Resilience Masterclass Graduation Ceremony & Act of Remembrance
So how has the word 'resilience' changed in its meaning for you over the past few months? This is an aspect we've reflected on with over 20 international experts and 830 participants from 63 nations in the University of Cumbria facilitated Resilience Masterclass...
What worry can and cannot do for you
What worry can and cannot do for you… What worry cannot do: Worry cannot add any value to you. Worry cannot not add even 1 hour to your life. Worry cannot lead you one step nearer to your goal. Worry cannot change anything in your past. Worry cannot change anything in...
Life Is Precious…Save A Life
Over the years as a regulator, consultant and charity worker, I've sought to safeguard life. I've done this because I believe life is precious. Today there are many ways we can save a life, and I'd like to share this one with you. Please click the image below to watch...
The Disciplined Pursuit Of Less
Do you ever feel busy but not productive? I found myself inspired by this recent interview with Greg McKeown, author of Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. In this short video, McKeown explains that if you don’t prioritize your life, someone else will. I...
Lifelong Learning
In formal education we're taught a lesson, then we're given a test. In life, we're given a test then we're taught a lesson. Either way, be open to learning in the week ahead....
Do The Next Right Thing
Having 4 girls it wasn't going to be long before we saw Frozen 2, and yesterday we saw it. Maybe you have too? There are many quotes in the movie which offer some good moral pointers and I just want to share one of those with you today. In seeking the truth, Anna...
A Forever Gift
Today I received the best New Year gift ever from one of our girls, and apparently, it never expires...Remember, the best things in this life aren't things, they're friends. Wishing you and those dear to you a Happy New Year!
Daylight is coming
In this post, we just wanted to share an insight with you from David Zach, lead singer of the band Remedy Drive. David wrote the song ‘Daylight’ and gave Ruth & I permission to use it in promoting the Butterfly Project as a legacy to our baby daughter, Butterfly....
The Butterfly Project
When our daughter, Butterfly, died in June this year, we realise we had to take action in spite of our grief. Funds donated to us in Butterfly's memory were used to co-create a children's play area in Northern Botswana from scratch. Now, some vulnerable children, many...








