Thoughts

I share inspiring stories drawn from real-life experiences, each with the potential to resonate deeply with you. Whether you’re seeking personal growth or simply a new perspective, these stories can help you make remarkable shifts, turning your dreams into reality.

... when you're all alone

Reflecting on how some people might be coping with loneliness or isolation, or even fear, especially after the long, quiet months of the Covid-19 lockdown, I called to mind the transformative power of our thoughts, a message central to Chapter Two of my book ...
... when the unexpected happens

When the unexpected happens, it's important to remember that it's your thoughts that count. Embrace the chaos, find joy in the little things, and keep moving forward ...
... when you're shocked to the core

Have you ever heard something that is so shocking that you gasp out loud? When a friend tells you something and your heart sinks as you know, deep down, what's coming next? ...
... all the time

Is it because we're all getting older, some much older of course, that we're suddenly being confronted with news that isn't what we want to hear? ...
... with teamwork

The reality of life in teams is that it is often hard and demands time, commitment and effort ...
... when you lose the plot

Sometimes we're lucky enough to travel through our daily lives without too many bumps in the road. We've got enough money to meet the month. We might even have a little to spare. We have a supportive partner, great children and a home filled with love ...
... when you're truly yourself

Have you ever ‘stood to one side of yourself’ and noticed that you are ‘this’ person in one situation and ‘that’ person in a different situation? It’s a bit like dancing in the moonlight with gay abandon and embracing a powerful inner force ...
... with the knockers

Just one short month ago, I bought a new car. I haven’t had a new car for thirty–eight years and the decision was a long time in the making – two years in fact! So how naive was I in thinking that I'd escape unscathed at the hands of the knockers ...
... when you're out for a walk

Some random thoughts can be harmful to our well-being. We have choices about where we direct our thoughts and thinking positive thoughts is so much better for our health ...
... when you're planning for the future

The future? Whose future? Yours, or the future of those you will be leaving behind when you die? It turns out that many of my friends have given this some thought. It's not because they're old, or even remotely thinking about dying. It's because they realise that planning for a future when they will no longer be around to contribute to...
... when you're out of practice

Plimmerton Croquet Club is growing. We reckon that we have the most activity, per blade of grass, of any sports club in Porirua City. We have five lawns so 40 people can play at any session and, on the whole, it's rare for someone to have to sit out. We play in an enviable environment...
.. when you need help

How good are you about asking for help? You may excel at it. You may be one of those (lucky) people who is good at relinquishing control and is happy to sit back and let others do stuff for you. But if you're a seriously independent being (like me) life can be very challenging when you need help. How do you ask?
... when your stars align

How many times has a friend said to you, 'This is my vision but it'll never happen'? You can reassure them, encourage them, cajole them, give them every reason under the sun why their plan will work, but there are so many variables connected to their plan that they simply can't allow themselves to believe in it.
... with service

We often cruise through our lives on auto pilot. We catch the same train at the same time to get to the same place we got to yesterday, or last week, or whenever. Sometimes I've even found myself taking a certain route in my car ...
... when you celebrate

Celebrating is one of the most important things we can do and it's also something that many of us overlook. It releases endorphines and makes us feel good. Causes for celebration come in all shapes and sizes. If you're Roger Federer or Novak Djokovitch, celebration might come from a fabulous shot, although winning an Open might be cause for...