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We have been lucky to have travelled to many different countries – and one of the things I noticed is that often people with the least – seem the most grateful for what they have.

Why is that?

A very common and understandable question - to which I reply it’s a little bit like playing the piano - we can all learn to play - but obviously, some find it easier than others - and occasionally there is someone who, at a very early age, astonishes everyone with an amazing gift.

I believe that provided we have the desire to help others, have compassion and have a belief that there is a “power” greater than us, then the techniques can be learned.

We have probably all made New Year's wishes at one time or another - and most of us have probably not been able to stick to them for very long.  Why is this?

Studies I've read over the years show that people that set New Year's goals don't actually meet them. In fact, of the 41% of Americans who make New Year's resolutions, only 9% were successful in keeping them. 

Remember to look for the good in others and try not to be drawn to people with negative frequencies – hang out with people where you can laugh and be totally yourself.

“Years may wrinkle the skin – but to give up on the enthusiasm of life is to wrinkle the soul” 

As I have mentioned in many previous newsletters, this really is a time of trust and a belief that as we emerge from these times of the biggest changes ever in our evolution, the world we can create can be truly amazing.

“I never seem to have time” seems to be a common remark these days and everyone seems to be
rushing around and stressed out.

Apparently, it’s part of the nature of life for time to accelerate as we age. This acceleration is almost
imperceptible each year, but the result is that each decade that you live through goes by faster than
the one before. 

I think that sport creates conversations by providing a common ground, and a unified sense of purpose. A love of the game and the passion brought to the field forges bonds between players and spectators alike - heroes are created in sports and can become positive role models for the team and wider community.

Oh, that we as adults could see the world through the eyes of a child!

So – I began to think is it possible to go into adulthood and not be tainted by life’s trials and tribulations?

Is there a specific time or experience that suddenly changes us into what we are today – or is it the continual drip - drip of negative experiences that slowly wears us down?

It is perhaps useful to reflect on what we think our spirit guides are and what their function is.

As you may know, our anxiety is future based – we can feel guilty about the past, but we don’t get anxious about it.

The saying that “grown men don’t cry” was the norm and it was only in later life that I realized just how suppressive and damaging that thought is.

Giving up doesn't make you weak and it doesn't make you a coward. Giving up means that you were strong enough and smart enough to realize that you couldn't handle something anymore and you're ready to put your energy else.

The ego loves to control everything. It creates the boundaries and limitations in which you imprison yourself. Surrender allows you to break free and step into what Deepak Chopra calls “the wisdom of uncertainty.”

We often start a sentence with “You Always” or “You Never.” These toxic prefaces are classic blame shifters. You ALWAYS forget to check the calendar, or You NEVER let me know things in advance. It’s ALL your fault, and I BLAME you.

Do these remarks sound familiar?