Finding your flow is more important than setting goals
At this time of year we tend to think about what we’d like to happen in the year ahead. Many people set goals and make a big effort, only to be frustrated by the lack of progress in their careers, relationships or finances. In some cases their health isn’t too good either. I experienced this for several years. Then, just over six years ago, I started working with David Royston-Lee, who is a...
Read MoreHow to know what to do now
Many people are wondering what to do, particularly in this time of change and uncertainty. Sometimes we have lots of mental chatter, otherwise known as the monkey mind, which can be very tiring. If you experience this, I recommend you try the following exercise: 1) Sit quietly somewhere where you won’t be disturbed. Close your eyes. For the next 5-10 minutes, place your attention on your...
Read MoreIntuition based in love – an interview with Becky Walsh
I first got to know Becky when I was doing some research for the chapter on intuition in Book Five (coming soon). Below is an update. JP: How would you define intuition? BW: Intuition is a ‘knowing’ without logical thought. It’s having an answer, direction or idea without bringing the ego mind into the equation. The ego mind is set on survival, so it makes limited choices often based on...
Read MoreThings fall into place when we let go
One of the more sophisticated types of goal-setting involves ‘SMART’ goals, which are “specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely”. The end result is an action plan with a timetable. However, all of this is based on a questionable assumption – that we are on our own in a mechanical universe. This implies that we can only achieve anything through mental and physical effort....
Read MoreLove versus fear
One of the big themes in personal development is love versus fear. Most of us are familiar with the idea of love versus hate. However, when we examine hate – or hatred – closely, it turns out that it’s rooted in fear. The more we let go of fear, the more we can experience love. Over and over again, we have a choice between focusing on what we love and focusing on what we’re afraid...
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