Soul Journey – 5 Tips for an Alternate Approach to Travelling
A few months ago, I went on my first ever official Soul Journey. Organised and lead by my business mentors, Mike and Landi, it was a glorious 8 days of travelling through Scotland. So inspirational that I would love to return for an 8 week trip! I don't think I'm an...
Who Are You? – Our Journey into Essence
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 call it your essence. What...
Becoming Comfortable with Discomfort – Courageous Life
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....
How do you feel loved? Coming to our senses
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...
I Love Touch – Coming to our Senses: It’s about Oxytocin and Connecting
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:...
Wondering About Wandering About – My need for connection
Connecting: Places and People The two of the types of questions I get asked most frequently about all the travelling I do, are either about coping and enjoying travel, or about site seeing. This is not only from friends and family, but also from people I meet in the...
I Love Sound – Listening is Connecting, Coming to Our Senses
I love sound. Birds singing. The wind in the trees. Gentle music. Waves crashing. The crunch of tyres on gravel. The connection I feel when listening to another. For the past few days I have been listening to the sounds caused by the wind. I’m beginning to notice the...
Owning my Space – a Struggle for Liberty
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...
Virtual Leadership – Hashtag: Future Focussed Business
Is a virtual leader the opposite of a real leader? Or is virtual leadership about real leadership, in real relationships, with real people, who they really lead and influence? Ian and futurist Charlotte Kemp (http://charlottekemp.co.za) discuss how to lead in an...
A Quest for Belonging – Start with Self
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: "discomfort in...