Monthly Archives: July 2019

What does success mean….to you?

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How often have you heard someone described as successful? But what does that even mean? Are they rich? Powerful job? Great parent? Kind hearted? Happy?

I think most people if asked would want to be considered successful…..but what if they already are successful and just cannot see it?

Does a new car every year mean that you are happy? Or that your family is happy? Not necessarily…..but which is more important? Does a powerful job mean you sleep easy every night? Perhaps not….but maybe if you were happy you would? Does a big bank balance mean no worries? Not always…..but a clear conscience just might.

However we choose to define it, success is undoubtedly a subjective thing…….”one man’s meat” and all that. For some people the big house, powerful job and fancy car is a measure of their success. For others, their happiness, contentedness, and peace of mind is the measure of success.

There isn’t necessarily anything wrong with either option – and in truth, most people will probably use a mixture of material things and personal feelings to determine their level of success.

The most important thing is that we decide our level of success on our lives; on our wants, needs and desires; on what is right for us in any given moment in time. Basing your success on your neighbours world will surely end in disappointment…….

…..and I think we would all agree that would not be a success…….

The Empty Chair

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There are few things in life which stop you in your tracks as much as the empty chair.

It stands quietly, yet screams of yesteryear. Full of memories, oh the stories it could tell.

The cushions are straight now, nobody to disturb them. The fingermarks replaced by dust; the tea stains have given way to a sneaky cobweb. What was once the epicentre, is now just a silent memorial to who was; a lonely reminder of happier days.

The chair, though simple in appearance, is probably the most complex thing you know. It is a mixture of love, happiness, tears, sorrow, fear, anger……it is both a safe zone, and a trigger for your most vulnerable state.

You may remember stories, songs, prayers, encouragement, and maybe even the odd chastisement coming from the chair. It may have been the centre of wonderful stories of engagements, marriages, childbirth, new houses. It may also have bore witness to tales of heartbreak, broken romances, dodgy bosses and really bad hair days.

Yes, the chair is indeed a special place.

You may have experienced one empty chair, you may have experienced several. If you are lucky enough to have yet to experience the empty chair, then treasure it.

But more importantly, treasure the one who sits in it.

Welcome to Musings of a Celtic Sage…

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Musings of a Celtic Sage officially began in July 2019 – but it has been in the pipeline for many, many years!!
I have always worked with adults in a training and education context, and I have always loved to help guide people on their journey – whatever that journey may be. I have also always loved to write….and so….add all of this together and Musings of a Celtic Sage was born.
So what exactly am I doing here? Well, simply put, this is (another!!) blog offering simple musings and guidance in many areas – my favourite areas to look at are parenting and well-being but I am also partial to the areas of education, work, health – ok pretty much everything in life!!
I guess I just want to help you be the best version of you that you can be in any given day! I really look forward to writing this blog and hope you will let me know if you take comfort solace or inspiration from it!
Here’s to a better tomorrow!!
Niavy