If ever there was a salutary lesson in being responsible for our actions, it has to be the very sad outcome of the prank phone call made by two DJs from Sydney Radio 2DayFM, which resulted in the suicide of Mrs Jacintha Saldanha, the nurse who transferred the call.
Whilst it is very clear that Michael Christian and Mel Greig had no intention of causing such a terrible outcome, they have to bear the responsibility of their actions. In a statement on Australian TV, they both expressed remorse at her sad death.
Yesterday’s incident at the football match between Manchester’s City and United, in which Rio Ferdinand was struck above his left eye, by a coin thrown from the crowd, resulted in a nasty gash and a little spilt blood, but it could have left Ferdinand with a career ending injury and blind in his left eye.
We are all responsible for every thought, word and deed through our karma. That might sound like too much to bear, but it also gives us total and ultimate control over ourselves and our lives. Next time you feel the urge to do something, to say something, even when you think something, remember, you are ultimately responsible for the outcome.
I was pleased to hear, on the radio today, that Starbucks the US coffee chain, are 
As a lifelong Chelsea fan, I have been rather upset (understatement of the century alert) at the debacle that has unfolded over the last forty eight hours. The manner in which Chelsea manager, and long time crowd favourite, Roberto Di Matteo was dismissed has left a very bitter taste in the mouth of many fans.
Amongst the photos of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visiting the idyllic Solomon Islands, the royal couple’s legal team are proceeding with an action, in the French courts, against the photographer who took the photos of Kate, sunbathing topless.
What is one supposed to do when a person you have looked up to for many years refuses to fight allegations of being a cheat? Lance Armstrong, seven times winner of the Tour de France, the most gruelling cycle race in the world, has today decided not to contest the allegations of drug taking lodged against him, leading to the conclusion that they do hold some truth.
It’s Auntie Pat’s funeral next Wednesday, so the family will once again gather to say their farewells. Unfortunately, being the day after the day after the bank holiday is not ideal, but there are some things in life, and death, that are a higher priority than others.
When those around you are unable to help, be it due to fatigue, misfortune or other pressing matters, it is beholding to us to stand tall and shoulder the challenges for them. The office was pretty sparsely populated for a number of reasons, so it was down to the troops on the ground, to deal with the issues the day delivered.
Sometimes I surprise myself, or rather something, that in all truth should be blindingly obvious, suddenly permeates my grey matter and comes as a bit of a shock. I’ve been writing my blog for nearly two years now, and over thirty thousand people have visited it in that time, but it struck me today that the whole purpose behind it, and my practice, is to help myself, and others, to reach a state of enlightenment.
Ever had that feeling, that even though you have done your very best, that it just isn’t good enough? Well I’ve been feeling that all day, partly because of the mess I’ve made of the Fraser’s website, but mainly because B missed her ferry by 10 minutes, after I helped her plan the route and timings for the journey.
Well that was not a day I care to remember. It started with a ‘dressing down’ from the boss, partly for something that was non of my own doing but mostly for something I hadn’t done. That was closely followed by a number of painful email and telephone conversations, fire-fighting issues over which I have little or no control, caused by malfunctions which are beyond my control.
The Search For Enlightenment 
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