An enduring memory of when my children were small was the seemingly endless questions they asked. I wonder when it is we lose the curiosity to ask questions? Maybe if more questions were asked and less statements made there would be a greater understanding of our colleagues, neighbours, family? Statements
I have a confession to make. Looking back over recent blogs you could be forgiven for thinking ‘this guy has got it all together.’ Truth to tell, things have been pretty challenging of late. I really don’t feel like that guy who has it all sorted out. As I write
I have spent many years thinking about whether what we say has an influence on what happens. My conclusion is that it does. I cannot choose what happens to me, but I can choose how I react to it. It’s here, in our reactions, that we have to learn to
While having my breakfast on Monday morning this week, I came across a piece in The Times (07/02/22) about the culture at Brewdog, the craft beer maker. Whether it is the case now I can’t comment, but according to the article the culture there is one of fear. Brewdog are
As we grow up and life happens to and around us, we often lose our wonder. The awe and wonder of life inspires us, lifts our hearts, and changes our perspective. Last week I was reminded that I needed to learn to look through the eyes of a child. I
In uncertain times such as we are currently living in – there is a temptation as leaders to look to control. The uncertainty raises the monster that is fear in our hearts and drives us to make poor decisions with unhelpful consequences. Is there an alternative? I think there is.
At this time of the year many set New Year Resolutions – things we have every intention of carrying out (often around diet and exercise)! The reality is if they last longer than the end of January you are doing well. In life, if you want to achieve something, you
Comparison is a mug’s game and yet most of us at some point will look around and wish we were someone else. The question then arises: if you are being someone else who is being you? The message of this blog is be yourself. When you compare yourself with others
One look at my garden will be enough to tell you that I am no gardener! This Christmas we were given an Amaryllis which looks like a dead bulb in the pot and nothing like the picture on the box! However, with some water and sunlight, amazingly, it will start
My grandson Hugo hits the grand age of 5 months this week. He has changed hugely in that time. However, he isn’t quite ready to step out on his own and make his way in the world. He has a lot of learning and growing to do before making his