PUT THE GLASS DOWN
21 Jun 2023
A Zen master raised a small glass, half filled with water, and asked his students: “How heavy is this glass of water?” Answers called out […]
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ARE YOU STUCK IN THE DRAMA TRIANGLE?
14 Jun 2023
One of the most powerful questions I ever asked myself is Am I in control of my life? Or put another way, Am I in […]
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YOUR VALUES ARE THE COMPASS THAT DIRECT YOUR LIFE
07 Jun 2023
One of the best things I have ever done is write down my core values. It’s the start of the process of working out what […]
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900 DAYS ALCOHOL-FREE
31 May 2023
A few days ago, I journeyed past the 900 Day alcohol-free marker on the road called the rest of my life. Today I feel as […]
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LOVE WILL RETURN – A SHORT STORY
24 May 2023
I read a powerful short story earlier this week from the famous writer Franz Kafka and wanted to share it in this week’s newsletter… Kafka […]
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HOW TO FIND YOUR PURPOSE
17 May 2023
My purpose is a core part of my identity. It embodies my values and my beliefs. It is my mission in life. Living an alcohol-free […]
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NO MUD NO LOTUS
11 May 2023
I love the Zen saying “No Mud No Lotus” meaning beauty and growth can arise from difficult or challenging experiences. It’s about the impermanence of […]
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YOU CAN’T STOP THE WAVES BUT YOU CAN LEARN TO SURF
02 May 2023
This is a great metaphor to help manage your thoughts and inner peace I learnt whilst training as a mindfulness coach. We have around 60,000 […]
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ALLOW THE MONKEY TO SIT IN YOUR LAP
25 Apr 2023
For me a core part of well-being and living a happy life is attaining a calm mind through the practice of mindfulness. When I was […]
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ILLNESS OR WELLNESS
19 Apr 2023
I love this teaching from Indian Yoga Guru, Swami Satchidananda, who described the difference between ‘illness’ and ‘wellness’. Swami is famous for lots of things, […]
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