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Six steps on our journey to happiness

I recently read a post on social media suggesting you cannot be happy if you have a superior intelligence. Of course, I know this to be untrue, but it did get me thinking about our perennial pursuit for happiness and joy. The following steps seem to do it for me. Build relationships The Zulu proverb,…

May 24, 2017
The Search for Self-discovery

“It seems to me that before we set out on a journey to find reality, to find God, before we can act, before we can have a relationship with another….it is essential that we begin to understand ourselves first.” Krishnamurti. The above quote seems to sum up the importance of self-knowledge as the very core…

February 15, 2017
Intention without Attachment

I have been reviewing what has gone well with my life and how I can do more of whatever it is that brought the “good stuff” about. My musings lead me to the following useful questions to reflect on: Principles and Values We all have personal values and subscribe to universal principles but often neglect…

November 18, 2016
Shifting Perspectives

Have you noticed how different the scenery is on a return journey to a destination? How we see the surrounding country in a completely altered way? Changing our perspectives can sometimes open up a whole new world. Similarly, if we look at life or others in the same way each day, we may get stuck…

September 20, 2016
Onwards and Outwards

In our pursuit of growth, we are told to seek awareness of ourselves – our true essence and not the masks we wear to protect ourselves and our vulnerability. Authenticity is talked about as an essential quality of great leaders but getting to know our true selves fully is a long and engaging journey. In…

August 22, 2016