This startling image feels like a great metaphor for the energy of fresh starts- which may be a slight exaggeration of this annual Autumnal ‘back to school’ moment – or not. I can’t think of anything more inspiring for this time of the year than poet philosopher David Whyte’s recent TED talk, ‘A Lyrical Bridge between Past, Present and Future’, it’s a joy to watch and listen to: http://bit.ly/2wkpBLB.
How much time are you allowing yourself for reflection, and how do you do it? It’s a tough question these days, even for those of us who offer that valuable service to others. As a Time to Think consultant I’m committed to at least one Thinking Partnership every week, and sometimes in the rush even that feels like too much time to give to my own thinking. Which is ridiculous. How do you guarantee your own thinking time, and does that include having regular Thinking Partnerships – if not, how would it be if you set up a regular slot with a thinking buddy?
Which leads me to suggesting you have a quick look at next year’s programme of courses and Alumni days, where you might find all kinds of inspiration, and new Thinking Partners. The Alumni days are for practice, reflection, connection and fun, and they are new for 2018. It’s all here: http://bit.ly/2vKvzXn