Raising the stakes and sharpening up

It's easy to get slack and fall off of all your useful practices. Often we don't even notice until days or weeks have gone by and then you think to yourself, I can't remember the last time I meditated. Once you fall off it can be hard to get back on track. You might even … Continue reading Raising the stakes and sharpening up →

Peaks and troughs

So today was a big deal in the grand scheme of my life. I learnt something new about myself and I experienced growth through a rather uncomfortable situation. In the past things would have been handled very differently but I've learnt that if you give yourself the opportunity to learn something in a challenging situation, … Continue reading Peaks and troughs →

Back to the good stuff

I’d like to be writing something more inspiring, uplifting or thought prompting. But instead here I am writing tales of things that greatly frustrate me, of situations that turned out not quite as I’d have planned. But that’s the things with words, sometimes its necessary to just let them pour out instead of trying to … Continue reading Back to the good stuff →

Plans aren’t enough

I'd like to do more with my life than just spend my days ruminating, daydreaming and coming up with plans. I think that's the case for most people. I think that most of us want to do something with our lives that matters to us as it gives us that feeling of significance, it gives … Continue reading Plans aren’t enough →

1 Month of daily blogging

Tomorrow will be February which is strange because I feel like new years day was only a couple of days ago. Today marks the end of my first month of daily blogging and it has been a real learning experience. I'm learning each day to get the most out of my life because it gives … Continue reading 1 Month of daily blogging →

The last hurdle

The bit that is often rushed, least cared about and the most overlooked is the bit before the end. I'm learning that adopting a sprinters mentality might be the way to go. To pace myself for the long haul but to always leave a surplus for the end. For when I'm tired and motivation is … Continue reading The last hurdle →

Step 5

I have a habit of focusing on the bigger picture. I'm trying to see if it's possible to come up with 365 blog posts in around a month. The fear of failing is real. But at the same time it doesn't really mean anything if I miss a day as the only person I'm doing … Continue reading Step 5 →