I’ve been on holiday, hence the reason for the lack of posts over the last few weeks. Actually, I’ve been on an adventure taking in Japan, Sydney, The Sunshine Coast in Australia and Melbourne. Along the way I’ve explored places… Continue reading

While the house and the world sleep, I’ve gotten into the habit of reading a verse from the Tao each morning before I do anything else. I’m finding this calms my mind and focuses on today’s verse which helps me… Continue reading

I’m currently rereading essays from verses of The Tao. Today’s essay (No 8) was about living in the flow and centered around water which provides us, and the world, with nourishment and life. This got me thinking about how I’d… Continue reading

I decided to read today’s essay from the Tao before I did any other reading or writing this morning, and I’m pleased that I did because it’s helped to clear my mind of any overnight thoughts and early morning conundrums,… Continue reading

Bad things are always happening loudly: the injury, the flat tyre, the mistake that gets you criticised. Everybody talks about the moments that make things a hassle. Good things are always happening quietly: the completed workout, the healthy meal, the… Continue reading

Welcome to 2025 to my followers, current and new. I have high hopes for 2025 a year where I feel there will be change in my personal and work life. 2024 wasn’t the best year for Karen and I, although… Continue reading

What is it about putting a dog on the lead that sooooo many people can’t do? I’m constantly amazed by the number of dog owners who let their dogs meander around the streets lagging behind or running ahead pooing on… Continue reading

The process of deciding my 2025 goals and then writing them in a motivational way, is nearly completed. The equally hard part of goal setting is finding a way to remind me to keep focused and a way to track… Continue reading

Following on from my last post about real life outside of screens, last night we watched a programme about the affects smart phones and devices are having on young people. I feel that I’m quite well connected to the modern… Continue reading

Thankfully last week’s grumpiness didn’t last long, although Mr Grumpy did reappear on Saturday after a few things that I really shouldn’t have let get to me. Still, not everyday can be a good day…or can it be? I believe… Continue reading