Have you heard of Sara Bareilles? She’s currently getting plaudits for the music for the West End show ‘Waitress’ but I wouldn’t have noticed that if I hadn’t been introduced to her work by one of my young clients. He shared with me her song ‘Brave’ which was inspiring him at the time and which has inspired me ever since, both the music and the official video. I’m sure it’ll be only too obvious why I like it! Watch and listen here:
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The search for meaning appears to be at the heart of being human. Is there any parent who has not fended off the repeated question “but why…?”. From our time as young children we have tried to make sense of the world, and throughout our lives we search for meaning in the events that happen to us and around us.
‘How much does your dad earn?’ ‘What sort of car does your mum drive?’
Sunday, 17 February is Random Acts of Kindness Day.
Exactly one year ago we started this blog – as an act of kindness to our community; to encourage us all to think about the wellbeing of ourselves and our families.
I read a great book recently – ‘Thrive’ by Ariana Huffington, the founder of ‘The Huffington Post’.
a mass of contradictions ... a paradox ... my life, your life, each of our lives. And just how do we live with this mass of contradictions?
These are dark and uncertain times for all of us. This particular December day is not exactly helping! In terms of our own and our children’s well-being, it’s important to be aware that both literal and metaphorical darkness have their effect.
A neuroscientist and a Buddhist monk discuss the role of compassion in mental health. No, this isn’t the start of an unusual joke, it’s a very helpful book called Mindful Compassion by Paul Gilbert & Choden.
What is the typical Warwick boy like? Creative? Curious? Confident?
Happiness is a doing word.
‘Attend to what love requires of you which may not be great busyness.’
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