Changing Your Circumstances Often Won’t Do It

Yesterday I sat by the turquoise sea and watched the clear waves fold over by the shore. The rhythmic woosh of the water filled my ears, along with chattering and playing.  It should have been an idyllic moment. It was for a few seconds – absolute bliss. Then, suddenly, a state of uneasiness came over … Read more

But…Where Am I?

This reflection/poem is for those moments when you feel lost in the noise of life and you start to reconnect… On track with the plan, ticking off the list. Well done me. But where am I? What an uplifting story. It lifts me out of bed in the morning, makes my heart beat satisfyingly fast.  … Read more

Nothing That A Good Ole’ Conversation Can’t Cure

By a good ole’ conversation I mean a real one. Not small talk. Not trying to please. Not hiding yourself behind a false image. A real conversation is when you are totally present, feeling, and open to being modified. Control goes out the window. Time flies away too. You’re floating in the eternal now that … Read more

What Energy-Thieves Can’t Steal

Energy is synonymous to life.  There are energy-thieves disguised as energy-givers.  Exploring the nature of our human experience as we do in our reconnect conversations, has helped me to spot those.  The number one thief is the idea that there is only ONE WAY to have greater energy levels.  We are constantly sold the notion … Read more

Is it possible NOT to burnout?

Burnout

When we started on our Reconnect Weekends journey we were so excited to be planning an outlet for busy people to take that all important time out. All around us people seemed to be burning out; successful, ambitious, strong people, people we never would have expected could be vulnerable to the threat of burnout. But … Read more