Introducing Patience and patience – part 1

This autumn, I met Patience twice. And I suspect that you’ll need some patience to get through this article, which for the purposes of yours, I’ll split into two parts, especially as the first is a simple story of slapstick insignificance. Patience 1 The first Patience is my wonderful friend Tara’s (of Wildfitness fame) housekeeper … Continue reading Introducing Patience and patience – part 1 →

Now is the time – Hafiz

Here's a great poem I read this week by Hafiz about taking time and trusting yourself. I'm flying back to the UK tonight, I'll write more from the other side - Simpletom! ___ Now is the time to know That all you do is sacred Now, why not consider A lasting truce with yourself and … Continue reading Now is the time – Hafiz →

A Frank(lin) guide to self-improvement

Benjamin Franklin was by all accounts a fairly prolific character. His modest resume includes, being a founding father, an author, a printer, a scientist, an inventor, a soldier and a diplomat. In his time aboard planet earth, he invented the lightening rod, bifocals, a stove. Many of us are plagued by an overwhelming plethora of … Continue reading A Frank(lin) guide to self-improvement →