• Business,  Growth,  Life

    When criticism is no longer constructive

    Constructive criticism or for the ultra-sensitive; ‘feedback’ is both the devil and angel on our shoulders. Feedback from our leaders, colleagues, staff and friends all serve a very important purpose in our soul growth. However, there does come a time when feedback is not constructive, and we need to decipher when it’s a time to listen or when to say ‘thanks, but no thanks’. Firstly, there’s the form of feedback which is overwhelmingly positive and supportive. It usually comes from our close friends and family; those who love us unconditionally. This blog experiment for me, has provided me this type of feedback in droves. Although on a side note; when…

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  • Growth,  Life,  Spirituality

    What Faith?

    Discussing faith, spirituality or religion isn’t easy, as we all have varying beliefs, making it hard for people to relate to one another. For me, it doesn’t matter what you believe in (or don’t believe in). There’s a small part to each of our lives which requires some sort of faith. Whether it be going to weekly mass, praying privately at home or even just enjoying a fortune cookie or your monthly horoscope from time to time. Each of these require an element of faith. Even on a silly subconscious level; we consider something bigger at play or a degree of connectedness between all living things. When I think about…