that it may be accepted as truth. The result of believing that something wrong is something right sits between the two extremes of minor confusion and ultimate disaster. In short, we have the responsibility to ourselves to act … Continue reading The Lies Of The Unwise
The Traction Of Action
The solutions to many of the situations and circumstances that cause us grief are often obvious. Experience and education combine to give us ability to recognise problems. We know what hurts or confuses. We can often see the source of whatever it is that is causing us to worry excessively or to struggle. Despite that, … Continue reading The Traction Of Action
The Deal With Disappointment
One of life's greatest survival skills is the ability to survive disappointment. We are often confronted with the situation where reality falls short of expectation. Things do not always turn out the way we had envisaged they would. Our reaction can be an emotional one but, at times, it can also be physical. We can … Continue reading The Deal With Disappointment
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