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. […]
KitKat Knew All Along
KitKat knew it years ago. Ok they were trying to sell more chocolate bars but actually if we all stuck to their advice we’d be better off for it. A break can be nothing but positive when it comes to a break from negative thought cycles. Whether it’s negative thoughts about ourselves, about others or […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘Time Out’ Once Looked Different
A few months ago, ‘time out’ looked different. A few months ago, time out was a weekend away, a summer holiday, a relaxing yoga trip, a Reconnect weekend. A few months ago, time out was a feeling of inner calm, excitement and regeneration. A few months ago, time out was taken for granted….. ‘Time out’ […]
Is it possible NOT to 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 […]