. ”We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are.” Anaïs Nin Do you ever find yourself feeling stuck in negative thought patterns that dampen your expectations? You know the kind I mean, where you start expecting a worst possible outcome. Have you ever thought or said: ‘I don’t think … More Your Perception

  . ”What is it to be afraid of your wings? What is it to discover at the end of your life that you had wings and never flew? What is it to find out that you were hidden from yourself? What is it to be forgotten? Each day we are forgotten by ourselves through … More Growing Wings

  . “To avoid criticism say nothing, do nothing, be nothing.” Aristotle Criticism is never fun, whether it is coming from a well-meaning person or from your arch ‘frenemy’. If the criticism is meant to be constructive, then you can use it to become a more well-rounded person. And if it is only meant to … More Criticism …..

  . “For me, becoming isn’t about arriving somewhere or achieving a certain aim. I see it instead as forward motion, a means of evolving, a way to reach continuously toward a better self. The journey doesn’t end.” Michelle Obama On our road to self improvement we need to focus our attention on the right … More Living Better

  . “Some moments are nice, some are nicer, some are even worth writing about.” Charles Bukowski It is still dark out and the world remains asleep as I write these words. I sip my tea, and savour the stillness, the quiet, the space of being able to think without distraction. This savouring … it’s … More Savouring It

  . “The victim mindset dilutes the human potential. By not accepting personal responsibility for our circumstances, we greatly reduce our power to change them.” Steve Maraboli . All too often, it is not discovered until later in life, that when we look for things in life like meaning, motivation, love it implies they are … More Taking Control

    . “He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened.” Lao Tzu . There is no task more engrossing, challenging and interesting in life than engaging with ourselves in the life long battle of getting our ego and senses under control. And the joy was get from the successes over our … More Clarity

  . “We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.” Thornton Wilder Taking things for granted is one of the greatest assaults on the quality of our lives. When we take things for granted we never get to see the size of the gifts … More Thank You

  . “None of us knows what might happen even the next minute, yet still we go forward. Because we trust. Because we have faith.” Paulo Coelho How does the issue of trust show up in your life? Do you trust that everything is going to work out okay? . When we trust our self … More Let It Be

  ‘‘Is life not a hundred times too short for us to stifle ourselves?” Friedrich Nietzsche – There is nothing to prevent you from achieving your dream, except yourself. There is one important question to ask yourself here: . “What would you do if you were not afraid?” We sabotage ourselves. We buy into our … More Higher Aspirations