An anthropologist proposed a game to the kids in an African tribe. He put a basket full of fruit near a tree and told the kids that who ever got there first won the sweet fruits. When he told them to run they all took each others hands and ran together, then sat together enjoying their treats. When he asked them why they had run like that as one could have had all the fruits … [Read more...] about UBUNTU, how can one of us be happy if all the other ones are sad?
Love Works
Love It's not a word that currently sits easily in the vocabulary or ethos of the typical working environment. In fact, it jars the sensibilities of many when used in association with the workplace. But it's becoming more and more obvious that Love is a key ingredient (if not THE key ingredient) to successful, sustainable organisations of all kinds. Caring, … [Read more...] about Love Works
Change, Evolve, Transform
Preference or difference? In conversation last week with a friend about personal growth and development, he mentioned that he prefers the word 'evolution' to that of 'change'. His rationale is that 'change' creates fear in people. As creatures of habit, most people prefer things to stay the same and worry that change must mean something uncomfortable. … [Read more...] about Change, Evolve, Transform
Lovebirds
Violet Masked Lovebird (Agapornis) Their name stems from the parrots' strong, monogamous pair bonding and the long periods which paired birds will spend sitting together. I was thinking of an emblem or motif for the 'LoveWorks' project and book, and Lovebirds sprang to mind as a little messenger I could have decorating the pages and … [Read more...] about Lovebirds
Featured People
An Audience with HH the Dalai Lama His Holiness The Dalai Lama - The Embodiment of Compassion Listening to the Dalai Lama sharing His experiences and thoughts, one of the aspects which most impressed me was the amount of laughter - both from himself and from His audience. There is warm heartedness, humility and a lightness of spirit which is very apparent in His … [Read more...] about Featured People