
When the moon and people drift away…
Tonight I stood on the rear balcony of my flat and watched the moon, a swollen crescent on the ascent, gracefully sink behind the castle walls. I stared, enthralled, a

Pull Back the Curtain and Let Your Light Shine
A few weeks ago I started a new “daily ritual” which has increased my energy levels, awareness and general well-being immensely. Since I am lucky enough to work basically to

Fear and The Rewards of Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone
A photographer friend of mine recently published a thought-provoking article asking how well we know ourselves, following an experience which pitted his professional and personal instincts against each other. Apart from

Life Purpose – a Reawakening
Every other week, on my way back from dropping my daughter off at school outside town, I always stop off to breathe in the fresh morning air and spectacular view

Every day a “Kairos” moment…
I am currently writing about my recent trip to the north of Spain, incorporating not one but two Paul Gehry buildings, most famously the Guggenheim in Bilbao, and at the

Improve Communication Skills in English
As a language learner, communication is your most important goal. In this and other articles in the series, I suggest ways to improve communication skills in English. Includes tips

Keep It Simple Stupid!
Why is it that we humans always seem to fall into the same traps and make the same mistakes? Is it simply that “to err is human”? If so, it

How can I improve my English?
As a teacher of English as a foreign language, I face the question "How can I improve my English" on a daily basis, so I have decided to put down

English in International Business
After many years in business and observing the use of english in international business, including teaching, in this series of articles I offer some help and advice to learners of

Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes…
…That way when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them and you have their shoes. Jack Handey, American comedian and author of the famous “Deep Thoughts”, 1984