Jul 13Dance me to the end of loveThe dance is not where we lose ourselves. But where we find ourselves. — Gabrielle Roth Before 5 Rhythms I was lucky if I danced once a year. That one time would be at the end of a week of aikido training, with close aikido friends, and the help of…5rhythms2 min read5rhythms2 min read
Jul 25, 2022Lesson #75: Living with intentionLiving life with intention brings consciousness and purpose to our days, and right now I’m reviewing a blog post that’s been an open tab on my phone for years now. It’s time for me to learn the lesson and move on. The post is called ‘An Intentional Life’ by Leo…Public Sculpture4 min readPublic Sculpture4 min read
Jun 25, 2022Lesson #74: Lessons from my dad’s funeralAt the start of this year I was reading the book ‘Hero on a Mission: A path to a meaningful life’ by Donald Miller. This book describes a process of creating meaning and agency in your life, empowering you to live your best life. One of the tools for finding…Eulogy2 min readEulogy2 min read
Jun 20, 2022Lesson #73: One Thing to tackle overwhelm and live your best lifeWhat’s the ONE Thing I can do, such that by doing it, everything else will be easier or unnecessary? — Gary Keller I’m sitting at my favourite cafe, with my laptop, notebook, notes, phone, kindle and second coffee, waiting for a call to say my car has been serviced and…Purpose4 min readPurpose4 min read
May 26, 2022Lesson #72: Finding your way in an uncertain worldA video series by Martha Beck (author/teacher/life coach), ‘Think Like A Wayfinder’, describes a four step process to finding your way in an uncertain world. This process is also described as a way of tapping into, or finding your way perhaps, to your True Self. The term wayfinder is taken…Uncertainty3 min readUncertainty3 min read
May 20, 2022Lesson #71: You are the source of life in dragDuring my morning breathwork practice today, my teacher, Scott Schwenk said: “You are the source of life in drag” I’m in something like my fiftieth round of this five day breathwork journey, Ecstatic Breathwork, so these words are familiar. And right now, I feel a bit like a drag queen…Drag2 min readDrag2 min read
May 14, 2022Lesson #70: The Power of AddictionMea Culpa I might start by saying .. I’ve been a bit ‘addicted’ to watching this Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard trial. Hearing the ins and outs of another person’s life, and in this case distinctive personas, has been fascinating for me. Seeing a very dysfunctional ‘codependent’ relationship play out…Johnny Depp2 min readJohnny Depp2 min read
May 9, 2022Lesson #69: There needs to be a deadlineIf I don’t write now it might not happen today. Having a daily deadline helps me to take action. I can think about anything FOREVER. Thinking has probably been one of my favourite pasttimes this lifetime. It’s mental explorations. Mind adventures. And really, any life is worthy of so much loving attention. But I digress. The point of this lesson is .. You need to set a date. Without being ‘scheduled’ any task can stretch on forever, and this can really contribute to the feeling of being ‘stuck’.Time1 min readTime1 min read
May 9, 2022Lesson #68: You must shine a bitI just watched a Sadguru video that I had sent to myself months ago. Found while decluttering my emails this morning. The video was titled 6 Things To Do to Earn Your Child’s Friendship. I actually think I have a great relationship (and friendship) with Joey. I’m sure it isn’t…Sadhguru2 min readSadhguru2 min read
Apr 11, 2022Lesson #67: A formula for getting unstuckWhat’s the point of life? Have you ever wondered the point of your existence? The times I have felt despairing over my life have been when I have felt stuck. And the solution I chose, early in life, was to keep learning. Because while I was learning I had the…Creative Evolution3 min readCreative Evolution3 min read
