18 working days before I retire from the job I’ve been doing for the past 30+ years! Not that I’ve been counting down the months and days, but knowing that I’ll be leaving work in a few weeks time is… Continue reading

In the past when I travelled on business I would enjoy reading the inflight magazines and newspapers found on the backs of seats in Tube trains. The bulk of these publications was advertising, however there were also interesting articles to… Continue reading

Once again on my holiday I felt the need to write in a notebook even though I took my iPad for this purpose. This happened on my last big trip too. Without warning I get this strong urge to write.… Continue reading

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