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A place to gather my own history, thought, observation and perspective of life as I see it.

I Ching Hex 24: Comeback
Spring
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The Power of Failure

Your Path to Reinvention and Return Have you ever experienced a failure so profound that it forced you to pause, reflect, and rediscover your true path? While failure can often feel like hitting rock bottom, it has the potential to be a powerful teacher, guiding us back to who we truly are.  This article explores

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Spring
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From Selfishness to Selflessness

Embracing Altruism in Everyday Nourishment  Have you ever truly paused to savour a meal, feeling not just nourished but deeply connected to the world around you? Beyond feeding the body, nourishment shapes relationships, communities and even our emotional wellbeing. Yet, the way we approach it often reveals far more about us than we realise. Can

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I Ching Hex 42 - Increasing The Flow
Spring
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Starting a New Career in Later Life

Starting a new career in later life may feel like stepping into unfamiliar territory. But, much like the season of spring, it’s a time for renewal and new beginnings—a chance to plant the seeds of fresh ideas and watch them bloom. Drawing inspiration from I Ching Hexagram 42, Increase, we’ll explore how you can ride

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Shock
Spring
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From Agitation to Awakening

Harnessing Life’s Shocks for New Awareness Introduction  Life has a way of shaking us awake. A chance encounter at a career crossroads, the loss of something you thought was permanent, or even a seemingly trivial moment like a passing remark—these shocks disrupt the status quo and thrust us into uncomfortable yet transformational spaces.  But here’s

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Break Through. Picture of Jim Morrison.
Spring
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Break Through: Finding Your Edge

  Introduction Life can throw us into some sticky situations, can’t it? You’re outranked, overpowered, or stuck facing a proper knot of a problem. It feels a bit like having something jammed between your teeth – uncomfortable and demanding a firm response. That’s where the I Ching’s Hexagram 21, “Shì Kè” (Biting Through), comes in.

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I Ching Hex 17 Sui: On Brand
Spring
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On Brand

Far-Sighted Personal Branding: Authenticity Over Opinions  Building a personal brand as an entrepreneur, freelancer, or creative professional can feel like walking a tightrope. Trends and external validation constantly pull, whispering, “Be seen.” The question is, which voice do you follow?  When you focus solely on visibility, you run the risk of building a “fast-fashion brand”—trendy

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