Every year, in the quiet space between Christmas and New Year, I clear my desk and tidy my inbox. This might not sound like a momentous event but, when you enjoy a degree of chaos like I do, telling yourself it is a freedom you allow your creative soul, it becomes necessary to occasionally take … [Read more...] about Why Simplicity Is The Best New Year Resolution
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The Only Resolution You Need
Enjoying the last days of the holiday, drinking a coffee and listening to “Pick Of The Week” on R4 a few days ago there was a clip of the late parliamentarian Tony Benn talking about his political career. He made an observation which, for me, reverberated widely and deeply. He described how there … [Read more...] about The Only Resolution You Need
What You Really Want For Christmas
In Borough Market this week Beth and I stopped at a blackboard onto which people had written things they wanted to happen before they die. Reading through the spectrum of thought ranging from instinctive and amusing to deep and heartfelt my mind drifted towards the coming festivities, and the … [Read more...] about What You Really Want For Christmas
"It's Not Fair". What To Do About It
Sitting here next to the Christmas tree the light is beginning to fade and there is a wonderful orange sunset falling down behind the church. It’s quiet and warm and, if the fancy takes me, I could have a mince pie with my cup of tea. The day didn’t start quite so well with a visit to the dentist to … [Read more...] about "It's Not Fair". What To Do About It
What A Rabbit Taught Me About Loss
A fox killed Tom’s rabbit. I know it’s just the way that nature works but the pain of losing a loved pet is not dulled by some notional idea of insignificance. Loss is loss. A few years ago I worked with a lady who arrived distressed and in a very low state. Early exchanges revealed that she had … [Read more...] about What A Rabbit Taught Me About Loss