When we drill to the core of a movement, conversation or even behaviour, we often find an interesting question around utility and workability. What is this actually for? Is it actually as workable as I think it is? There is some utility in being able to run a marathon in sub 3 hours. However, there...
Before around the year 1400, the word “conspire” simply meant to “Breathe Together.” There was no link to evil or wrong. To breathe together is to be in communion, shoulder to shoulder. To see each other below the level of everyday beliefs and language. When we choose to do this, we can use others to...
The first difficulty is structural – what is needed for the task? The tools required, the design ability, understanding the manufacturing or publication process, or the group of movements that might help you progress in a particular set of skills. The second difficulty is far greater, it is emotional – the ability and willingness to...
I had an individual call with one of the coaches in the altMBA yesterday. This is an intense 4 week workshop style course where effectively you learn a lot about yourself through the insane amount of work that you do and a lot of interaction with others. I had no particular agenda for the call...
In most of the breathing workshops, after a short introduction, we simply stand there. You can try this now if you like, it’s helpful to have enough space around you so that you feel relaxed. If your shoes have a heel, they need to come off. Five minutes is a good starting point. We close...
The concept of “connection” can be a little broad. We can of course connect deeply with not just a lot of different people, but even feel connected to other animals and nature. So there is some flexibility here. And perhaps different flavours if you like. However, we find some key ingredients keep coming back. Time...
When we vote, the intent is that we each engage as an individual, then we have a sum total of opinions that we can compare and analyse. This is a fantastic way to ensure that each participant is heard and also provides a diversity of opinion. When we work on a solution for the best...
“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing and that’s why we recommend it daily.” – Zig Ziglar Motivation, personal energy, self belief, confidence, self love, attention… These are just a few that fall into this bucket that is seemingly riddled with holes. Here one moment, gone the next. An infinitely fruitful...
