On a lengthy drive with my son he asks how his sister is coping in preparing for her German speaking exam. I take this as a significant show of affection as it is only a single step away from asking her himself which, for siblings only two years apart, is a rarity. Via my response the conversation … [Read more...] about How To Fulfil Your Potential
Meaning
Why You Can Always Make A Difference
It’s been a chaotic few days here with forecasts of economic meltdown, friends accusing one another of bigoted racism, met on occasion with a scoffing arrogance we have come to expect from some of our more odious politicians. There have been lies and counter lies and it all feels like a bit of a … [Read more...] about Why You Can Always Make A Difference
Why Searching For Direction Might Be Unnecessary
The peas are growing next to the Borlotti beans in a very sunny spot at the top of the garden. When I planted them I hoped they would find their way and climb up the elaborate combination of poles and string I’d provided. The Borlotti’s just had canes to clamber up, but I worried about their Italian … [Read more...] about Why Searching For Direction Might Be Unnecessary
Why Meaning Is More Important Than Happiness
In his heartbreaking but utterly captivating book “Mans Search For Meaning” Viktor Frankl describes his experiences in a Nazi concentration camp and concludes that what motivates and sustains us, in even the most desperate and painful experiences, is our ability to maintain our own “freedom” to … [Read more...] about Why Meaning Is More Important Than Happiness
Why Experiences Are Valuable
I drove my son to the water sports centre this evening and as we approached we could see there were a large group of visiting Orthodox Jews over from Israel enjoying a couple of hours of kayaking, rowing and messing about in the giant swan pedalos. They have visited before and quite honestly it’s … [Read more...] about Why Experiences Are Valuable