What do you think about forgiveness? I think the modern definition is somewhat over-rated, and I much prefer its original meaning. Let me explain. Today, people often associate forgiveness with letting people off the hook. Accepting their excuses. Pretending the hurt didn’t happen. People might say you “just need to forgive” like it’s as easyContinueContinue reading “Monday Mojo – Bring in Mercy”
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Visiting your doctor in difficult times
One in five patients now has to wait at least 15 days to see a GP in England, NHS figures have revealed. Just under 5m of the 27.1m appointments at GPs’ surgeries in October involved waiting anywhere between 15 and 28 or more days to see a doctor or practice nurse. Patients are finding itContinueContinue reading “Visiting your doctor in difficult times”
Monday Mojo – Start Where You Are
Do you ever feel like you can’t keep up? Like it’s all just moving a bit too fast. That other people are strides in front. That somehow you’ve fallen behind. Or fallen short. I often liken the pace of life to that of a treadmill. Before we know it we’re hurtling along, striving for perfection,ContinueContinue reading “Monday Mojo – Start Where You Are”
Monday Mojo – Catch Your Breath
When was the last time you stopped? I don’t mean at a traffic light, or to go to bed. I mean genuinely just downed tools and took a moment to take it all in. When we lead busy lives the emphasis is always on doing not being. It’s one of the reasons I describe inContinueContinue reading “Monday Mojo – Catch Your Breath”
Monday Mojo – Honour Your Gifts
What does the world need right now that you have to offer? I don’t mean more of your time or energy, as you’re probably giving that out in tonnes anyway. I mean the genuine gifts that you bring to the party of life. As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, I talked about the Five Ways toContinueContinue reading “Monday Mojo – Honour Your Gifts”
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