To a greater or lesser degree, most of us live in 'the gap'. In simple terms, this can be defined as the difference between the life you really want and the life you actually have at any given moment. We live in a society where material wealth is coveted and are encouraged to dream of having luxurious lifestyles, depicted for us in endless stories, movies and TV shows. We have been subtly influenced to associate consumption with happiness. We crave [...]
As 2015 draws to a close, there is no shortage of bad news regarding the problems and challenges facing us as individuals, in our communities and in society as a whole. It is therefore with great pleasure and a deep sense of joy that I am able to give you some great news about my 2015 Calling All Angels "Hope is in Your Hands" fundraising campaign. Some of you will already know that in April, I dedicated my run in [...]
Many of us dream about what we would do if we had more time and more money. Fifteen years ago, when I lived in the UK and ran my own company, my imagined future contained a vision. One day, when my business was financially stable and could operate without me being there all the time, I dreamed that I would travel for a few months of the year and dedicate myself to voluntary work or fundraising in parts of the world where help like that was most needed. That [...]
Some years ago, I saw a movie called "Pay it Forward". At the time, the inspirational story prompted me to consider ways that I could be kinder, more helpful and generous towards people in general, as well as some specific friends and family members who were closer to me. Since we are approaching Christmas, which is a time of year when we tend to be more conscious of our relationships with others, it seemed like a good opportunity to bring it to [...]
