a pathway back to our natural state
I stumble out my front door just in time to see the sun begin to peak its head above the horizon. I take a deep breath of cool, crisp air. After 23 years, I still haven’t gotten used to what passes as summer weather here in the UK. I let that thought subside. Better to […]
Turn down the noise
So here’s the thing: life is super loud right now. There are all kinds of people shouting about what you should do, what you should want, and who you should be. It’s crazy! It’s like being at a drone metal concert where the music is just noise.1 But in and amongst this noise is a […]
The practice of intentional living
Last week, I introduced the concept of “misliving,” a term used to describe a life lived without direction or intention. I emphasised the importance of living intentionally to avoid finding ourselves in this position. To recap, intentional living is a lifestyle where you consciously choose actions that reflect your personal beliefs, values, and goals. It’s […]
Is the Choice of Hercules a trick question?
Is the choice of Hercules a trick question? I kind of think so, and here’s why: Which would you choose?
Pascal’s Wager: a dialogue
Pascal’s Wager is a philosophical argument put forward by the 17th century French philosopher, mathematician, and physicist Blaise Pascal. The argument is a pragmatic reasoning in favor of belief in God and is found in his posthumously published work Pensées. Clay: Monsieur Pascal, you are known for your philosophical wager on the existence of God. […]
Soul Surfing
You stare at your reflection in the mirror, searching for answers to the age-old question: “Who am I?” The face that stares back at you is familiar, yet somehow foreign. You study the lines etched into your skin, the colour of your eyes, the shape of your nose, as if these physical attributes hold the […]
The pleasures of doing nothing
The modern world, with its dizzying array of gizmos and gadgets, promises to make us more efficient than ever before. We have smart devices designed to expedite our chores, applications to manage our time, and a constant clamor for productivity. This rhetoric of efficiency is deeply ingrained in our societal DNA, relentlessly pushing us to […]
Gifts and Wounds
The human condition is an intricate tapestry, spun with threads of paradox. It is a saga that unfolds, amidst joys and despairs, a play where light coexists with shadows, and creation often originates from the womb of destruction. This grand theatre of existence beautifully brings to light an exquisite dichotomy, a dance of yin and […]
The Path to Excellence
Excellence is not just a goal to be pursued; it’s a way of life that we can cultivate in everything we do. It’s a promise to hold ourselves to the highest standards, to try to reach our full potential, and to keep improving our skills, abilities, and character. The path to excellence begins with a […]
Raising the Bar
Excellence is not just a goal to be pursued; it is a way of life that we can cultivate in everything we do. It is a commitment to the highest standards, to the pursuit of our full potential, and to the continual refinement of our skills, abilities, and character. If you LOVE the coach’s notes, […]