Today, 2nd October 2019, is the 150th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi. So he would have been 150 years old today had he not been assassinated in 1948. Gandhi may not be around anymore but his legacy and his message of non-violence lives on and he is indeed...
Happy Friday everyone! It’s finally spring time in London – and that means it’s time once again for the London Marathon :-). Do you get deeply moved by stories of brave, sick children? And then are you moved to help them in some way?...
What role does money play in your life? If you are like most people, money probably plays a very central role in your life. We can never seem to get enough of it – and isn’t it funny how quickly it comes and goes? I recently spoke to my friend Davide De...
What are your plans for Valentine’s Day? Is it a time of the year you enjoy or dread? Today, I am writing a post with a difference. To celebrate Valentine’s Day, I am bringing you some of the best blog posts from around the blogosphere, including some of my own...
Happy New Year everyone! Trust you had a wonderful festive time and New Year celebration with your loved ones. As we now get into this New Year, here’s possibly the most important question you can answer this year:- Just HOW will you make this New Year a Happy...
Is Christmas a joyous time for you? Or are you stressed? Around Christmas time, overspending on presents, pressure from kids and other loved ones, prolonged and close proximity to difficult family members and loneliness can all build up your stress levels. Christmas...
Exactly 10 years ago in December 2007, I suddenly lost my father in the middle of the night. And it took me a long time to get over my grief. This is the story of my journey of pain and recovery. My phone rang in the middle of a cold December night. I woke up with a...
Do you say “thank you” like you mean it or do you just say it casually and almost apologetically? And when you thank someone, just how appreciative are you really being? Today, 11th January 2017 is International Thank You Day! So firstly, thank you for...
Happy Thanksgiving Day everyone! Well, a lot has happened in the world over the last few weeks. Just what is the world coming to!? If you look around, the world faces umpteen challenges today and it’s really time for us to rise to the challenge and make it happen for...
How friendly are you to strangers? Do you reach out to new people you meet or do you hold back? Over the years I have learnt to take each person at face value and try not to judge them in any way. Friends often comment on how easily I connect with people and how...
