The sun is shining, I’ve been on a few errands, I’ve not been glued to Twitter/Facebook/a computer screen all morning and I’ve had a lovely lunch with my husband at our favourite local restaurant. And in an hour I’m going for a massage at my local spa. Life is good. That’s the story I’m telling myself today, and indeed the story I tell myself on most days. It … [Read more...] about Life is good. But I didn’t always tell that story
Storytelling
Who would you be without your story?
There’s an old Buddhist proverb that says when the student is ready, the teacher will appear. I have found this to be true so many times in my life, especially in those moments when serendipity intervenes and I seem to stumble upon just the right book, the perfect website or a new contact who points me in an inspiring direction. It’s appropriate that the proverb is a Buddhist one … [Read more...] about Who would you be without your story?
If women don’t want to be judged, they must stop judging
I’ve been reading a lot of stories about women in the past week. And I’m saddened that, even now, in the 21st century and after many years of feminism and equal rights, women are still judged on appearance. In an age of instant communication the rush to judgment has intensified. There are many “news” websites and magazines that specialise in celebrities’ perceived … [Read more...] about If women don’t want to be judged, they must stop judging
Who are you? The answer will shape your reality
Yesterday I was searching for inspiring quotes to put on my Pinterest board and found one that said: “I am. Two of the most powerful words. For what you put after them shapes your reality.” This reminded me of an exercise I did years ago while training to be an NLP practitioner. It was quite simple: you can try it at home with a friend. Sit next to each other, one close enough to be … [Read more...] about Who are you? The answer will shape your reality
What’s your Easter message – life or death?
Easter - what’s that all about? It moves around every year and can’t decide whether it’s about Jesus or fluffy bunnies or chocolate eggs or just a nice long weekend at the beginning of spring. But hidden within this seemingly unconnected symbolism is a consistent message, which is about binding ourselves to the cycle of nature - the renewal of life after the dark of winter. This … [Read more...] about What’s your Easter message – life or death?
What’s in a name? A story of self-acceptance
I look in the mirror and see my face, my eyes. It’s surprisingly uncomfortable. I speak the name: “Beverley.” But before I can go any further a thought pops into my head. “Why do those three syllables always sound like an order? Why does that name always make me stand to attention and assume the guilt position?” Beverley. It looks harmless enough when written down. … [Read more...] about What’s in a name? A story of self-acceptance