A little room to think.
Begin with a question, a feeling, or a subject that draws you in. There is room to pause, explore, and go a little deeper.
Calm & awarenessPause, notice what holds your attention, and make room to choose.6 articles
Purpose & directionExplore what matters, and the life you want your plans to serve.5 articles
Everyday enjoymentFind something welcome in ordinary moments and along the way.2 articlesBeliefs & possibilityQuestion old conclusions and see your own life with fresh eyes.3 articlesLearning & changeFollow curiosity, use your strengths, and give an idea a beginning.9 articlesRelationships & connectionListen with care, make room for others, and remember those we love.4 articlesExplore the articles
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Give an Idea Somewhere to Begin
An idea is a beginning. We picture a room we would like to improve, a skill we want to learn, or something we hope to create.
Short reflection · 1 min readRead reflection →Learning & changeThe Relief of Understanding
I have noticed that I feel more confident about something when I understand it. A task that once made me uneasy becomes easier to approach when I know what I am doing and why.
Short reflection · 1 min readRead reflection →Learning & changeMake the First Step Small
We may want to begin something and still find ourselves putting it off. The whole task looks large, and every time we consider it, another reason to wait appears.
Short reflection · 1 min readRead reflection →Learning & changeGetting Up to Speed
When we begin a new project, the first stage can feel slow. We are finding the materials, learning unfamiliar steps, and making decisions we will not have to make every time.
Short reflection · 1 min readRead reflection →Everyday enjoymentMake Room for One Good Experience
Sometimes the most useful thing we can do is something we enjoy. A favourite song, a walk, a film, or time with a friend can give an otherwise difficult day a welcome moment.
Short reflection · 1 min readRead reflection →Calm & awarenessChanging the Channel
If we don’t enjoy what is playing on the radio, we can choose another station. I sometimes use that image when I notice myself returning to an unhelpful train of thought.
Short reflection · 1 min readRead reflection →Relationships & connectionListen to More Than the Words
A conversation contains more than the sentences we hear. Pace, tone, pauses, and the attention we give each other can all become part of the experience.
Short reflection · 1 min readRead reflection →Beliefs & possibilityStep Out of the Comparison
I have sometimes looked at someone else’s home, circumstances, or abilities and wished I had what they had. It is easy for that comparison to turn into a judgment about my own life.
Short reflection · 1 min readRead reflection →Everyday enjoymentWe Can Enjoy the Way There
We can be pleased with our progress and still want to go further. Those two feelings can sit together.
Short reflection · 1 min readRead reflection →A little more room to explore.
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