The one lesson my dad tried to instill in ME was the power to make a decision. He didn’t care if it was right or wrong. Make the decision, work with it then decide next step from there. It’s not for everyone, but that is what he passed on to me.” – Steve Proctor via …
Guest Authors
Surprising Lives welcomes a few popular and interesting guest authors.
We need to be kinder to ourselves ( featuring Debbie Jones @gloria_smud )
Debbie Jones shared a lovely poem about being kinder to ourselves. I was immediately drawn to it and felt that the message was a universal one that everyone could benefit from hearing. After Debbie shared an updated reprint a few weeks ago in honour of World Suicide Prevention Day, I felt compelled to share it …
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Get in Good Trouble: John Lewis from Jane Lurie @EJaneL
The ever-talented Jane Lurie recently published a tribute post to John Lewis on her blog, Jane’s Lens. The post moved me tremendously. In large part, I always appreciate Jane’s posts because she is an excellent storyteller and I think that ability is something not only to be treasured and nurtured but is intrinsic to great …
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How to dispense hope featuring Mark Schaefer
We want to be helpful and dispense hope but how can we do so appropriately? Mark Schaefer knows a way. Those of you who know me from my marketing work probably also know that I am a fan, follower, and friend of Mark Schaefer. To be honest, it’s Mark’s insights and expertise on the subject …
How to succeed when it feels impossible; featuring Lilach Bullock
As I’m writing this post, COVID-19 or Coronavirus, is actively sweeping the world. We are all practising social distancing and washing our hands like crazy (hopefully). This pandemic is not fun, in fact, it’s scary as hell. Many of us are struggling with how to cope during this chaotic time, we’re not sure how to …
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Remembering Kowloon Walled City – by Andy Yeung
“An aerial view of Whampoa Garden, Hong Kong, reveals its densely packed buildings. I drew inspiration from the Kowloon Walled City — once the densest place on Earth. The Kowloon Walled City had hundreds of houses stacked on top of each other and there was very little open space. This notorious city was finally demolished …
The corruption of climate change
I came upon a Facebook thread awhile ago in which all of the participants adamantly claimed that there was no such thing as climate change. That it was a hoax! I was dismayed, to say the least. So, when I read this thorough, and perhaps provocative article, about the corruption of climate change by …
House on fire, featuring Greta Thunberg by Jane Lurie ( @EJaneL )
Jane Lurie, one of Surprising Lives’ popular guest authors, is not only a spectacular photographer but also a stunning storyteller. With her recent blog post, House On Fire, a tribute to Greta Thunberg, our planet, and climate change, she has managed to visually punctuate the urgency of this topic. I hope her post moves you …
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This is as good as it gets; featuring Dan Pallotta
Dan Pallotta is a well-known speaker, author, and charity fundraiser. Deepak Chopra says the following about Dan; “DAN PALLOTTA IS THE EMBODIMENT OF AUTHENTICITY, INTEGRITY, COURAGE AND HIGHER CALLING. HE IS A ROLE MODEL FOR ANYONE WHO WHO WANTS TO EMBARK ON THE ADVENTURE OF PERSONAL AND SOCIETAL TRANSFORMATION.” In tune with the above endorsement, …
Lynn Abaté-Johnson; “Just don’t flinch”
One of the good things in life is connecting with someone new and immediately feeling a “click.” Their attitude, perspectives, or whatever, clicks with yours. And if you’re fortunate, they will inspire you too. One such person, for me, is Lynn Abaté-Johnson, (also, known as @LAJBiz on Twitter). We met online when we were both …
Winslow Eliot: Do feel you’re a nail or a hammer?
I became friends with Winslow Eliot about five years ago on Facebook. At the time, I had no idea who she was, just that she was an award-winning author of a number of non-fiction and fiction books. Currently, I’m reading and loving Sati And The Rider (A Satyana Mystery Book). But as if that wasn’t …
Mud And Stardust By Su Leslie @suleslie
Over the years since I’ve been blogging a few people have continued to inspire and delight me. One of those people is the very talented Su Leslie of Zimmerbitch. WordPress. Com. Su has been a popular guest author here on Surprising Lives a few times and when I read this recent post of hers I …