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An adventure story?
Is your story one of fun and adventure, or, are you someone who likes life to be comfortable? If you are happy being comfortable, that’s great. However, if it’s
Is your story one of fun and adventure, or, are you someone who likes life to be comfortable? If you are happy being comfortable, that’s great. However, if it’s
This morning I woke up with the sun and looked out of my bedroom window. I saw a river flowing calmly, easily. And… I remembered another river, in Peru,
Here in New Zealand I’ve noticed that people often say “it’s all about the story”. This is part of who they are, what they stand for, what they offer.
How much time do you give to your self? Is everything you do more important than time for you? How committed are you to being all of who you are,
Do you tend to give, give, give … so much that you often feel exhausted? Have you ever tried to be someone you thought you were supposed to be
Do you stand tall, confident in who you are, happy to learn and grow? Or, do you play small and give your power away to others? Do you feel
A few weeks ago here in Hong Kong we enjoyed Mid Autumn Festival when traditionally family and friends come together outdoors to celebrate the harvest during the autumn full
When was the last time you felt real joy? That feeling of you heart singing and feeling so good to be alive. What brings you joy? How often do
For the past few weeks, we’ve been taking a look at moving through change or making a new start, and what can get in the way of that. Now,
A dear friend of mine recently lost both his parents within a very short period of time, then, soon afterwards his son announced that he and his wife are expecting
How do you find making decisions? Do you feel confident about the choices you make? Or, do you find it challenging – worry about getting it right, making a mistake, perhaps
I’ve always been touched by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder’s piece of music – ‘Ebony and Ivory’. Each time I listen, I get goose bumps! I truly believe we all
It’s often said that our personal struggles offer our greatest lessons. When we experience hurt or loss, it can feel like we don’t have the strength to pick our self
How often do you criticise yourself? How often do you doubt, tell yourself you could never do this or that? How kindly do you talk to yourself? Our mind can
D’you ever feel disappointed? In yourself, in others? Does your life feel like a roller-coaster ride of up and down mood swings? If it does, it’s good to understand what
How often do you hesitate to start working on something if you think you can’t do it? How much do you put off crucial decisions because you’re unable to make
Excuses, excuses, we all make them. Do you ever hear yourself say … I don’t have enough time…I don’t deserve to…I’m only… I can’t because… If we really want to
This past week, many children have returned to school; some have started school for the first time. I received photos from my niece and also from a friend of their
Look what I saw the other day while out walking in Hong Kong! This beautiful green lizard, the largest I’ve ever seen, perched upon a rock in all his glory.
Many of us are experiencing challenges right now. It’s as if we are being propelled forward to do things differently. And yet, we may find that we’re hesitating. How can
Are you someone dozing in the shade? Your life is comfortable, your needs are met … and … ? Did you once upon a time dream? What happened to your
We talk about how we want to live. I say let’s also talk about how we want to grow old, and how we want to die. After all, it’s going
Whether you’re a parent or not, we all know that stage in a child’s life when, no matter what you ask, the answer is always “NO!” What then happens to
Visiting Scotland recently, I couldn’t help but notice the many magnificent, tall oak trees; and I was reminded of the ancient Celts and their love of forests, Mother Nature and
Most of us have one area in our life where we struggle. It might be relationships, it might be career, it might be with money or not having enough time.
Having lived in Hong Kong for nearly 30 years, I’ve heard many, many complaints about the education system. I’ve heard complaints about competition for school places, the rote system of
As the year comes to a close, many of us are saying goodbye to ‘the old me’ so we can step into the next cycle of energy as ‘the new
Discovery Integrity Vitality Order from Chaos Rebirth Celebration Empowerment. On the day that I walked into my divorce lawyer’s office, the first thing I saw was a photograph frame
When I felt lost and confused and didn’t know which way to turn, one of my biggest challenges was making decisions. What to do? Well-meaning friends all had advice to
Here is a poem I’d like to share with you, a gift from my daughter when I founded my business in 2008… Imagine a turbulent ocean, ravaged by storms
These past few weeks, several people have asked what does ‘spirituality’ mean to me, and what has brought me to see myself as a spiritual mentor. Spirituality means different things
When I began my journey of ‘getting to know me’, I didn’t have a clue who I really was at heart. To be honest, I’m still learning. I’ve played plenty
Last week I celebrated a family wedding in Crete. Wonderful! On the way home, I spent a few days in Athens, and made a day trip to Delphi. To the
Isn’t it wonderful when you do something for the first time? Riding a bike, first day at school, first kiss, receiving your first pay-check, flying alone, first dinner party…. Children
As someone who was brought up not to be greedy or selfish, can you imagine how I felt when I discovered that there is a part of me that always
When we begin any personal development work, often we start by looking at our family background, our nationality and our culture to see how we have been conditioned, to understand
How important is appearance to you? For me, it used to be that appearance was pretty high on my list. Brought up to look neat and tidy, not to look
How much space do you give yourself to: Feel your emotions; Play and have fun; Imagine, dream, be creative? In Hong Kong people work hard. Success is measured in dollar
Last night I went to the movies to see the Imitation Game, the story of the brilliant British mathematician, Alan Turing, a war hero who cracked the code of the
When you look at the different areas of you life – say career, family, finances, personal development, health and well-being, etc….how important would you rate your friendships? On a scale