Sometimes you just have to admire people’s tenacity to get what they want. Some people will go to any lengths to get a bite at the cherry. Or a sight of a “celebrity”. Or even a glimpse of a musical band in the distance. If I was to have a...
Here in the UK, the trial is taking place of the aborted London bombers on 21st July 2005. Looking back, it is hard now to even imagine how tense and tumultous those few weeks were. The day after the euphoria of London winning the right to stage the 2012 Olympics, our...
Talking of abundance, remember that it is your birthright, and you are blessed to receive it all. And to help you claim your birthright and your blessings, here are some positive affirmative statements from Catherine Ponder:- “I am an irresistible magnet, with...
Do you live in a world of abundance? Or do you come from a place of scarcity and lack? Abundance is a lot more than just money or material things. You live in a very rich and beautiful world – you just have to open your eyes. Just think about the beauty of the...
Yesterday, I wrote a couple of stories about penguins. You will by now know I love anmals – after all they have so much to teach us. Today, it is the turn of the regal Giraffe to share his wisdom with us :-). To continue my theme of peace, togetherness and...
(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...
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...
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...
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...
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...