by IanHatton | Dec 27, 2018 | Compassion, Connection, Courage, Leadership, Liberty, Life, Love, Totally-Ian-Blog
This is the journey of the ego. The transition from the big “I” to the small “i”. This bit is so hard to explain and yet so vital to understand. I believe you have, we all have, a deep inner true self. And, your truest self is magnificent. I...
by IanHatton | Jun 30, 2018 | Compassion, Connection, Courage, Leadership, Liberty, Life, Totally-Ian-Blog
Melissa (excitedly): “Ian, you are becoming comfortable with discomfort!” Ian: “What does that mean? Why does it excite you? And how could that be a good thing?” The lie about comfort One of the biggest lies we have been sold is that the goal of life is to be happy....
by IanHatton | Apr 12, 2018 | Compassion, Connection, Liberty, Life, Listening, Love, Totally-Ian-Blog
I always knew that I was loved by both my parents. The evidence through various doings was overwhelming. Mom woke me every morning with a mug of tea. We always had sandwiches for school and home cooked meals every evening. Dad served on the school’s parents...
by IanHatton | Mar 26, 2018 | Compassion, Connection, Liberty, Life, Love, Totally-Ian-Blog
I love touch. The feel of the wind in my hair. Water in the shower or swimming in the sea. Walking barefoot on the beach. Holding hands. The warm acceptance of a hug. Along with sound, it is a favourite of my senses:...
by IanHatton | Feb 13, 2018 | Compassion, Courage, Liberty, Life, Listening, Totally-Ian-Blog
I was invited by my dear sister to go see what we thought would be a fabulous documentary movie. As the time to leave drew nearer I noticed that I was getting anxious. I slowly got an inkling of how uncomfortable I was about going. A public space. Crowded. Needing...
by IanHatton | Jan 17, 2018 | Compassion, Connection, Courage, Leadership, Liberty, Life, Listening, Totally-Ian-Blog
Today I appreciate the mirror of others and self. Last night was the first PSA Cape meeting for the year. I realised before I went that I wasn’t really looking forward to it. It’s possibly about my current discomfort with my size. I was about to write:...
