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So how can your attitude shift the relationship between two people? I was reading a newsletter by Mark Peysha, the CEO of Robbins-Madanes Training and he was reflecting on Dr Martin Luther King. His thoughts really resonated with me as I had been having a discussion this week on this topic but couldn't articulate what I was trying to say. Quoting Mark: You and I are equal. You and I are different. You and I are the same. Read on to understand what Mark means by this paradox....

Ever felt that something that you’ve experienced or that was done to you is holding you back? Forgiveness is giving up a grievance, which you are entitled to. It doesn’t mean forgetting or reconciliation; it doesn’t mean condoning, it’s not about justice and doesn’t make what happened ok.

A few years ago I went through a period of rapid growth which stemmed from my intention to be true to myself and follow my heart. Up until then I had resisted because I wasn’t ready to spread my wings and fly out of my comfort zone and, I had all kinds of excuses for staying where I was.

Role models enter our lives for a purpose, to help us grow and develop to be all we are capable of being. From the distance of time we can acknowledge significance of the impact of their example and influence upon our lives. . .

When I was a young schoolgirl there was a girl in my class who hated me with a vengeance. Jean Owen. She used to bully me; push me around and hit me whenever she felt like it. She was much bigger than me and I felt powerless to do anything about it. Jean was also the class clown and everyone else thought she was great. But I detested her with a passion. Then one day something serious happened …

What's so good about developing an attitude of gratitude? Check out the bottom of this article for the answer.....

Can a Book Change Your Life – Only If You Let It! A review of Stephen MR Covey’s “The Speed of Trust”.

What are the gifts that matter the most to you? Which memories bring the greatest pleasure when you look back over past Christmases? How much does it really have to cost? Where will your focus be during this year’s celebrations? Who will you share your precious time and attention with?

What is the beach ball aspect? When we encounter various aspects of life, it’s often akin to looking at a beach ball. People look at the same thing, yet see something different because they view it from a different angle. When a person looks at a beach ball they may see a red, yellow and blue stripe. Another person may look at it and see a green, orange and white stripe. Neither is ‘wrong’ they are just seeing it from their own perspective.