Am I Only Dreaming?
Why is dreaming big so frowned upon? When a child announces that he’s going to be a dancer, his parents and teachers hope he’ll grow out of it. Why is it more acceptable to say you want to be a …...
View ArticleBeing Human
I met someone at a festival recently, who made a few interesting observations about what it is to be human. As we walked by groups of animated festival-goers, he remarked: “Everybody here has paid...
View ArticleThe Dancer
As part of the Life Coaching course I’m doing, I have to attend a professional Life Coach. In my most recent session, I was telling the coach about how I sometimes think unkind thoughts about myself....
View ArticleLife is an Adventure
I am lying on a plinth, receiving an energy treatment from a friend. I close my tired eyes and sink beneath the blanket, enjoying this time and space for rest. A lot has been going on over the past few...
View ArticleFeeling Alive
Last weekend, sitting in front of a roaring fire and feasting on cheese and red wine, I asked my friend: “What fills you with passion?” “What do you mean exactly,” he wondered. “What makes you feel...
View ArticleFlow
Tonight at an Amber Run gig, I watch as the band becomes immersed in playing. There’s something riveting about witnessing other people express their creativity and passion. It’s exciting to be invited...
View ArticleLife.
Yesterday morning, I walked. The wind stirred the leaves, mimicking a melody of foaming sea to shore. Yesterday evening, I received very sad news that had me sobbing. Last night, I worked at the...
View ArticleEnergy
Today, I decide to spend the whole day chilling out at home. I have a lie-in, I meditate, I eat breakfast. I reply to a few text messages. I attempt to get cheap car insurance. I have lunch. I read...
View ArticleSometimes
Do you ever feel so bad about yourself that you can’t fathom that great things could happen? You don’t believe in yourself. You forget all the good that you do. Sometimes. You close yourself off to all...
View ArticleFulfilled
I’ve made a pleasing decision to treat myself to (at least) one thing per month that will make me feel good. I never question handing over large sums for rent, insurance and petrol, so why not do the...
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