How to Flourish
What does it mean to ‘flourish’? Is it possible to determine the state of flourishing and apply it to all of humanity? Well, yes and no. There are some core elements that need to be in place but of course the practical specifics will be different for everyone. Some of...
Grit. Grace. Gratitude. Freedom
This post will be from a place of "freedom"; an existential concept I've been working on in my studies. "Freedom" is the inescapable aspect of the human condition; we are the authors of our lives and therefore are responsible for our destiny and accountable for our...
What Am I Good For
What am I good for? I recently attended the International Meaning Conference (IMeC) in London (July 2019), which held many inspiring talks by inspiring people. It led me to reflect on the journey of positive psychology and how it has come a long way from being all...
Courage to Brave the Wilderness
In the words of Brené Brown in her book Braving the Wilderness, she embraces the wilderness as ‘the quest for true belonging and the courage to stand alone’. These words of wisdom which Brown shares throughout this book came into my life at the exact time I found...
Want to be resilient? Then Forget the Crowd and Follow Your Truth
You know that feeling when you’re doing something or being somewhere and your heart’s just not in it? It might be your job, your relationship, a family event or a social gathering. Whatever it is, you know deep down that you don’t really want to be there but, you felt...
Grit. Grace. Gratitude. Beautiful.
Eunoia (n.) a pure and well-balanced mind, a good spirit. “Beautiful Thinking” Beautiful thinking will get you everywhere. Grit, Grace and Gratitude are navigators, but the Eunoia is the driver that clears the mind’s path toward living. I’ve lived in the darkness of...
Nature’s Strengths
I have often written about the many benefits of being in nature which include increased feelings of well-being and happiness, reduced stress levels, improved concentration and lowered blood pressure. This summer has offered many opportunities to explore varied...
Choosing Love
“No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its...
Children and Device Use
There is no denying that family life can be demanding, juggling parenting with working and running a home. Children need interaction in some form or other and often there isn’t the time or opportunity to give them the attention that they need. Parents look to their...
Grit. Grace. Gratitude. Wabi-Sabi
Wabi-sabi (n.) the discovery of beauty in imperfection; the acceptance of the cycle of life and death. Wabi-sabi is a Japanese phrase that's become popular amongst the trending wordsmiths in search of meaning. It also represents the goal of a grief cycle. The same...