I am very excited about the fact that we can choose who we become. We cannot always choose our circumstances – we can choose how we respond to them.
I feel that as I am challenged by setting up my own business I am stretched, I am moving out of comfort zones, fearful and there is much that is difficult. I am waking up at 5 in the morning at the moment and could do with some more sleep! Yet I feel alive, excited, vibrant. Continue reading
Today’s subject has been particularly relevant to me recently. I have been involved in a couple of situations with people who are in conflict. Not comfortable. I have found myself getting dragged down by the conflict, but also ‘stuck’ in a way of thinking which is limiting.
For example, if my perspective on someone, lets say Miss T, is that she is a bully or that Mr F is lazy, I will be looking out for behaviour that justifies my perspective. It is not ‘fact’ that Miss T is a bully. It is not ‘fact’ that Mr F is lazy. The reality is that I have interpreted their words or behaviour in that way. I become unable to see the times that Miss T is gentle with others or Mr F works hard. It becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. Continue reading
Well, I’ve been diligently thanking God for three things a day… and it’s good. 
I’m noticing extra moments, what I might call ‘yellow shiny happy moments’, in my life.
Apparently there is science behind all of this. The Guardian Weekend magazine this week (3-3-07) had an article by Oliver Burkeman decrying ‘the hedonic treadmill’. And also
‘people who keep regular ‘gratitude journals’ report fewer physical symptoms, more alertness, enthusiasm, Continue reading
Yesterday saw the start of Lent, the 40 day countdown to Easter. Traditionally, it’s a time of penance and sacrifice. However, it’s also enough time to get a new habit embedded strongly in your life.
Last year, I decided to stop watching television for Lent. It was a time of relaxing with books and time telephoning friends instead of TV.
This year, I decided to add something. Thankfulness. Continue reading
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