Who ordered this truckload of dung – Inspiring Stories for Welcoming Life’s Difficulties by Ajahn Brahm is a lovely book with 108 Buddhist teaching stories brimming with humor, humanity and good will. The first book I read by Ajahn Brahm is Don’t worry, be grumpy and I found myself laughing right through it. It made perfect reading on a flight–I…
You’ve probably lost count of the number of times you’ve read the story of the chained elephant, right? Okay one more time. Humor me. The elephant. Wild, free to explore, to discover and enjoy the beauty of its natural habitat. Yet, this massive powerful creature succumbs to a life tethered to a chain. Docile. Accepting. Settling. When elephants are born…
R is for Raffi. Made by Raffi is an original children’s book written by Craig Pomranz, illustrated by Margaret Chamberlain, and published by Frances Lincoln Publishers. Made by Raffi – book blurb Raffi is a shy boy who doesn’t like noisy games and is often teased at school. But when he gets the idea of making a scarf for his dad’s…
Ever been stuck in a situation where you were afraid to take a decision that could change your life forever, but really had no choice? I have. Several times. The craziest thing was, I really had no other option. It was like being stuck between a rock and a hard place in a dead end and feeling cornered. This post…
Inspiring stories, especially the ones that make me feel good instantly, teach me something or motivate me to take action are always welcome. Once in a while, it is nice to be nudged with self improvement exercises, right? Especially if it is about overcoming limiting beliefs. If there is one thing most of us struggle with, it is this: asking.…