In this short post I explore a very common error in human thinking patterns that once you are aware of, can change your perception of everything.
Mindfulness, vitality, your inner world and your connection to the universe… healthy things to ponder.
Being free to think is truly a blessing. Who is blessing me, I do not know. Maybe it is me?
Come join me and ponder…
There are two sides to every coin, and both are needed to make the whole.
You don’t need everything to go right, all you need is you.
We all (well most of us!) like people that are kind to us, are you kind to you though?
We all need help and support sometimes, it is never quite as far away as we think though…
Guilt and response can be our greatest teachers or our greatest torturers.
What are they to you?
Sometimes it can be hard to find some peace and tranquillity… who knew that you had the power right in your hands.
Even when we are surrounded by the best teachers, we need to be ready to learn if we want to understand their teachings.
Growth is a constantly emergent process. One that requires action.
To this end, done is better than perfect, as next time you can make done mean a little more perfect than last time.
The action we choose to take, and the action of choosing not to take action are both equally important.
But how do you decide?
Knowing who we are is the key to authentic living… It is often easy to forget though. Such is the nature of being human.
Fear is only natural, it is how we deal with it that makes all the difference in life.
Growth can be uncomfortable for the old must die for the new to be born. Achieving a new perspective on things can be uncomfortable, but it is worth it…
It is only once we become aware of the choices that we are making, that we can choose to make different ones.
Here is part 2 of the tactical tools you can use to help you shift perception in the moment and take decisive action.
Positive affirmation, manifestation and mindfulness… all sides of the same coin which have a catalytic effect on each other.
Before you can take advice from others, you first need to appreciate the life choices that you are making…
Systemic coaching offers a fresh perspective on life and living, in this post we explore some of the fundamental principles behind it.
As humans we are all trying our best to do our best… sometimes we just need to zoom out a little to realise this.
Quality over quantity… unless quantity is what you really need…
Only when we are non attached to everything we know can we truly consider ourselves free to live as we choose.
When you want less, you get more…
What would you do if you were already perfect?
Do you know what to think, or how to think?
A tip for living born out of birth.
Are you selfish? Are you selfish enough?
If we do not look after ourselves, how can we ever look after anyone else.
People often struggle to identify their weaknesses and growth areas. This simple insight will expand your perception to help you do just that.
Where does life come from, and where is it going to?
Maybe I just have baby brain!
A little reflection about humans and mother earth.
This is how I do me at work… do you know how you do you?
Why would you choose to approach work with a different mindset to home life? What really is the difference?
There is always a choice – you just need to find it.
This is a little reflection around the concept of working smart not hard… doing, not trying.
A little reflection on the process of writing…
A little reflection I had a while ago… one that means I now see the world with a bit more sparkle.
Emotions are the fuel that drive all human interactions… but who is driving your emotions?
This is a great little tactic to give yourself a much needed boost. You never know, you might actually start to believe your own hype with this one!
Your scripts sit at the centre of your habits, behaviours and personality. Learning about them and taking ownership of them is the key to embodying the authentic version of you.
It is only when energy flows that the light bulb can be lit. Are you prioritising the the right things in your life?
You must have your cake and it eat!
The cake of life contains a slice of every flavour imaginable. Accepting the whole lets you appreciate a slice for what it is… or is not.
When is the last time you spent sometime alone with the man in the mirror?
When things are changing, it is a good time to change. Keeping things changing is an art form and as artists, we all need to brush up on our skills from time to time…
We all experience repeating behaviour patterns. Some of these patterns constrain us and hold us back.
Are you ready to remove the shackles that are constraining you?
Every reward has its risk, and this is a risk that I am always going to take.
Learning how to breakdown the walls in our mind is the way that we become free. Even better, why not stop the person that is building them…
We all love a good movie… well you are the writer, creative director and lead actor of the one you call your life!
Or so you think you are…
One of the eternal questions that we ponder… Does god exist… well, you might be pleasantly surprised at my take on it.
Do you know why you do what you do? Are you in control of your actions and choices?
In this post, we explore how we can become aware of our own source of motivation.
To lay the foundation for a new perspective on consciousness, we are delving deeper into the different facets of the human psyche – the agents at play.
It is important to live skilfully, and skill requires some thought. Living is done through action though, not just by thinking about it!
