March 2010
3 posts
burning questions with Patti Digh: poetic choices... →
‘There’s a wonderful quote from Osho: “When I say be creative, I don’t mean you should all go and become great painters and great poets. I simply mean let your life be a painting, let your life be a poem.”
What makes something poetic is our belief in poetry, of a meaning far beyond the surface of the thing itself, of metaphor, of the dance we dance daily between content and form.’
The Guardian's review of 'Smile or Die' →
Jenni Murray salutes a long-overdue demolition of the suggestion that positive thinking is the answer to all our problems.
February 2010
5 posts
Six Myths About The Brain →
I’m increasingly fascinated by neuroscience and how we can use what we know about how our brains work to improve our lives. So here’s some myths, busted!
Why is your son wearing pink? →
Gender stereotyping of children - worse now than it was 30 years ago as far as I can tell. This article was drawn to my attention by another article here.
Forty years of women's liberation →
An important moment in women’s history
WatchJoanna Young’s 52 Weeks of Wonder - a photojournal accompanied by poetry. Very special. :) Click through on the images to find the poems.
January 2010
7 posts
Women's right to choose was not meant to be about... →
I’m proud to say that my dear friend Jenny was a naked performer in ‘Trilogy’. Three cheers for this article.
Smile or Die: How Positive Thinking Fooled America... →
An Observer review of Barbara Ehrenreich’s latest book.
I am enjoying the book enormously. It articulates uncomfortable feelings I’ve had for years about the ‘positive thinking’ industry (of which I am ostensibly a part).
A challenging read.
2 tags
Mumsnet takes on the ad men and wins →
“While the other slogans in the campaign rely on gentle, cheeky provocation (‘1966 - It won’t happen this year’ and ‘Educashun isn’t working’), the offending slogan voices a sentiment that is the basis of discrimination. It encourages the public to continue a sexist debate that should have been put to rest years ago. And that debate has real life negative consequences for thousands of...
The power of pink | From the Guardian | The... →
I missed this last month. Pink has only been ‘for girls’ in the past 60 or so years. Previously it was ‘for boys’, and earlier still colours weren’t gender-specific. Not surprising; validating.
Smile! You've got cancer | Barbara Ehrenreich |... →
Incredibly thought-provoking article about the whole “positive-attitude” thang. I’ve ordered Barbara Ehrenreich’s book “Smile or Die: How Positive Thinking Fooled America and the World” and will see what impact its arguments have on this PMA-promoting coach.
At this stage I’d say that having a postive take on life is generally a good thing, but for those...
December 2009
1 post
WatchContext is everything. But you knew that… ? Take 15 minutes to watch this - it blew me away, and can surely be a metaphor for the way we view our lives.
November 2009
11 posts
199 Ways to Write with Confidence →
A new book (proper, bound, send for it through the post variety) from my writing coach @joannayoung
Opening a Vein →
‘Writing as balm for the soul’ There’s nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at the typewriter and open a vein. Walter Wellesley “Red” Smith
You can’t compete with cheap. So don’t try. |... →
that’s what I’m talking about
Ask Havi #28: How did you get into the coaching... →
YES!!
The Calm Space →
and… breathe. The Calm Space has just had a tranquil makeover
The dark side of my beautiful home town →
Where I live is stunningly beautiful. I’ve lived here for more than 30 years and it is truly my home. And something dreadful has been going on around me, which I scarcely saw. My son told me, but I still didn’t really take it in. The film discussed in this article in the Independent on Sunday (click the link) exposes the other side of our bohemian idyll in the Pennines. ‘Why has...
October 2009
14 posts
PinkStinks founders win Sheila McKechnie award →
Managed to miss this last month. Briliant!
What Will You Learn Today? - Stepcase Lifehack →
I love this. Learning, learning, learning… then some more learning!
how to kiss up to your muse | White Hot Truth:... →
The Muse of love, art, cash, strategy, worship, desire, wellness, beauty, business plans.
Don’t you adore her? Do you…adore her? Actively? Adore.
Seth's Blog: Make a decision →
Not making a decsion is a decision in itself. Better to decide to make one. Much better explained by Seth Godin
Seth's Blog: Promiscuous dispersal of your email... →
Seth's Blog: Promiscuous dispersal of your email... →
World Beach Project - Victoria and Albert Museum →
dear friends create art on a beach in NZ, for a project from Hebden artist Sue Lawty
Seth's Blog: Less than zero →
Seems complacent marketing doesn’t work, according to @ThisIsSethsBlog. Who knew?
September 2009
17 posts
Where do ideas come from? →
an inspirational post from @dwax
Janice Cartier →
A painter who writes - so cool!
big, bold lovely note cards | White Hot Truth:... →
Found these cards yesterday and ordered some straight away. Natch.
feminists don't have a sense of humour ;) →
Marketing: a new look. Fabulous. ;) http://bit.ly/9Sxk3
RT @ElasticMind: The most valuable writing lesson ever: Nobody Wants to Read Your Sh*t http://bit.ly/3fdasy
thinking inside the box →
I’m a reasonable cook (though out classed by ‘im indoors), but like to plan meals in advance. If I have to come up with an idea at the last minute my brain seizes up completely. I’ve often…
Ask the question, then change your life →
‘Coaches never give advice’ I was taught when I trained. Well, I’m going to forget about that completely for a a moment. I have some advice for you, and it’s unequivocal. It is:
Question, challenge,…