"Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing." Abraham Lincoln Our shadows are always with us we just need to connect with something greater than ourselves to see it. We are so much bigger than how we are currently operating and in the words of the great Marianne Williamson "your playing small does not serve the world" Even if the sun is not shining on you today, stand up tall and live from your 'bigness' … [Read more...]
Now isn't that a nice thought! But that's not what I am talking about. K.I.S.S is a powerful acronym for Keep It Simple Stupid, a powerful reminder not to over complicate things. It occurs to me that the more complex we make things the longer it takes us to get it done. Think about it we can only ever make one decision at a time yet we are always trying to make as many as possible and in quick succession. Not sure what I mean here is an example. When you get up in the morning you only have one decision to make, do you get out of … [Read more...]
This young child was busily trying to get his scooter onto the steps. Happily unaware of the amount of effort and energy it would take to get it all the way up to mum and dad. What was driving him was his desire and passion. Sometimes the most important lessons are those simple ones from the children. Remember your passion and the desires of your heart and nothing will seem like hard work. … [Read more...]
After I changed my name to Kenya I found myself stuck and unclear (okay that was probably there already) with either very few answers or way too many questions. What, why, where, who, when, How? I had thought that a change in name would bring with it a whole new lease of life, a new approach, greater clarity and a new perspective (a tall order I know) but it didn’t do any of that. Somehow it managed to highlight the gaps, which then meant I went around in circles trying to find my way out of the maze that had quickly formed around … [Read more...]
To eat or not to eat the donut that is the question! I made the decision and I just had a donut. So what I hear you say that's no big deal. Well it was for me. I thought about it and thought about it and even had dreams about it (okay that might be a bit excessive after all it’s just a donut). I then tried to work out just how that donut fitted in with my new approach to food and healthy eating and just how many inches it was going to put on my waistline and then I figured that with all of that worry, anxiety and pontificating, I had … [Read more...]
"Far away in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead." Louisa May Alcott My mother made me read the words of Louisa May Alcott and after reading these words it all feels somehow worthwhile. … [Read more...]
I've discovered a great thing in life: there is always an opportunity to start again. Dieters have already discovered it. Everyone who has ever dieted has either started and stopped several times or tried several diets and then kept going until they found one that worked for them or until they had exhausted all possibilities. Madonna has embraced it and continues to reinvent herself and share her multiple 'gifts' (some people would say personalities) and is not be afraid of 'another' new beginning. Fortunately for us a day is … [Read more...]
I took this picture from a bench outside the Greenwich Observatory in London and think it is the perfect spot to sit and watch the world go by, read a book and get inspired which got me thinking perhaps that's what we all need somewhere to sit and be re-energised for life and for business. I think I'm gonna need a jumper for this one though! I've found mine the question is where is yours? … [Read more...]
I love adventures so I am going to allow my alter ego Dee, the Divapreneur, to go on a great adventure through the next 30 days. I have been reading a lot about forming habits and the theories suggest anything between 21 and 30 days to get yourself into a routine of doing something, so I'm here to put it to the test. The great thing about an alter ego is that they can: Go places you feel you can't Do things you feel you couldn't do Ask those silly and embarrassing questions Talk to people without feeling uncomfortable or silly And … [Read more...]
I'm a Porsche 911! I just tried this quiz and there may be some truth in it because it recognises my style. It told me: You have a classic style, but you're up-to-date with the latest technology. You're ambitious, competitive, and you love to win. Performance, precision, and prestige - you're one of the elite,and you know it. I people who appreciate great things! Take the Which Sports Car Are You? quiz. Go on give it a go. … [Read more...]
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