11 Hard Things to Remember When You Feel Like Giving Up
When you feel like giving up, throwing in the towel, running away don’t despair you are not alone. Each of us has had those moments in life when we have felt overwhelmed or plainly put, utterly useless and we want to give up. The desire to give up manifests itself in different ways. Sometimes, especially […]
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5 Lessons I Want To Thank My Parents For Teaching Me
In my opinion, a child is blessed if they have parents who are involved in their upbringing and who prepare them for life in the real world. While I never always agreed with or obeyed my parents I am blessed with the parents I had. Sadly, they are no longer with me, but today I […]
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The Power of Self-Reinvention
To date, 2016 has been the year where many great musical superstars have died leaving millions of fans shocked and devastated. Two such artists are David Bowie who passed on 10 January and Prince who passed on 21 April. Apart from the wonderful music both men created, they harnessed the power of self-reinvention and continually […]
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Having Nothing to Say
I write a blog each week, based on my own experiences or the events I observe around me and most weeks I feel like I have something so say, something of value to give to the world or an encouragement which might lift my readers up, but today I have nothing to say. Absolutely nothing. […]
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Move Your Ass. Don’t Let Resistance Win
Last night my neighbour stopped by for a chat and we began discussing her possibly visiting the island of Rügen, which is Germany’s largest island. This is one of my favourite places to visit in Germany and as I sat down to work this morning, I thought fondly of a week that I spent there […]
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How To Let Go Of Your Burdens
Today I would like to share a story that illustrates how to let your go of your burdens. Throughout our lives we all have burdens to carry but often learning to let your go of your burdens is the hardest lesson of all. The Story Two monks, who had taken a vow of chastity and […]
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7 Tips for Dealing with Self-Pity
Dealing with self-pity is not always straightforward and if you’re anything like me, you might be a little intolerant towards self-pity, both your own and that of others. In fact, I have a mindset of “suck it up and get on with it.” However today I can’t just “suck it up” and am feeling huge amounts […]
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3 Simple Benefits of Gratitude That Can Change Your Life
I would like to share with you an experience that occurred a few months ago, and how it led me to think once again about gratitude, its importance and why I choose to practice gratitude often. I find that when I practice gratitude, it affords me three simple benefits that change my life. Gratitude Brings […]
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007 Traits We All Should Have
In a career spanning 53 years and gracing the silver screen for 26 editions, Bond! James Bond 007, the worlds sexiest Secret Agent is back in town with Spectre. What makes this character so timeless and why does he consistently appeal to both the male and female psyche these past five decades, you may ask. […]
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