The deep powdery blue of English Bluebells dovetails with my paler blue eyes. I liken it to the scanning of a QR code: it opens up the windows to my soul. I need an abundance of natural beauty and wildlife to direct me to the key within. I continue to touch, seek, smell and listen. [...]

Regardless of the seasonality the sea ebbs and flows, and at its edge is the perfect place to wash away the challenges that you may be facing. In the last fortnight my disability has become more of a hindrance, the metatarsus – like pebbles on a beach tumble and misalign – with age.  I have [...]

We’re midst the eve of Summer here in England, and everywhere we look, and without any human intervention, mother nature is flourishing beautifully and naturally. Spring, the prelude to the promise of sunny joy and longer days. An abundance of natural eye candy, a carnival of colour, and soul enriching wonderment. A free show for [...]

Have you ever marveled at observing a fire being created outside, simply by the fast grinding of flint over a splinter of wood? If you’ve been lucky enough to witness this - then I’m sure that your supper of beans sausage and mash was extra tasty. We can liken ourselves to the creation of a [...]

The phrase to smell the roses, is an idiomatic expression meaning the need to slow-down and enjoy the simple pleasures in life. I think this resonates with many of us, and sometimes we need to be reminded, that we live beyond the four walls of our homes. The restraints of our jobs, or the people [...]

Implementing positive habits and strengthening self-discipline is not easy. Especially if we’re dealing with tough times, and largely flying solo. I thank the cerebral palsy for forcing me to keep consciously aware; never a day goes by without me feeling immense gratitude that I can talk and walk… But I’m a kid at heart, was [...]

The foundation of personal development is self-discipline; and when we apply it, we realise that it helps combat anxiety and supports our mental health. We feel a higher sense of clarity, focus and self-worth. I must be disciplined due to the cerebral palsy. I am extremely lucky that I can walk – but carrying extra [...]

We humans are inundated by daily thoughts.   If we were a train, then we’d be bulging over with passengers - seated, standing. Hopping on and off, in droves- like noisy commuter traffic. Subconsciously we behave like the all-inclusive vehicle: we welcome and invite all our thoughts on board.  Too often we kindly entertain every [...]

We do not speak enough about failure! The tendency is to view failing one dimensionally and to self - judge at a surface level. The incorrect perception that one must give up, and the energy - depleting harsh self-talk – that many people subject themselves to. Or, worse still to shift the blame on our [...]

Motivation only occurs when we start action. After a couple of minutes into a task, then our brain works conscientiously – and we get into the flow of what we want to achieve. Now we feel motivated, charging ahead, full steam… But the child within can get easily distracted. If we don’t manage ourselves properly, [...]