Worth looking back on

This morning, for the first time in perhaps close to a year, I read Seths Blog. I discovered that he had a new book coming out soon called The Song of Significance. I was reminded of what it was like when I first read Seths blog over a decade ago. I then got thinking about … Continue reading Worth looking back on →

Six degrees of separation

It's important to have aspirations. It's also important not to create a sense of separation between where you are and where you want to be. I like to think of it as six degrees of separation but for life aspirations. You're never so far from the life that you want. For example, most of us … Continue reading Six degrees of separation →

Why I’ve decided not to quit

I've previously written a post titled Short term creative projects. It was about things not needing to last, about having temporary projects and producing work in seasons. Those thoughts came from me wanting to make changes with how I choose to create moving forward. I've always struggled to keep a long-term vision. I find myself … Continue reading Why I’ve decided not to quit →

What do Instagram and mobile phones have in common?

They both began with having a single use but overtime have become multi-functional. Those of us with smart phones may find that we no longer have use for: mp3/4 players, cameras, torches, home telephones, address books, calendars, calling cards for overseas calls, photo albums or even a laptop. Instagram has done the same but instead … Continue reading What do Instagram and mobile phones have in common? →

Delays and daydreams

I believe that it is possible to attain the things you want in you life, the kind of things that you daydream about. I believe this because it's happened in my own life. However, what I often find is that there's a delay but the delay isn't necessarily a bad thing. Sometimes we need to … Continue reading Delays and daydreams →

Rewriting the memory

When we have negative experiences associated with certain events we tend to avoid those experiences moving forward. I think that's a totally normal reaction because of course you don't want to keep having bad experiences. However, what can end up happening is that you limit yourself in the future. You avoid things that will help … Continue reading Rewriting the memory →

More than you can manage

Sometimes in a bid to grow, develop and push ourselves we end up taking on more than we can manage. You think the challenge is what you need, you think you need to be pushed and you want to prove yo yourself that you can manage. But often you just end up stressed and overwhelmed, … Continue reading More than you can manage →

Starting and finishing

Sometimes one is much easier than the other. There is always always excitement in the beginning, in that process of bringing an idea to life. But then as things start to develop your interest wanes and finishing becomes an uphill battle. There is none of that ease and excitement that you had in the beginning, … Continue reading Starting and finishing →

Updating your comfort zone

Every once in a while you may be forced to come out of your comfort zone. The idea that what you resist persists is true, some things just can't be avoided. You've probably been resistant and stuck in your comfort zone because you're scared, the uncertainty is overwhelming and you've become comfortable with what you … Continue reading Updating your comfort zone →

Hoping for better

Often we look at situations and systems that are in place and we hope for better. We are able to identify there is a gap between where we are and where we want to be. And even if you have no idea how to bridge the gap, identifying it is the perfect place to begin. … Continue reading Hoping for better →