by Jason | Aug 31, 2022 | Blog, Zen in My Backpack
It is always the secure who are humble – Gilbert Keith Chesterton A Short Story on Humility Several years ago, a lone rider came across a group of soldiers who were trying to move a heavy log without much success. Their corporal was standing by as his men...
by Jason | Jan 20, 2022 | Blog, Zen in My Backpack
Whilst writing and self-publishing ‘Red Earth Diaries’ has been one of the most rewarding enterprises of my life, the success of the book and the recognition that I have received has been but just one of the positive outcomes. The more subtle, yet vital...
by Jason | Jan 15, 2022 | Blog, Zen in My Backpack
Life is as simple or as complicated as we would like to make it. However, there are only seven simple truths that govern our existence and being aware of these universal tenets lead to a fuller, meaningful and joyful existence. The laws of nature do not...
by Jason | Dec 26, 2021 | Blog, Evolve, Zen in My Backpack
It’s that time of the year, isn’t it? That time when we start counting down the last days of the year, and probably the only time we take stock of the days in the year gone by. It’s a peculiarly human trait – although not necessarily a positive one – to...
by Jason | May 30, 2021 | Blog, Evolve, Zen in My Backpack
“In the beginning was the Word”― John 1:1 In today’s post, I would like to tell you a story that will highlight the power of words and why it is so important to choose the right words when speaking...either during external communication or internal dialogue. It is a...
by Jason | Feb 9, 2021 | Blog, Zen in My Backpack
“In the beginning was the Word”― John 1:1 In today’s post, I would like to tell you a story that will highlight the power of words and why it is so important to choose the right words when speaking...either during external communication or internal dialogue. It is a...