In early March I went back to one of my happy places – Playa Uvita on the pacific coast of Costa Rica. I first went there in 2018 and felt the magic of the place. I still don’t know whether it is the thunderous waves pounding to one side of me or the vibrant jungleContinue reading “The Beach”
Tag Archives: life goals
Mortality
There are few things in life of which you can be certain. The tax man catching up with you is one. Death is another. Whilst, as a child growing up in the 80’s watching the television series Fame, I may have thought I was going to live forever, there are some things that happen inContinue reading “Mortality”
What matters?
Yesterday I finished a month long writing workshop called Unmute yourself – your story matters led by the incomparable Ann Randolph. Each weekday for four weeks we met as a group to meditate and then write based on a prompt/s that Ann offered. I’ll be honest – I started the month with a bad caseContinue reading “What matters?”
El suenito
Last night I went to a screening of the film In The Heights, based on the stage musical from Lin-Manuel Miranda. If you watch it, and I highly recommend you do – especially if, like me, you’re a musicals fan, then you’ll understand what el suenito means. For the rest of you … it translatesContinue reading “El suenito”
New Beginnings
As I’ve been taking my daily walks, I’ve been really aware of the new life that is starting to appear all around us. Tree branches, now bare from shedding last years leaves are in bud once more, new plant growth is peeping through the soil and I’ve even seen daffodils in flower – their trumpetsContinue reading “New Beginnings”
Trust
Trust. Just five letters but one really big word. It’s heavy with expectation. It’s stepping out of your comfort zone. It’s relinquishing control. It’s believing in something bigger than you. To the onlooker it may seem like nothing but when its you being asked to trust it might be everything. Look to the natural worldContinue reading “Trust”
10 out of 10
In my work as a coach I often have clients who aren’t happy in their life. They need something to change but are unsure of where to start. They tell me of the things they feel they should or are supposed to be doing … but are never quite sure of who says they shouldContinue reading “10 out of 10”
The Eco Monkey 