By: Brian Harris
I think it’s Brené Brown who said that “no” is just an invitation to a different conversation. That’s a helpful reminder to dive into opportunity thinking, rather than to assume all is lost when faced with a rejection. But how might this look in practice?
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By: Brian Harris
What do you think of the saying usually attributed to Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung, “Hurry is not of the devil; Hurry is the Devil”?
By: Brian Harris
It seemed a strange question at the time. “Chef or ingredient. Which are you?” The more I have pondered it, the more I appreciate its relevance. What’s it getting at?
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By: Brian Harris
It seems counter-intuitive to say we need confident humility or humble confidence… but bear with me. Read more
By: Brian Harris
Regardless of whether you are a Jordan Peterson fan or foe, you will surely agree that he is always interesting and gets you thinking. I am currently working my way through his latest tome, We who Wrestle with God, and will probably write more about it when I’m through. Read more
By: Brian Harris
I recently wondered if it might be possible to navigate life part Amish, part 21st century. Of course a whole lot of qualifiers need to be thrown in, and I realise the thesis would never stand up to serious scrutiny, and those in the know will want to correct me on endless aspects of Amish life.
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By: Brian Harris
Sometimes it is better to think about conflict in a peaceful season, so that when the tide changes, you are prepared.
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By: Brian Harris
Resentfully lamenting that our life dream has not come true can blind us to the new opportunities setbacks sometimes birth.
By: Brian Harris
I recently floated the idea that regret should be a signpost not a home, and in this post I would like to explore the counsel to wear your failure like a flag.
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By: Brian Harris
I’m not certain where the obscure title of today’s post comes from (it’s often attributed to Jamie Anderson) but I’ve been pondering it ever since I heard it as a throwaway comment in the wonderful Three Pines mystery series. “Grief is love with no place to go“.
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