Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be blind? Many years ago, as a schoolboy I took part in some fundraising for the Royal Blind Society. It was on a Saturday in a busy town shopping centre and involved selling some red flags in return for coins and notes...
I have just returned from a weekend retreat at the Global Retreat Centre run by the Brahma Kumaris. This is a non religious, NGO whose teachings I have been exposed to for many years through my parents. Please do check out the amazing work they do. The core of the...
Did you know that you have your own “Happiness Contract?” This is a set of beliefs you hold that determines just how much happiness you feel you deserve and how much happiness you believe is too good to be true. A week ago I attended an inspirational talk by Dr Robert...
Have you ever been to any of the world’s top carnivals in Rio, Trinidad or London? What would your life be like if everyday was a carnival? Over the last 2 days, I joined thousands of others revellers at the Notting Hill carnival in London, Europe’s largest street...
I have often written about goal setting and the importance of having clearly defined objectives. My friend and blogging mentor, Leo Babauta has recently written about an alternate approach – he talks about being open to what emerges and going for simplicity. His...
Another week draws to an end and what a week it has been! It started off with an amazing gathering of friends, new and old, at my friends picnic in Regents Park . It was the 8th year of holding this picnic and this was one of the best ever. Sunshine for most of...
