Some people just didn’t like it. Sure the team won and they didn’t break any rules. It just left an unpleasant taste in the mouth. They didn;t seem to play in the way that made others feel like they understood what made the game so wonderful to watch. No one could deny the results, they […]
Read More Spirit of the GameWhat happened today? What happened over the week? What happened this month? What happened this quarter? What happened this year? What happened in the last decade? What happened over the last century? I think it’s good to reflect on what has happened over a span of time. It’s good to pick up on the things […]
Read More Over A Span Of TimeA lot of life is a matter of trust. You put your trust in your parents. They are the first sources of authority and the reference point for life. Then you realise they are flawed. You put your trust in your friends. They are engaging, exciting and animated collaborators in the journey of life. Then […]
Read More So We Must Put Our Trust In GodWhat used to happen was that she would be doing something and when she was distracted or disturbed she would get put off. She felt it was unfair that no one seemed to care when these things happened. She told a friend and received advice that gave her a fresh perspective. Whenever she felt distracted […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Make A Note Of It And Move OnAppealing to base instincts. Present something that threatens someone’s sense of security and comfort and it can successfully ignite impulsive fearful responses. Project that same presentation and that nagging feeling can influence actions and attitudes. It is much harder to lead by hope. Especially where that hope appears so fragile, so far away and so […]
Read More Leading by HopePointing fingers at the failing of others is a good pastime to partake in if you don’t want to spend time considering your areas for improvement. I’ve noticed with some of the people that I admire that they don’t really have that much time, energy or inclination towards the finger pointing exercise. They are not […]
Read More Path To BlamelessnessThere are those stories of a great success in a sport. An unfancied team won the big one. The individual ranked outside the top 100 upset the odds and won the tournament. The story talks about those attractive qualities people warm to about the underdog. The journey from nowhere to somewhere can wrap people up […]
Read More Not A One-OffSome people have reached the conclusion that it’s better to live without expectations. Life is too unpredictable and events cannot be so predetermined. Better to literally leave it one day at a time and get through that day the best way you can and let the chips fall where they will. It’s a reasonable approach […]
Read More What Do You Expect?The end of the year is nigh and some people will be looking forward to holiday celebrations and the things associated with the start of a new year. It’s a good time to reflect on what’s happened over the last twelve months and to see what went well and what didn’t go so well. It’s […]
Read More Not Disappointed Because of No Expectations?The darkness was overwhelming. My soul was crushed. The burden was far too heavy for me, I could not carry on. I felt so crowded, it became too much. It felt unrelenting. The pressure got to the point where I didn’t feel like waking up in the morning. The pan got too much for my […]
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