This morning I’m at a football tournament watching my daughter play. As they practiced shooting it struck me that all the teams practicing in that moment were only practicing scoring goals. No one was passing, tackling or communicating. Why? I suspect in every child’s mind there is the thought that they want to be the … Continue reading Play with a pack, run with a team
Tag: motivation
Better not bitter
It’s the easiest thing to have a bitter mind and hardened heart when you are experiencing pain, trauma or grief. Better not bitter Keep a good heart and don’t get bitter. Aim to be kind. Aim to be compassionate. Aim to be better, not bitter. When life is going swimmingly it’s actually really easy. It’s … Continue reading Better not bitter
Confidence flows from character
I posted a few days ago about character being attributes that flow OUT of us in life’s circumstances. The quality of our character dictates the strength of our lives. And the strength of our lives is linked with the confidence we have on the inside flowing to the outside. For example, patience is stronger than … Continue reading Confidence flows from character
Blossoms bow
Blossoms bow in the evening sun Knowing not what to think Their petals enchanting everyone Glowing such beautiful pink Stray blossom Avenue, Harrogate I love when the blossoms come out - I suspect everybody does. They blossom annually and the bright colour illuminates people’s hearts and Instagram feeds for a few weeks. And then the … Continue reading Blossoms bow
Falling and rising in life
Everybody hurts. Everybody falls. But not everybody rises again. It’s so true that when we are down and out; when we fall on our knees; when we get knocked down ... it’s so true that what we do next is what really matters. As somebody who is being currently knocked down, I want to just … Continue reading Falling and rising in life
Set your soul on fire
What sets your soul on fire today? What dreams and visions have you got for your life? What would it look like for you not to surrender to fear? What would it look like to 'feel the fear and do it anyway?' Life is a series of choices we make, and consequences we bear. Make … Continue reading Set your soul on fire
Say YES
Saying YES is a simple, effective way to attract joy, love, kindness and friendship to your life.
Struggle, strength & falling in mud
I was talking with a friend recently about some of the struggles I have been facing. It was Christmas day and I had spent most of the day feeling sorry for myself but trying my best to convince myself that it was okay; that I was okay. Friends had dropped by in the evening and … Continue reading Struggle, strength & falling in mud
Intention, bravery and your making your choices
This morning I enjoyed a beautiful breakfast on my own in my apartment. It was a rare moment of cosy calmness that just made me smile with joy. Not every moment is like this though. Life is made of a million moments, some of them calm and cosy, while others are crazy and chaotic. I … Continue reading Intention, bravery and your making your choices
Roots and depth of character
It is our roots that help us to stand tall in life. The depth of our character is not found in our actions (these are merely the evidence of our character). True character begins deep down in the depths of our very heart and soul. Our attitudes, thoughts, and actions flow from our inner character. … Continue reading Roots and depth of character
