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Excuses, excuses
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
August 31, 2017
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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
Last night I was interviewed by Ana Isabel of My Spirit Radio in the UK on her show ‘Mind Matters’. In talking about Polishing the Diamond, Ana asked how to
Once a year I give a week of my professional time to mentoring young women in Phnom Penh who are supported by Harpswell Foundation whose mission is to empower a
A few days ago, I met up with a long-time friend from the UK who was passing through Hong Kong. After catching up on family news, we talked about events
Spending time at home in Scotland this Christmas I saw the starkness of winter countryside and felt the coldness of winter. Wrapped up in many layers, I enjoyed the crispness
A few months ago, I flipped over my flip-flops – don’t ask what I was doing at the time! This could have been funny had it not been that I
One of the most challenging aspects of my personal growth work has been acceptance. And, it is what has given me my greatest gifts. Acceptance brings grace. Acceptance of self
Acknowledge As Christmas and the end of the year approach, it’s great to take time to acknowledge, appreciate and celebrate what we love about our life and what we’ve created.
Hello, and welcome to my blog. This is the first time I’ve written a blog. I feel excited with that fluttery sense of butterflies in my tummy. D’you know what