Compassion Fatigue or Just a Pit Stop?
(Article updated 18th August 2010) It is incredible that it is now almost six years since Tsunami struck Asia and parts of Africa. On 26th Dec 2004, the world changed forever. As the Tsunami waves caused death and destruction, the world re-discovered what it is like...
Spread your Inner Sunshine Today and Every Day For Ever
Last week during my regular walk in Regents Park, I came across a gardener who was diligently digging and clearing the ground. In a few weeks time, hundreds of little flower shrubs will be planted in immaculate rows in time for the Spring, which is now only two months...
7 Powerful Keys to Finding Your Nirvana
Every now and then I will be writing about inspirational people whom I have been lucky enough to meet. By looking at their examples, we too can learn lessons about how to live a life of fulfillment, passion, contribution and being the best we can be. I am starting...
Have Fun Just Like The Penguins!
It is Monday morning and for some people it is not the best day of the week. Apparently more heart attacks occur between 9 and 10 on a Monday morning. However I am sure this does not apply to you :-). Also, we are due to have snow this week in London (yippee!). So to...
Strive for Excellence – Just Begin!
Editorial note:- I have revised this article and you can read it here:- Why Striving for Excellence is a Mindset Even You Can Develop Do YOU strive for Perfection or Excellence? So many people strive for perfection - and end up never starting and not doing anything! A...
Goal Achieving Simplified – Just Get on With It!
Sometimes we complicate life unnecessarily. The same goes with goal setting - we complicate things so much. But there comes a time when you just have to take the plunge and get on with it. Being clear about your goals, writing them down and making them part of your...
Why You Should Always Treat Others The Way You Want to be Treated
I visited my local coffee shop last week with a friend and she was pleasantly surprised how all the staff there greeted me like a long lost friend and were full of their good wishes for 2007. It is funny but nice how we all continue to wish each other all the best for...
Global Warming is Here to Stay – So Let’s Panic and Act Now!
As we enter 2007, one of the most serious issues facing us is global warming. We all now know just how serious the environmental problem now is. I wrote yesterday about the legacy we can each leave for our children. However, just what sort of world will future...
New Shoes, New Life!
Last summer I finally discovered where old shoes go. As shown in this picture, they go to shoe heaven! A friend who is a Feng Shui consultant recently told me that one of the best things one can do at the beginning of the New Year is to clear out old shoes and get a...
Heartfelt Letter from Pondicherry – and the Power of Connection
Have you ever met someone for just a short time and your life has changed dramatically? Or have you met someone who is so committed to helping others and is willing to go half way around the world for a year to do just that?! Well, this is a story about one such...