Author: Richard

Hi, I’m Richard and I’m a regular, middle-aged guy who thinks a lot. I believe that, regardless of how we currently see ourselves, each of us has something amazing we can contribute to the world. That we each have a unique purpose for which we were made, and I’m on my own journey to find out what that means for me. This blog is a place to share those experiences and hopefully to encourage great people like you as well. I write about self-improvement, the search for purpose, life, faith, all sorts really. As far as we know (and without wishing to start a religious debate) we only get one go on this ride a few times around the sun. So as the poet Mary Oliver very wisely asked: "Tell me, what is it you plan to do With your one wild and precious life?"

Choose your mood (or getting out of bed the wrong side)

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Recently, I've been really inspired by the ultrarunner, writer and podcaster Rich Roll.  To have gone as he did from 40 and desperately unfit, to a plant-fuelled world-class ultrarunner is an utterly compelling story. Suitably inspired, last night I set myself the goal of getting up early this morning and going for a run.  I … Continue reading Choose your mood (or getting out of bed the wrong side)