When we talk about sensitive topics we will likely offend someone. In this blog article about racism and white privilege (a follow-up to part 1) chances are I will offend some and trigger others as I encourage each of us to take a radical honest look at this sensitive topic. Of course you are welcome […]
I have been sitting in deep reflection for about a year now with some highly sensitive topics rolling around in my awareness. Although I have had some private conversations, I haven’t spoken publicly about them yet for two reasons. Firstly, my heart hasn’t guided to take inspired action until today. I was literally pushed out of bed […]
“Mummy, I WANT an ice lolly,” my three-year old son shouts at me from the garden. I’m instantly triggered. My shoulders go up and I firmly reply: “No Alfie. You don’t ask like that.” He does know how to ask with all the “magic” words, and he’s too young to understand why I find wanting […]
One damp and grey morning, I found myself at our local gym exercising next to a pretty 20-something year old. Her body-hugging workout clothes perfectly showcased her slim physique. Her plump lips were perfectly glossed. But on this day, her perfect appearance would not stay perfect. Similar to a high-performance motorcycle that goes from […]
We all make mistakes and do things that can feel hurtful to others as well as to ourselves. When mistakes are used as lessons for learning, changing, and transforming, they can be powerful turning points. When mistakes are used to criticize, shame us, cast blame, and build a wall of regret, they become thorns in […]
No, don’t worry I’m not going to tell you to “just relax” or suggest a holiday. What I mean by “letting go” is to let go of anything that you are currently doing that a friend, colleague or family member has suggested in the hope that it will help you become pregnant. They mean well, […]
What is the price we pay when we care more about fitting in and being accepted, than allowing our hearts to determine who we are in this world? What do we sacrifice when our fear of judgement dictates who we choose to be and how we live our lives? Are we repeatedly trying to […]
Life is full of ups and downs, highs and lows, road blocks, speed bumps and bring you to your knees moments, but it is also full of miracles, celebration, love and magic. How we choose to look at the circumstances in our life and face the challenges on our path will determine whether life knocks […]
I enjoyed being interviewed by Jennifer Swanson of “Careers by Jenn” podcast. What a great conversation about conscious business and how creating some shifts in perspective and incorporating the 5 P’s can build authentic relationships and increase customer loyalty. The 5 P’s are: Purpose ~ People ~ Planet ~ Product ~ Prosperity Listen in now!
I can speak about two kinds of mirrors when it comes to judgments: the mirrors we look into every morning and the mirrors that occur when we see a part of ourselves in others. Both mirrors can be used intentionally to free us from judgments. Let’s begin with the actual mirror in the bathroom. When […]
