The Churning

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Tag Archives: Nelson Mandela

Overcoming fear

Posted on September 5, 2018 by The Churning — Leave a reply
Woman flies through the air, concentrating

In times of change there are three main reasons we can sometimes get stuck. The first of these is overthinking, the second is not knowing who we want to become, and the third Continue Reading →

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Why David Bowie matters to us

Posted on January 13, 2016 by The Churning — Leave a reply

Why is it that we mourn when people we’ve never met die? People like David Bowie, Michael Jackson, Nelson Mandela. The reason, as a fan tweeted recently, is because they help us Continue Reading →

Posted in 1: Centre, Ground, & Deepen, 4: Choose What's Best for You, 5: Know Your Purpose & Values, Inner Leadership | Tagged David Bowie, Michael Jackson, Nelson Mandela | Leave a reply

It always seems impossible

Posted on July 18, 2015 by The Churning — Leave a reply
It always seems impossible until it is done - Mandela

On this anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s birth, a reminder that any challenge can seem impossible, right up until the moment when it is finished. When we look from the outside at Continue Reading →

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— “The inspiring manual to improve our ability to thrive in VUCA times.”

— “An essential shift in thinking: an ethical framework for business decision makers based on emotional maturity.”

— “Essential reading for any leader who wants to thrive in times of change.”

— “An outstanding book. Inspirational and uplifting.”

— “My favourite book to turn to when I have a leadership dilemma.”

— “…should be on every change-maker’s bookshelf… rich… practical… detailed… clear… invaluable.”

— “It’s brilliant! I keep dipping into it and finding little pearls of wisdom.”

— “Refreshing and necessary. A personal development journey recommended for… today’s highly unpredictable world.”

— “An excellent guide to riding the waves of change and being stronger when faced with adversity.”

— “An outstanding book… A very valuable companion for those in search of meaning.”

— “Excellent, clear, pragmatic, practical, radical.”

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    on February 18, 2019 at 1:20 am

    Post a Comment. google has been hiding comments and wont allow them to appear on the blog, if you wish to comment use my google + account ... […]

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    on February 17, 2019 at 2:03 pm

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  • Visit nearby Underground Railroad sites, trails to honor Black History Month — in Indiana, Illinois ...
    on February 17, 2019 at 11:15 am

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  • I won't be early, not by my watch
    on February 16, 2019 at 10:18 pm

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  • But no butter for the toast….
    on February 16, 2019 at 4:07 pm

    the churning again. But no butter. Toast. rising from the toaster. hot. with today's weather. imprinted in brown. the surface craggy. but the […]

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    on February 16, 2019 at 1:51 pm

    There was still no answer. Only the churning of eternity. Have I gone mad? If one went mad, and knew they'd gone mad, did that count as going mad? […]

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