I was just listening to music whilst deciding what to write my (long overdue) next blog post on, and the following lyrics echoed in my head after hearing them: Hoping for the right words, waiting on the right words… (Black Butterflies etc by The Maine) As an English student and amateur writer, I have always relied on words to convey a message, explain a point … Continue reading Note to self, the right words do not (always) exist

I can be a sucker for a good quote, especially if it’s funny. In these days of Pinterest, self-help and mindset creation there is ‘inspiration’ everywhere. Sometimes the right message at an appropriate time can succeed in lifting your mood and giving you some perspective, but at others seeing those quotes makes you feel alienated and alone (Why can’t I see things like that? Why … Continue reading Live every moment like…?

I have always had role models in my life, but recently I have been made even more aware of the amazing people I have around me, stalwart men and amazon women that have been through so much and not only take life in their stride and all the challenges that go with it, but share their experiences with others, pouring out generosity and kindness, so … Continue reading Finding your strength

Tademark emoji is the green heart 💚 Likes a lot of different music but 90s cheese would feature heavily in ‘Most Played’ Has a different hot beverage every time Will probably always be a completely  hopeless romantic Gets restless if too much time goes past without walking through a field Spirit animal is a very friendly, mad dog Thinks about moving to Yorkshire weekly Most … Continue reading Word person

OK, I wish I’d thought of a better title. The premise though is this: If you’re confused, lost or a similar state of mind, try making a note of any song lyrics you hear that are a good representation of your situation or strike a chord with you.  When you have built some of these up, try reading the lyrics one after another like a … Continue reading Song stories

Love is a temporary madness, it erupts like volcanoes and then subsides. And when it subsides you have to make a decision. You have to work out whether your roots have so entwined together that it is inconceivable you should ever part. Because that is what love is. Love is not breathlessness, it is not excitement, it is not the promulgation of promises of eternal … Continue reading Not my words

I have come across this word a lot lately. It’s one of the values at my new company, there is a statue in Holburn opposite the building dedicated to a gentleman called Gladstone, and extolling his four virtues of aspiration, brotherhood, education and courage. I also read a business piece from an ex-serviceman about the importance of courage in leadership. I think it is a … Continue reading Courage