Today’s words to inspire are from the great artist Pablo Picasso and reflect on finding our gifts. What is your gift, and what are you doing with it?
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‘To understand me, you’ll have to swallow a world…’
Today’s quote, from Salman Rushdie’s magnificent Midnight’s Children, reminds us of the significance of each and every one of us.
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Words From A Bookworm – One of the greatest truths…
M. Scott Peck’s The Road Less Travelled begins with a statement of profound simplicity. Acceptance of its truth can be life changing.
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The Daily Dose – ‘If there is a wound, we must try to heal it…’
Today’s quote is from my favourite novel, Captain Corelli’s Mandolin by Louis de Bernieres. It considers the idea of the ‘wounded healer’, and how we can use struggle and suffering as a catalyst for helping[…]
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Radio Interview – Taking Care of Your Mental Health During Lockdown
I was recently interviewed for Community Voice FM, Middlesbrough’s community radio station, on looking after your mental health during the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdown. Be Active – Be Connected – Keep Learning – Take[…]
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The Daily Dose – Champion!
As Mickey said to Rocky, ‘Get up you sonofabitch, cos Mickey loves ya!’ Finding strength in the struggles. You got this champ 💪 👊🏻
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The Daily Dose – ‘Those moments are what I live for…’
Hello! Today’s daily dose is inspired by John Lennon and the theme is creativity, and the power it has to connect us and to unlock our potential. Enjoy, and let me know your thoughts in[…]
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The Daily Dose – You have to trust in something…
How do we get through tough times? Today’s inspiration comes from Steve Jobs and his belief that you have to trust that the dots will connect in the future. What gets you through your tough[…]
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The Daily Dose – Everyone has talent…
Today’s inspiration comes from Debbie Harry, lead singer of Blondie, from her autobiography Face It. This is for anybody that’s pursuing a dream and striving for success. Enjoy, and let me know what you think.
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The Daily Dose – There is No Right Way or Wrong Way…
Today’s inspiration comes from a lyric from one for my favourite bands, Bright Eyes, from the song Hit The Switch. It’s also one of my tattoos. This one is for anyone that is sick of[…]
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