
Life lessons 25 years on
This is me at 23 years old, arriving at Linlithgow Palace to get married. I didn’t know what the future held, other than the fact that...

3 ways we can learn from children
Children are born expert learners. Think about a toddler exploring their world, wide-eyed in amazement, and embracing their experiences...

Write your own story
When I saw this photo, I felt drawn to write something about it. It captures an experience that left my heart bursting with joy, and my...

Living by our learning - showing up and saying yes
This Sunday my husband Alan and I will have been married for 24 years. It feels special to be almost a quarter of a century, and even...

My happy bucket list
“How long have you got?” asks Sue, with an affectionate twinkle in her eye. My friend looks back at her with wide eyes and a confused...

Choosing happiness
I’m walking along the shores of the River Forth with Lucy (our labradoodle) trotting happily by my side. It’s a beautiful autumn day,...

Happiness and joy in everyday things
"The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it." ~ Thich Nhat Hanh Sitting at a tram stop...

Meet Adam - the happiest guy I know
This is my nephew Adam. It's a privilege to introduce him to you, and today feels like a good day to do that, as it's International Day...