Category Archives: Taking Action

Get A Load Off Your Mind

I know you don’t get asked this very often but humour me for a couple of minutes. The question is – have you ever used a wheelbarrow?  The reason I ask is because – believe it or not – there … Continue reading

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Making Something

There’s no doubt that inspiration leads to action. But interestingly it works the other way too – action can lead to inspiration.  A couple of days back, I did some woodwork. I made a sawing horse – essentially a cradle … Continue reading

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The Magic In Your Smile

Yesterday morning I was sitting in the dentist waiting room. Not the first place you might think of for finding inspiration. Through the window I could see that the sky was grey with drizzle in the air. Not the most … Continue reading

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At the Beginning of the Day

When it comes to inspiration, the time of day seems to be important.  This may come as a surprise; it does to me. Yet almost by accident I have found it to be true; it would be good to know … Continue reading

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Can Scary Things Be Inspiring?

At one of my seminars, someone claimed they were inspired by being frightened. Just recently I had a chance to ‘road test’ this myself.  I was on holiday in Switzerland, a land of magnificent mountains. While I’m no climber, I like … Continue reading

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