Chapter Four of my book, Metamorphosis, is devoted to caring to our brains by importing wisdom and exporting, well, the utter crap that we all tend to consume. Suffice to say that since COVID-19 took over our lives, all of my best practices have gone out the window and I’m anxious, antsy, distracted, obsessing over social media, and light on any form of wisdom or … Continue reading How to Export Crap, Import Wisdom, and Stay Sane During Quarantine

I’m sitting in my garden. The sun is warm on my bare arms, the birds are singing, and all feels right with the world. I couldn’t be more wrong, of course. Every few minutes the birdsong is punctured by a siren, and I’m reminded that outside my enviable little bubble there rages an extraordinary battle against a deadly virus, and that there is a deluge … Continue reading It’s COVID – so why do I feel so damn happy?

If I extend my perspective outwards from my internal monologue of fear, anxiety and uncertainty, I’m aware that I have a second stream of consciousness running concurrently. This second perspective comes from a loftier, less self-obsessed vantage point: from the front-row seat that we all have for what is happening on our planet right now.  Sure, most of the time it feels like an apocalyptic … Continue reading COVID-19: the ultimate reframing mechanism

The following is taken from my book, Metamorphosis: Make the Change; Emerge Magnificent. We Need Human Connection to Survive and Thrive Human connection is a biological imperative, and science shows us that we can affect each other far more than we may realise. So many of our vital functions, from healing to creativity, require us to feel safe and connected. This is a function of … Continue reading The Case for Human Connection (extract from Metamorphosis)

I’ve been struck by the irony of my publishing a book which urges its readers to shed their cocoons and emerge magnificently out into the world, right before we’re all self-isolated and locked up in our homes. Oh boy, life has a sense of humour! We are headed for unprecedented and uncertain weeks and months ahead. We’re worried on so many levels, and apprehensive at … Continue reading Self-isolated in our cocoons? Caterpillars show us what we can achieve in confinement.

Sonder and solipsism: two fairly obscure words that fall at opposite ends of the spectrum of our interpersonal relationships. Below is an extract from my book, Metamorphosis. It’s taken from Chapter 8, ‘Love: Reframing How We See Others’ and explains why sonder is a mechanism for really seeing, and appreciation, the inner richness of our fellow humans: “It’s hard for our brains to process that … Continue reading Are you familiar with the terms SONDER & SOLIPSISM?

What is a morning practice?Any set of activities that you do consistently every morning to invest in and care for yourself before giving your day away to others.  What mornings without a practice usually look like:Do any of these concepts sound familiar? Reactivity, procrastination, hitting Snooze, stress, grouchiness, feeling frazzled, rushing, resentment, lethargy, aimlessness, lack of focus, lack of purpose, victimhood? If so, you’re not … Continue reading Why a morning practice is a total game-changer: are you game?

Below are my notes on an awesome podcast I just listened to. I made the notes for my own gratification but thought I would share! I absolutely adore listening to advice from people who love learning. Chip is Chief Miracle Worker at Hal Elrod’s Miracle Morning company, based on the totally life-changing (really) book of the same name. You can listen to the podcast episode … Continue reading 10 Amazing Journaling Techniques from Chip Franks