It’s a sunny winter’s afternoon, about 3.15pm - chilly, but all seems well with the world. What if I told you that, despite appearances, this was your last day of life? What would you do in your final hours? What would be your biggest regret? What would you have done more of? And less of? Bronnie Ware, an Australian nurse, spent several years working in palliative care, tending to … [Read more...] about How to live live without regret
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Deep listening with the ear in your chest
I was lucky enough to be invited by Dr Mark Atkinson, founder of the Academy of Lifestyle Medicine and creator of Human Potential Coaching, to assist on his first workshop of the year. This was my first opportunity to co-facilitate, and what a privilege it was to witness the personal breakthroughs made by the individual participants. By the end of the fourth day everyone had reached a … [Read more...] about Deep listening with the ear in your chest
Always touched by your presence, dear
Yesterday’s history, tomorrow’s a mystery, today’s a gift - that’s why they call it the present. You may have heard that one before and it might seem a bit of a cliche but it’s worth looking into what that really means in practice. It’s all about freeing ourselves from the past, not worrying about the future and living in the moment. How does that work, though? How do you live in the moment? … [Read more...] about Always touched by your presence, dear
Worrying is like praying for what you don’t want
A confession: I have suffered from worry sickness for what seems like my whole life. Even in the face of overwhelming positive evidence to the contrary, my thoughts still have a tendency to conjure up the worst-case scenario in many situations. The difference these days is that, when worrying thoughts arise, I recognise them for what they are so that they no longer have such power over me. The … [Read more...] about Worrying is like praying for what you don’t want
Effort vs effortlessness
Let go of the tension in your body. Let go of the need to act, do, achieve, accomplish. Just for a few minutes hide under the duvet and curl up. Let go of pressure and expectation. Give yourself permission to be. And see what happens. This came to me the other day as I collapsed on my bed and succumbed to the symptoms of food poisoning. It was a message I needed to hear, and I’m glad I had the … [Read more...] about Effort vs effortlessness
The body is wiser than the mind
Having spent the past three days on planet poorly, I am gradually returning to planet earth and wondering what hit me. It was probably the tuna that was one day past its sell-by rather than the solar storms but whatever it was it has given me plenty of opportunity to rest and sleep rather than think, plan or ruminate. At times like these we need to let go and allow our body wisdom to take … [Read more...] about The body is wiser than the mind