Breakthrough

This is the face of a little puppy who’s had two breakthroughs today. Firstly, he took himself off to his crate several times while I was on video calls. He curled up on his bed and slept.

He did it for the first time yesterday. But I didn’t want to count any chickens. Before, I’d had to put him in there. So the fact he’s now choosing it is huge.

Secondly, he’s worked out how to use the cat flap. Admittedly, he kinda fell through it the first time. But after that, he had a lot of fun going in and out. Out was much easier for him than coming back in. Much more of a scramble. He was most pleased with himself.

Unfortunately this has meant that he’s been in and out like a yo-yo. Most times bringing me a piece of old fence.

Speaking of fences, I took some flowers round to my neighbour to thank her for replacing my fence. She said it was a very last minute decision. But is really pleased that I’m pleased.

A bold choice

I had a coaching session with a client today. She chose John Lewis cafe as the location. Now it’s been a while since I’ve been in there. They’ve redecorated. This is one of the wallpapers they’d used. Let’s just say it’s a bold choice!

I have to admit, I felt like I was sitting in an Easter Egg. It was a conversation piece for sure. In fact I used it as a metaphor in the session. It’s wallpaper at the end of the day. We are the ones who interpret it – positively or negatively. We assign meaning to it. Based on our views, beliefs and experiences

Whether you like it or not. Someone somewhere made the choice. They must have like it. Can’t imagine it was one person’s decision either.

Having grownup in the 70s, interesting wallpaper was common place. I remember vividly some of the borderline psychedelic offerings from my childhood. I think some are still etched on my retinas they were so bold. But they were of the time.

Probably worth a fortune now…

Family ties

18 years ago, my family changed forever when my brother choose to end his life.

This is one of the last photos that I have of him. It was taken the last time that we were together as a family.

It took me a very long time to accept that it was his choice. I will never understand why he felt that was his only choice. It’s not one I could make as I have too much I still want to do. The past few years have been challenging to say the least. And at times, pushed me to the brink. But I’ve always made it through. I wonder if his death in some way has driven me on. I’ve tried to live my life to the fullest. Like I’m doing it for both of us!

Wherever you are, I hope the decks are hot, the drinks are cold and the party is banging. RIP Chris.