“When the Sun of compassion arises darkness evaporates and the singing birds come from nowhere.” ― Amit Ray, Nonviolence: The Transforming Power I did not write in my blog last week and it has taken me up to tonight to put words to paper, I think it is because of the following: I am finding that this…
SECURITY -Attitude is key
By nature most people are “risk-adverse” especially when vulnerable with family and responsibilities to others. I really subscribe to this saying: “Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure….
Challenges of Change -The road ahead 1
CHALLENGES OF CHANGE –THE ROAD AHEAD My scars remind me that I did indeed survive my deepest wounds. That in itself is an accomplishment. And they bring to mind something else, too. They remind me that the damage life has inflicted on me has, in many places, left me stronger and more resilient. What hurt…
Defining Moments
“History has demonstrated that the most notable winners usually encountered heart-breaking obstacles before they triumphed. They won because they refused to become discouraged by their defeats” B.C. Forbes Titling my Blog “OtherPeoplesMondays” was a challenge in that there had to be a framework for interested people to appreciate where the title came from – notwithstanding…
Re-Inventing Oneself – Life After 70
The desire to write and use the blog as a medium to reach out to people encouraging dialogue comes from an intense interest in human nature and the ability over the years to tap into my experiences and be able to see the rewards of my mentoring and coaching. In a way it validates my…
New Year – New Country- New Challenges
Amazingly I have been fortunate enough to re-invent myself on numerous occasions and even at this late stage of my life have been privileged to be a valuable member of a dynamic company where my role has been tapping into my knowledge base as a doyen of the recruitment industry, been involved in strategy, and…
Breaking Out
Why the title “Other Peoples Mondays”? So much has happened in my life, so many challenges. I have always wanted to write and the title of my book has always been “Other People’s Mondays” It somehow symbolises my life – Challenges have been a way of life and when there is peace and calm it…
Other Peoples Mondays 