I recently finished reading the Kathleen McGowan trilogy about the Magdalene line. It's a fictional interpretation of many of the theories supporting the idea that Jesus and Mary Magdalene were a couple, and had children whose bloodlines still exist today. For poorly written books they were strangely compelling. I am pretty fussy about books, and I was not impressed with McGowan as an author. BUT I find the bloodline theory fascinating, and found Robert Langdon's The Da Vinci Code equally Continue Reading
Too Busy for a Slow Change? Create Time By Spending Time
If you’re anything like me, the idea of a slower, simpler, more meaningful life conjures up images of relaxing with family and friends and doing more of the things that bring you joy. Whether that be travel, gardening, dancing or playing board games by a fire, it probably involves having more leisure time than you currently do. You’ve probably already thought about how to find more leisure time - and it probably goes something like this “I need to work less, but I need the money to pay the Continue Reading
What Are You Doing For You This Earth Day?
It's Earth Day today. Perhaps this is the kicker you need to finally give up plastic, start buying organic or quit shopping at the supermarket. Or perhaps it's just another opportunity to feel guilty for not doing that stuff when you know you should. Don't get me wrong. I think Earth Day is an incredible initiative. The Earth Day movement has mobilised a powerful network of activists to make a difference on a global scale for 46 years - can you believe that? Their 100% focus is to protect our Continue Reading
Goal Setting? You Can Stop Now.
If you've been setting goals (and failing to achieve them) for most of your life, I've got some good news for you. You can stop now. It's not working. Goal setting is a complete waste of time. I'm not talking about planning and task lists. Those are smart tactics for getting things done. Saving for a holiday? Figure out how much you need to put aside each week, make a plan and stick to it. If there's something you really want to do, then of course you should plan to succeed. No, I'm Continue Reading
What I’ve Learned About Relaxation
Since Scott’s Cancer Diagnosis a year ago, I’ve existed in a state of low grade anxiety. Even when things were going well, I was still tense, living on adrenaline. Keeping it together was really my only priority, and often that meant taking care of everyone else except me. Scott’s in remission now and he’s back at work. The kids are OK. So, earlier this year I decided to take some time off. For 3 months I’d take on no new responsibilities. I would embark upon a relaxation regime to Continue Reading