We’re out of sync in time and space – with ourselves, with each other. We’re all in a different place – physically and emotionally. We’re all on a different timescale in our heads and with this virus.
Sometimes we feel we have more in common with someone across the world than next door, and though in “normal times” that may also […]
I woke this morning to various messages on the street WhatsApp:
Who are the older or vulnerable people on the street who may need us? Who is checking in with whom?
An NHS worker offering others help, while he himself is being asked to work more
A lawyer offering advice
Parents offering books and DVDs
Neighbours asking the NHS worker […]
When a crisis hits, I want to help. I believe we all do. Our school parents’ association has set up a hub to support school families who may need help right now. Our parish council is setting up a community support network. NextDoor and our street’s awesome WhatsApp group are platforms for offering a hand. The council is organising neighbourhood support as well.
We […]
Last night, I asked a friend who is leading an organisation: what is the purpose of this organisation for the next 12 weeks? It’s usually crystal clear and would seem like an odd question – on a normal day. But now what, when the conditions that make that purpose possible have completely changed?
Purpose has likely changed or felt detached for […]
While contemplating what I could write about on #InternationalWomensDay, and trying to push aside self-doubt as I came across so many lofty, well-researched and socially-impactful articles, Fearless Girl and her standoff with the charging bull struck me.
That girl exudes power and confidence. She’s standing up to challenges. She’s not worried about others’ opinion about what she thinks. That girl is […]
This morning I came across this mum’s relatable experiment with saying “thank you” instead of “sorry”. It made me really think about what happens when I say “sorry” vs. “thank you”.
My body
What happens to your body when you say “sorry?” Try it out and just notice, without judgement.
For me, if I’m saying “thank you”, I automatically smile. To get […]
When I pick the boys up from school I try to ask them different questions besides, “how was your day?”. This afternoon it was, “Tell me about 3 great things that happened at school today.”
Before my older one had a chance to take a breath, my 6-year-old jumped in to tell me 3 different things his teacher told him he […]
Since a week before 2016 ended, I’ve been looking for things to be grateful for about the past year. Ever since the stroke in 2011 and I realised I’m mortal, I’ve never wished time away, nor do I regret time I’ve spent. And practicing gratitude is good for the brain!
2016 challenged me though.
Between myriad personal, local and global intensely emotional […]
“It feels so good to achieve something!” I nearly shrieked at the trainer in the gym. I’ve had a goal for a week to increase weight I’m lifting in my favourite class… and tonight I did it! The numbers don’t matter – I’m sure if I compared them they’d seem paltry to some and eye-popping to others, so why bother […]
How is it already the end of January!?! What happened to the fresh starts, new beginnings, re-starts, & all around becoming a better version of ourselves? We’re already 4 weeks into that new year, which may not be feeling so shiny anymore. It doesn’t help that statistics show a big drop-off in resolve somewhere between our first and sixth month.
Today is a […]
