On the path to unlearning…
Transformation is often more about unlearning than learning – Richard Rohr. I am reading a number of books at moment and this seems to be a common thread through all of them. I am a little slow sometimes and need…
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To work or not to work…
It’s been a few weeks of ups and downs. Started with a phone call to say that they were looking to let people go who were unassigned for a long stretch. Given that it’s been a little over 5 months…
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Tis the season and all…
Tis the season to be jolly – or so the old songs says. But I have met so many that are anything but jolly at this time of the year. To many it just seems to add to their already…
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Good-byes can be hard…
Today was one of those tough days when I had to say good-bye to my team of 5 years. Our jobs have been sent to India as so many in IT have of late. This little group has spent the…
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The Fear Factor…
I have been thinking about fear a lot lately. Having lived in this state for decades, I am finally at the point where I am sure there has to be a better way. I have heard and read a lot…
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Reduce, re-home, recycle
I am on a mission to minimise my stuff. I have boxes in the cupboards still unopened from when I moved in four and a half years ago! I have dozens of mugs – most of which are never used…
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The Risk of Authenticity…
Recently I was asked to consider being open to relationships, being open to love and being loved. My answer was that for me it is too dangerous – I can’t take the risk. ‘Why does it matter?’ I am asked….
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Life in the slow lane…
I have decided to try life in the slow lane for a change. Since my last big anxiety attack, I have been aware at how stressed out driving to work and back is making me. I have been getting to…
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