One of the many wonderful sources of the inspirational quotes that we include in the New Insights Life Coach Training programme is a lady who calls herself Oriah Mountain Dreamer, Oriah is a Canadian teacher who has had the privilege of studying with and learning from native American elders who […]
The Law of Attraction was at it again yesterday … I spent Saturday night at a reunion with people from my era who had grown up and been schooled in the Helderberg basin. What fun it was to reconnect with friends and colleagues after so many years. It was a
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A number of you commented positively on the \’hall of mirrors\’ parable in last week\’s post. That spurred me to write about the effect that one\’s mindset or attitude has upon one\’s ability to enjoy life. This week\’s post utilizes an extract from my book, \’A Boerewors Roll for the
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The reality that we perceive to exist is totally dependent on the perspective from which we choose to perceive it. I was reminded of this in dramatic fashion this week… [box type=\”shadow\”]\”Only rarely is a situation itself the problem. Mostly the real problem is how we think about the situation.\”
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A very happy and prosperous 2012 to all readers. In 2012 we aim to help you be everything you want to be! The \’honeymoon period\’ It\’s that time of the year I call the honeymoon period. Particularly so in the southern hemisphere where we\’ve all just come off long summer
Yes, December is upon us yet again! It’s a very special month for many reasons, not least of which because it signals the final days of another calendar year. If you can take a few minutes out of planning your holiday or Christmas festivities then I have some food for
Have you ever spent time thinking about what it is you stand for? Put another way, do you clearly understand your personal mission? If my question catches your interest, raises your eyebrows or leaves you scratching your head, then please take the time to read on. I believe this article
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Each year, our local high school runs an ‘Orator’s contest’. This year’s winner was a pretty young girl who chose the topic ‘Authenticity’. Though hers was perhaps not the most perfect or forceful delivery, she clearly won the judges’ hearts through the authentic manner in which she spoke about her
In this modern era it seems we are all so insanely busy, yet more often than not all that frenetic activity amounts to little in terms of its contribution to our own personal development, joy or happiness. For those readers caught in the trap of frenzied, yet \’zero sum\’ day-to-day
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We all know, deep in our hearts, that we are responsible… We are responsible for our lives. The good, the bad and even the ugly bits that go to make up the totality of our experiences. “Happiness comes from within!” “Money can’t buy happiness!” And on the clichés go… [box
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In last week\’s article, The Winds of Change, I talked about the unprecedented changes that humanity is facing and suggested that while we are navigating uncharted waters from the point of view of the external environment, we may also be witnessing the early stages of change brought about from within,
In 1960 Harold Macmillan, then British Prime Minister, made a speech to the Parliament of South Africa in which he referred to the \”wind of change blowing through this continent.\” Some claim that this now historic speech was a contributing factor to the formation of the Republic of South Africa
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The art of generous listening is a vital yet underrated skill in today’s world where people frantically fight for ‘share of voice’. \’Share of Voice’ is a term commonly used in the marketing and advertising industries to describe the degree to which companies or products dominate media advertising in their
This week’s article draws inspiration from an issue that is regularly brought up by some of our trainee life coaches … clients who just don’t seem to know what it is they want from life. You see, life coaches are specially trained to help their clients crystallise and then realise
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You\’ve probably heard it before but it\’s true. What you consistently focus on is, essentially, what you will get. So you\’re probably tempted to say: \”Then why aren\’t we all living lives characterized by never ending joy, abundance and prosperity?\” The answer is because most of us are, unwittingly, constantly
As a man I don\’t find it particularly natural to be writing about surrender. After all, what man likes to throw in the towel without something of a fight? But the form of surrender I want to talk about does not need to imply weakness. In fact, if anything, it
Have you ever heard the saying: “There are people who make things happen, people who watch what happens and people who wonder what happened”? [box type=\”shadow\”]You see things; and you say, \”Why?\” But I dream things that never were; and I say, \”Why not?\” – George Bernard Shaw[/box] Your ability
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Are we, as humans genetically \’programmed\’ to compete and dominate – or is cooperation and democracy a more natural instinct? And what are the implications for society? You may find the answer inspiring. [box type=\”shadow\”]“Willingness to compromise with others ways of living and cooperation in common tasks, these make living
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[box type=\”shadow\”]\”When you say \’yes\’ to others, make sure you are not saying \’no\’ to yourself.\” – Paula Coehlo. [/box] It may have escaped the notice of many people but South Africa recently played host to the global coaching convention that aimed to build the profession of coaching and the
