Thresholds – Fear of Beginnings

I’ve spent the majority of my life writing in various air-raid shelters of protection – furtively, secretly, shyly – while harbouring a deep longing to emerge into the light. I’ve never known the courage to claim each illegitimate child of creativity or the confidence to celebrate our relationship without fear. But it is the act…

Antarctica: A World Apart

Antarctica is a wilderness of extraordinary beauty where nature rules fiercely and unconditionally; a store of information about our Planet’s history and one of the very few places on Earth where people of all countries live peacefully with the sole aim to improve and exchange scientific information. This frozen paradise on Earth was the playground…

Top Self Development + Confidence Tips: List Your Accomplishments (Video)

Some really good tips from Rasheed to inspire confidence.       Rasheed Ogunlaru is an acclaimed life, business and corporate coach whose simple ‘become who you are’ approach has helped countless business owners connect with themselves, their businesses and their customers. His background spans over 20 years in coaching, training, media, PR and performance….

Rejection and Inadequacy

I met my first wife at a Transcendental Meditation event, and in retrospect, I believe we were two lonely people seeking companionship, even though we were not well suited, or even compatible. We dated, and married when she became pregnant. The marriage lasted about three years, before I was barred from the bedroom, and thus…

Thoughts on Self-Empowerment

The term, ‘Self-Empowerment,’ is usually misunderstood, or not understood at all, and the reason seems to be that many people are unaware of their own natural, enormous power and potential. It would further seem that being unaware of the inherent power of one’s Self is encouraged by the unawareness of parents, the limitations imposed by…