There are at least two difficulties when it comes to the issue of planning. One is necessity and the second is the very real possibility of ultimate futility. The problem we face is that it's not possible to have one without the other. We are all aware of the fact that failing to plan is … Continue reading A Monumental Moment
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A Friend For Life
We know far more about ourselves than we are prepared to admit. Admission opens the way to change, change is often painful, and we would all prefer to avoid suffering. The fact remains that no-one knows us like we know us. In this case, however, knowledge is not enough. We need understanding. What is it … Continue reading A Friend For Life
Topping The Takers
It's not easy to accept that, somewhere out there, is a person who is plotting or planning to take advantage of us either emotionally, physically or spiritually. They may be nearby or they may be far away...but they seek to exploit us. They see something we have and they want it for themselves. They see … Continue reading Topping The Takers
All Things Must Change
Everything we do, say or think has consequences...and that's true whether we choose to deny it or not. One thing results in the next, one direction leads to another. Any attempt to freeze time and space is futile. Change happens minute by minute, hour by hour despite our often desperate attempts to delay or postpone … Continue reading All Things Must Change
Up, Down And Sideways
Expectation can often exceed result. What we want is not necessarily what we will get. It's rare that we plan for a loss but a negative outcome is always a possibility. In a lifetime we will experience many good things and we'll experience many bad things. There will be times when our spirits are lifted … Continue reading Up, Down And Sideways
Enough To Be Tough
Wounds run deep. The hurt we have suffered can very much determine the direction we take. More significantly, though, the pain we carry impacts on the value we place on ourselves. While the way the world around us sees and assesses us has its impact both emotionally and psychologically, the most harmful critic all too … Continue reading Enough To Be Tough
What? Me? Where?
It's normal to occasionally feel that the space we are occupying at any given point in time is not the place we are meant to be. It's not unusual to experience what is know as imposter syndrome...to question ourselves and the life we are leading...to doubt our skills and abilities and the way we are … Continue reading What? Me? Where?
Win, Lose Or More
Action without planning is inadvisable. Better to make a considered decision before doing or saying something that could later prove to be regrettable. Haste can result in waste. But planning without action is little more than an exercise in frustration. Every day comes with possibilities...the chance to change direction...to do something different. However every day … Continue reading Win, Lose Or More
The Choice Of Change
History shows us that while there may have been occasional pauses between mass conflicts there has never been world peace. Each and every day somewhere in the world disagreement between people results in dispute and dispute leads to aggression. Common ground is as rare as common sense. Despite that it's important we do not lose … Continue reading The Choice Of Change
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