Leadership Lessons from Joseph.
Joseph was not the firstborn, so he was not born into his father’s house as a leader. But it is said of him that ‘he behaved himself wisely’. When Joseph went out to take care of the sheep with his brothers, he always returned the report of his brothers’ wrongdoing to his father. This means […]
Leadership Lessons from Caleb.
Caleb was never the number one man; it’s hard to argue that he was a number two or second in command. He was a leader without a title, in a class of his own. We first hear of him when Moses sent 12 spies to view the land of Canaan and bring back a report. […]
The Art of Originality
‘Originality’ is a coinage from the word ‘original’, which means the ‘earliest form of something,’ from which copies can be made. Another definition is ‘created personally by a particular artist, writer, musician, etc., not a copy.’ Indeed, you are the writer of your life’s story, a painter or artist of your destiny’s canvas. While we […]
Living a Burden Free Life: The Art of Pause and Simplicity
We live in a world where we are constantly striving and running. Our days are filled with never ending activities; we’re either trying to get to the next place or saving up and working hard to buy the next thing. There is always something we need that we don’t have, something we have lost that […]
LIVING A HEALTHY, happy, anxiety-free life: The power of movement.
We all have different sources and forms of stress; some we cannot eliminate. However, it is possible to reduce the effects of negative events in our lives and live with little impacts of stress. My father always said: “It is not what happens that matters, but how we react to it”. When I think of […]
10 EASY STEPS TO LOOK GREAT, FEEL GREAT AND BOOST YOUR SELF-CONFIDENCE
Whether you are on top of your game or have lately felt down in the slum gutters of self-doubt and insecurity, we all need a self-confidence boost from time to time. Even the best and most talented people feel nervous, unworthy, or anxious about certain events or situations, especially when faced with something new. Remember […]
Four Daily Power Thoughts to Think, Declare and Repeat.
Power thoughts are thoughts that give you a boost in confidence and self-esteem. They are fuel to your passion and light to your capacity and abilities. They are like lamps on the journey to your destination, daily, reminding you who you are and who you are becoming daily. Thinking negatively or worrying about our constant […]
‘MIRROR MIRROR ON THE WALL’ – The Power of Self-Review.
Most of us have heard about or read the story of Snow White, the orphan princess who has a wicked queen stepmother who is so jealous that she tries to kill Snow White. The wicked queen had a magical mirror that she frequently spoke to, saying, ‘Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who is the fairest […]
Are You tired ‘MOSES’? Dealing with the burden of leadership and everyday responsibility!
Moses is known as the man who led Israel out of Egypt. Everyone has—or is—a proverbial Moses in their lives: a parent, a leader, a father figure, a boss, a spouse, a sibling, or a loved one. Sometimes, people are their own Moses, leading their ‘nation’, which could be their family, their organisation, or simply […]
The Blessing of Broken Glass!
Staring at the pieces of broken glass on the floor, half in shock and the other half in disbelief, I felt a strong sense of sadness rise slowly in my belly, racing towards my heart. A mug that was one of my favourites, a cup that held so many memories for me was broken, and […]