Getting away from being in lockdown or simply working from home is critical to our mental health. Even if the trip is a short one it can really refresh our outlook. And I think everyone is seeking a brain refresh these days. A friend of mine, Steve Proctor, recently took a quick trip to the …
What a Wonderful World
One of my all-time favourite songs, What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong. This post is for #TuesdayTunes
Before 2020 leaves let’s do some Christmas
In one form or another, I’ve been doing this blogging thing for almost a decade. Wow, where did the time go, but more importantly, where are the million followers I was hoping to amass? Just kidding. Over the years, despite many changes in my life and starting my own business, I’ve kept this blog going. …
You’ll never walk alone (featuring Brittany Howard)
This year many companies have used the idea of being alone for Christmas as their central advert theme. But for me, Johnnie Walker blew everyone out of the water by featuring Brittany Howard’s mesmerizing performance. Enjoy. “You’ll Never Walk Alone” (originally from “Carousel” musical) When you walk through a storm Hold your head …
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Once in your life, you will find someone
“Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world around. You tell them things that you’ve never shared with another soul and they absorb everything you say and actually want to hear more. You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that …
100 plus tips and life lessons for happiness!
Need some help on how to find happiness or just plain getting your happy switch turned to the “on” position? Well, after a lot of research and double-checking all of the latest scientific data my friend Sue-Ann Bubacz and I put together this incredible 100 plus tips and life lessons for happiness! Ready? Here we …
Imagine; watching the tropical rain from a hammock
The worst (best) day?
Chanie Gorkin wrote a humourous yet illuminating poem about “the absolute worst day ever.” Perhaps you’re already familiar with it. I’ve had this copy in my files for a while, ready to share, and now seemed as good as any. I think it’s a fun reminder about how we perceive our lives. I hope you …
What has social media done to us?
There has been a massive increase in the use of social media – from being almost non-existent 15 years ago, it now takes up a major part of our lives and our children’s lives. Facebook, for example, boasts over one billion users per day. This explosion of social media has led to many cultural, social, …
Happy Christmas Eve From Surprising Lives
Happy Christmas Eve from Surprising Lives featuring Christmas Eve by The Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
Night Time Speaks Volumes
I like the night. Without the dark, we’d never see the stars. – Stephenie Meyer It was the possibility of darkness that made the day seem so bright. – Stephen King Night is a time of rigour, but also of mercy. There are truths which one can see only when it’s dark. – Isaac Bashevis Singer …
You Are The Entire Ocean – Quote
“You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop.” – Rumi Such a beautiful message by the ever eloquent, Rumi.