Celebrating Being Present

A dreamlike image. A lone individual in shadow is stood on a beach at the edge of the sea. They are looking out across the ocean as the waves lap against the sand, leaving ripple effects in their wake. The sun is setting in the background, giving lots of orange and red shades to this image. The text reads: "I don't think of the past. The only thing that matters is the everlasting present." (W. Somerset Maugham)

Happy Sunday! Today’s quote is: “I don’t think of the past. The only thing that matters is the everlasting present.” (W. Somerset Maugham) Take a moment to immerse yourself in a thought experiment. Imagine awakening with the sudden inability to recall the past or envision the future. All that exists is the vibrant tapestry of … Read more

A Shift in Perspective: Understanding Abigail Adams’ Wisdom

Today’s quote is: “But let no person say what they would or would not do, since we are not judges for ourselves until circumstances call us to act.” (Abigail Adams) In this quote, Abigail Adams challenges the notion of preconceived judgments and underscores the importance of context in determining our actions. She reminds us that … Read more

What If Innate Happiness Exists?

Today is #InternationalDayOfHappiness so you’ll never guess what I’ve selected today’s quote to be about: “Happiness is not a possession to be prized, it is a quality of thought, a state of mind.” (Daphne du Maurier) In our journey through life, we often seek happiness as if it were an external possession to be acquired, … Read more

Transcending Perception: Exploring the Depths of Reality

Happy Tuesday! Today’s quote is acually a proverb: “A bird that flies off the earth and lands on an anthill is still on the ground.” (Nigerian proverb) This proverb jumped out to me as reflecting something I’m sure we’ve all come across in coaching and as individuals. In the realm of human experience, we often … Read more

Beyond Judgment: Creating a Coaching Space of Understanding and Acceptanc

Happy Monday! Today’s quote is: “Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I will meet you there.” (Rumi) Rumi’s words resonate deeply with the essence of what coaching means to me, offering a profound invitation to transcend the limitations of judgment and embrace the boundless realm of understanding and connection. It’s … Read more

Waiting in Peace: Cultivating Patience on the Coaching Journey

Happy Sunday! Today’s quote is: “When we have done our best, we should wait the result in peace.” (Sir John Lubbock) In whats often reffered to as a fast-paced world, where instant gratification often reigns supreme, the concept of waiting for results in peace may seem counterintuitive. However, if you coach from an inside out … Read more

True Silence: Rest for Mind and Spirit

Happy Friday! Today’s quote is: “True silence is the rest of the mind; it is to the spirit what sleep is to the body, nourishment and refreshment.” (William Penn) Silence is not merely the absence of sound; it is a space of being—a sanctuary where the mind can find respite from the relentless chatter of … Read more

Finding Resilience: Lessons from Queen Victoria’s Wisdom

Happy Thursday! Today’s quote is: “Great events make me quiet and calm; it is only trifles that irritate my nerves.” (Queen Victoria) In what seems to many as today’s fast-paced world, where the constant barrage of information and stimuli can overwhelm even the most resilient among us, Queen Victoria’s words offer a timeless reminder of … Read more