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We don't play small in this arena. It’s time to work.
By Hayley McDonnell
In the midst of summer, we are more likely to be immersed in the moment, the here and now, and if there is the possibility then we will be enjoying the great outdoors more than ever before. The prospect of a midsummer may greet us with a surprise, and this year for the...
By Hayley McDonnell
Never has freedom, or a lack of it, been felt so keenly by us all as it does today. The idea of imposed isolation, restriction of movement, essential journeys only, job losses, education disrupted beyond recognition, separation from loved ones, the mental health and well-being...
By Hayley McDonnell
The words ‘frugal’ and ‘frugality’ certainly stir up negative connotations and can be understood as the opposite of abundance though both have their place in modern lifestyles. So, it makes sense to consider the word ‘lagom’.
When I first...
By Hayley McDonnell
The older I get the more I look back over my life and find earlier points of reference. This layering of experience and information adds more depth and understanding to both where I am now and where I was. The reference this time I am referring to is the religion or way...
By Hayley McDonnell
I spent some time in the rural villages of France at the beginning of last year when the world was a different place. I was particularly struck by how uncommercialised the area was. There was scant reference to Valentine’s Day, whilst here in England, whether you love it...
By Hayley McDonnell
Towards the end of the year I saw so many posts, messages and images reminding me of the fact that there are only so many days left until the end of the year. Nothing unusual there then. There is an overt message that all entrepreneurs or action takers need to make a plan,...
By Hayley McDonnell
Christmas, there I’ve said it…but before that, let us take a look at Hanukkah. As Christmas in our house is remembered and acknowledged in the usual traditional ways according to Western values, I always make sure we spend time as a family together at one...
By Hayley McDonnell
Remember, remember the fifth of November, Gunpowder treason and plot. We see no reason, why gunpowder treason should ever be forgot!
You may recall chanting this little ditty at some point in your life around the 5th of November and whether you call it Guy Fawkes Night or...
By Hayley McDonnell
When you think of Halloween do you think of pumpkins, trick or treat, scary creatures and all things ghoulish? I certainly do, but where does it all come from? We are influenced by our surroundings, the merchandise available, the first snaps of cold air and the darker...
By Hayley McDonnell
Uncovering the history of changing seasons how they were understood Socially, Morally, Spiritually and Culturally
I feel that we are in that in-between stage that happens four times a year and is symbolised by a change of season. We are midway between warm days and...
By Hayley McDonnell
Well, actually we are not. The best we might get is a break from routine. For some of us the routine has not altered and the only things that remind us of the summer holidays are people asking us questions like, ‘Were you going away this year?’ Or, ‘Are you...
