TisME BLOG: THE CHRISTINE MARSH
NEWS FLASH: LATEST FORMAT CHANGE
Monthly Musings:
Musings: A period of reflection and contemplation and telling people about themselves. Creative Musings: A process from which inspiration and originality derive.
I had launched myself into the unexplored World of Blogging with 4 weekly TisME Blogs. The contents were random unrelated subjects and I am aware I am on a steep learning curve!
01
TisME
Introduction
02
Singularity
03
What a Dreamer
You Are
04
Balancing Act
ROI plus ROE
However, the common theme centred around self-awareness.
New format: I will be changing the frequency to Monthly Musings and sharing my experiences and points of view for your consideration and enlightenment.
MONTHLY MUSINGS
“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom”
Aristotle
SELF AWARENESS: Hindsight & Future Focus
HINDSIGHT: AUGUST 2024
Hindsight is understanding a situation after it has happened, often with a different perspective. Sometimes everything went smoothly. I felt invigorated and achieved even more than I had hoped for. Another time it was as if I’d hit a brick wall and everything disintegrated around me. It was a dark place and only I could I decide whether to pick up the scattered fragments, brush myself off, and take forward the good bits and ditch the bad. Dwelling on the things that upset or frustrated me is a dreadful waste of time and only depletes my energy and threatens my self-belief. Regret doesn’t change anything.
These are two examples of the key learning points I have gained.
1. Reminder of Positive Times to Come
Claire Carroll, Photographer, held an exhibition of her work at Atlier8, Stow-on-the- Wold situated in the beautiful Cotswolds. She had discovered ancient paintings of Japanese Cranes and using her photographic skills Claire has created a series of beautiful striking images. I feel in love with one of a single crane in flight she has called ‘Safe Landings’. This image resonated with me as I have felt myself to be in orbit over the past few years due to the drastic changes in my personal life. This seemed an apt personal August Birthday Present.
In Japan Cranes are considered holy creatures and symbols of longevity, good fortune, and peace.
2. Time is Cicular not Linear
Someone you have encountered in the past will reappear when least expected. I have been fortunate to have belonged to several Performance Improvement Societies around the world. This has given me the opportunity to present my valid case studies at International Conferences.
You never know if you have made a lasting impression on a respected colleague or a member of your audience. However, it was wonderful to discover many years later that this had been the case. I received an email from Dr K. Srinivasa Rao the newly appointed Chairman 2024-2026 of ISTD (Indian Society for Training and Development) Hyderabad Chapter. He wanted to invite someone for their Learners’ Forum who could share new concepts and stimulate interest. Naturally, I was delighted to accept to present via a Zoom. We decided on a current topic ‘Dealing with Disruptive Situations’.
Feedback: ‘The session was very good as it addressed the key things and very healthy interaction took place. The session started on time and our members are happy to be part of your session.’
FUTURE FOCUS: SEPTEMBER 2024
‘If you want to give God a laugh tell him your plans.’
Woody Allen
PAST EXPERIENCES REFLECTIONS
Before I move on I think it is important to give you some personal background information. My father was an Officer in the British Arny serving in India at the time of my birth and as a military man he was used to being obeyed. He had ordered a son William Richard and the required paperwork was already completed. Finding he had a second daughter he announced that he would call ‘it’ Bill.
However, I realise that I have never faced the profound impact on my life’s path.
I must have been a rebel from conception.
Who is Christine Marsh?
On my 36th Birthday, I decided to discover who this daughter, sister, wife, mother, and woman christened Christine Elizabeth really was. As a result I have developed an alter ego which is the second hidden side of oneself and can switch between the two!
SEPTEMBER 2024
NEWS FLASH: HEAL THE PAST RETREAT
It is timely that I start the month of September 2024 by attending A Healing Retreat conducted by Lynne McTaggart and her husband Bryan Hubbard from 1st to 7th September 2024. It is being held in a Historic English Country House Sanctuary at Broughton Hall, Skipton, North Yorkshire. England.
Lynne McTaggart : American alternative medicine author, publisher, lecturer, and activist.
Feedback: The programme is packed full of information, tools, and evidence-based science. On top of all there are powerful and transformative experiential experiences.” Brigitte
This will be a new adventure as although I have travelled extensively I have never attended a retreat before and this will be a new experience. My views and learning points will be covered in my next TisME Blog.
‘Reflection turns experience into insight.’ John C. Maxwell
CONCLUSION: Life is but a series of moments.
My life is a blank canvas for the universe to use bold brush strokes to capture an image of my future. I will be present, open minded and flexible.
It takes wit and interest and energy to be happy.’
Robert Henri
Until we meet again I am sending love and positive vibes your way. In the meantime, I challenge you to ‘Take Five’ out of your busy schedule to pause and reflect. Note: I am a Dave Brubeck Quartet fan!