Time… the past, the present, the future…
Is it all real or did I just imagine it?
Evaluating our present actions based on our perceived future then using our vision of the future to manifest the right actions in the present moment.
Chicken and Egg anyone?
Understanding our personality and behaviour enables us to track the effect of the changes we make in our lives.
Think of it like capturing before and after photos.
Without knowing who you are, how could you ever be able to work out what changes are having the right positive effect that you are looking for?
The way we choose to perceive the world influences the way that we interact with the world. The way we interact with the world is a reflection of how we interact with ourselves.
Learning how we each individually learn is the precursor to learning how to live our own authentic lives.
Knowing the difference between these two processes will enable you to better understand and observe your inner world.
Checking we are traveling in the right direction, can only be done by knowing where we have come from and where are are going to.
Think of this as a map of personal growth.
Once you realise this is a choice, your life will never be the same again… that is, if you choose for it not to be!
It is a wonderful trick of the universe that everything which is the same can be perceived as so different.
It all depends how you choose to observe.
Time is the great healer. Why?
Natural processes can unfold and when we choose to look back, from far away we can see the broader context.
What we thought was a constant, turned out to just be a process…
Developing a compassionate mindset is not easy, but it is that challenges that we will face that make the journey worthwhile.
The more we want something, the harder is can be to achieve. It depends how much we choose to try…
Developing compassion is like peeling a never ending onion.
If you managed to get to the centre, all that would be left is the universe.
In this post, we look at some of the steps you could take on your journey to a compassionate mindset.
Some things are obvious but do not have an obvious explanation.
Compassion is the glue that holds humanity together. It is a skill that has aided humans to evolve and be what we are today.
Embracing it is your choice.
A little reflection on universal principles.
Is it you that arranges the flowers, or the flowers that arrgane you?
This is a simple yet powerful choice about the language we choose to use.
Taking responsibility for this particular choice is one the most powerful things you could ever do.
We all like to do “our best”. Here is how I do mine.
Speaking sincerely is a behavioural choice that we can all make.
It is a core principle of The Mountain Pathway.
If chosen by you, it will help you thrive, not just survive.
Ever heard the saying less is more? Well it is very often true!
Change only happens when we take action. Action simultaneously bring both the risk of failure and opportunity to grow.
Are you ready to embrace the principle of Be the Change?
My take on a little story that we all know and love.
Accepting your responsibility pours fuel on the fire of your vitality.
It gives you a reason; it gives you a purpose of thought and action.
The Zen mindset is one of simplicity. One of the ultimate Zen questions is… who are you?
When is the last time you asked?
This little insight has helped me to change my habits by keeping my energy circularity high.
We need energy to grow, use this insight to keep your energy flowing.
Learning how to shape and manage our own perception, is one of the most powerful tools we can use to make our way up the mountain path.
This is a little fun challenge that will help you grease the wheels of change.
When you find the real you it is possible to live life without restraints… giggling the whole time.
Prioritising increasing vitality means prioritising building meaningful social connections, and choosing a nourishing environment to surround ourselves with.
In this post, we explore these concepts further.
Strength is something that we are all conditioned to strive for.
How do you define what it is to be strong?
Your fitness and health are the tools you need to apply yourself to life fully. Use this post to evaluate your choices.
This is a simple little tip I use to keep calm and perform at my best in pressured situations.
The health of our psyche is just as important as the health of our bodies. A sustainable approach to life looks after both
Have you every wondered where the vision of happiness you dream of comes from?
What does it really mean to prioritise increasing vitality?
Pain, pleasure and emotions… They are the fuel that can drive us to great success and the fire that can consume our whole world.
Habits form the foundation of who we are and how we behave. Taking conscious ownership of our habits is key to any effective lasting change. Here is a tactic for how you can do that.
A little reflection based on a compliment I was once given.
Shining the the spotlight on cynicism to help you see the truth.
A little mantra that will see you go far.
Some food for thought and one to ponder.
What does Vitality mean to you?
This is a short story that I keep very close to my heart.
I hope it brings some positive energy to your day.
7 little tips to awaken your inner child.
A reflection on the skills that promote taking effective action.
The most useful skill to have.
The remedy to a common misunderstanding that most humans have about happiness.
A tactic for creating stillness in the mind.