I hold my hands up, I've been a bit stuck.  Being kind to myself, and given the current circumstances, this is quite understandable.  Yet, it was still frustrating the hell out of me! Then, as often happens, the spark of inspiration came.  Not from a worthy tome or a thoughtful suggestion; from a chance encounter... Continue Reading →

I'm generally a positive, proactive soul.  There are times, however, when, like many people, I feel a bit, shall we say, 'off'.  This happened to me recently. These days though, when I recognise the signs, I turn to kindness rather than a mental cosh. For me, tapping into the artistic side of my creativity and... Continue Reading →

Been doodling again.  This time inspired by a young guy's impressive bobble hat and how we can sometimes approach change...

While watching a couple of people talking during a tv interview, I was inspired to ponder on the subject of enthusiasm. As a result, here's my latest 3-minute musing.  I hope you enjoy listening. https://diamondeffect.files.wordpress.com/2019/10/enthusiasm.mp3

Whilst on one of my clear-your-head walks, I realised I was getting too close to a challenge I was facing.  Even though detail is important, getting too absorbed in it can be counterproductive. It can sometimes feel like you're trapped in amongst the weeds...

I've been thinking and doodling about indecision.  Limbo is a frustrating place to be.  Personally, taking action, no matter how small, helps me to break the deadlock... [ "dancing round your handbag" - indecision ]