Speaking of Journeys...

Recently I experienced some criticism which I initially felt was unjust. My gut reaction was to firstly feel incredibly hurt and then (within seconds) my hackles began to bristle and I became internally defensive. When we hurt, we lash out- which is fundamentally a primitive reaction – (fight, flight or freeze is the sympathetic nervous system's reaction to a perceived danger)- when we are feeling attacked. But really, is there a threat to our physical wellbeing? Probab

This time of year, brings many challenges to those who are going through difficult times. In particular, those who have experienced the death of a loved one, especially in recent days, months or weeks before the holiday season. The anticipation of getting through the holidays can provide extenuating feelings of anxiety, sorrow and fear. When someone you love is no longer going to be a part of family celebrations, one’s instinct may be to hide away, draw the curtains, and c

Sometimes we feel overwhelmed by the state of the world. We are tuned in all the time – and it is very difficult to protect yourself from negative news via our phones, computers, television, or tablets. We are smothering in the worries of the world and as a result we can feel helpless to change all that we see that is negatively influencing the environment and the health of everyone and every being on the planet. I must admit that I struggle with this quite a bit. As I wa

I am always pleased to share new books, with clients and friends. I thought by sharing in this blog, it may be an opportunity to impart some of the benefits I have gained from certain books and perhaps inspire others to explore some interesting concepts and ideas gathered from some of these books. Most recently I finished the book Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life written by Héctor Garcia and Francesc Miralies. This book came at a time in my reading repe