Signposts on the road to Clarity
After 16 years in Australia, James Parnell moved home with his wife Anne-Marie and their children Ava (8), Erin (6) and JJ (3). In a series for Irish Times Abroad,
The Uncomfortable Truth. Closing Windows.
Image by wirestock on Freepik My sister’s son turned 16 yesterday.We got around to the age-old chat about time going so quickly. When we returned to Ireland seven years ago, her
6 Crucial Questions to the Right Decision
Credit: Jon Tyson A life well-lived is different for everyone. Maybe there is a general principle upon which we can agree. A good life is one in which we make the most
The ultimate guilt. Did we deny our children?
Credit: Lulu Taylor A client contacted me this week saying they are considering moving back to Ireland but wonder whether they would deny their children opportunities. It struck a chord. Not because
Can I Delegate Big Decisions To A Spreadsheet?
The spreadsheet did not provide the answer. But it was not a waste of time. It was part of the journey of discovering more about ourselves and our values.
How living near a Nursing Home offers Perspective
But sometimes, our need for purpose, a sense of meaning, a feeling that we are part of something bigger, and a more selfless outward view of the world changes our perspective.
Decision Time? Clear to Committed in 4 Steps
The whispers have become loud voices calling you home. You feel conflicted - how to decide the right thing to do? Trust your gut. Have no regrets. Follow your inner
Relationships. The Reason with no Rhyme.
expectations of naturally falling back into step with relationships are not being met. Things are not going according to plan - if you can have such a thing.
A Hero’s Journey: Focus on Green shoots
Happiness has 2 P's - that's brainstorming for you! Life is Messy A big whiteboard sits behind my desk. I have plastered it with post-it notes. Each one contains one word -