maybe the old maps no longer work…..or do they? July 28, 2010
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“…People who are lost in the mountains or wilderness, who either survive or die by the choices they make, at first fight to make their old maps work. They do everything possible to make the old maps fit the present circumstance—but they never can. In wilderness situations, this grasping goes on until the person is confronted with the fact that they’re about to die. They will survive only if they acknowledge that there’s no way out of their present peril; they must give up their old maps and acknowledge that they’re truly lost. Once they recognize this, they begin to notice where they really are, what’s going on, what’s useful information available here and now. They make new maps and find their way home.” Margaret Wheatley
not what it seems July 28, 2010
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not everything is what it seems – take this picture – it is straight out of the camera, so no photoshop. It is genuine in everyway, taken in Regents Park, London.
The trick? – just playing with angles and the way the camera is held. Simple really but also effective.
moleskine doodlings July 23, 2010
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have never considered myself as an arty person and whilst love my photography, I do not consider myself that good – my contacts are far superior.
As a teenager, watching people draw was always an exciting thing – a certain amount of jealousy was also apparent. With all this in mind, I have decided to challenge myself to picking up a paper and pencil and to draw – the photograph is the first sketch that I have dared show in public! Over the next weeks and months, the hope is that more sketches will be forthcoming – it is therapeutic and so far an enjoyable pursuit.
Hope you like it.
loneliness in leadership July 14, 2010
Posted by thehutch in notes, personal, ponderings, thoughts.Tags: adam mclane, leadership, loneliness, youth church
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Been thinking through some stuff as I was challenged by a quote that I posted here and then read through a post by Adam that furthered my thoughts.
Much of our thinking tends to centre on the leader and their style of leadership or even the things they need to do in order to combat loneliness. However, what if we were to think at the issue from a different angle? – the way we treat those in leadership. What if we honoured them, rather than knock them? What if we gave them space, rather than demand time? What if we trusted their decisions, even if they looked crazy? What if we loved them, instead of loathing them?
Plenty of ‘what if’ questions – there still needs to be a sense of accountability or we would end up with many more dictators. But I do wonder why followers put all the expectation on the leader, why the leader accepts all that baggage and if there is a different path that we could tread? Can it be different? I think it can!
the lady sunbathes July 11, 2010
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…we are so blessed by nature in our own back yard. The insects are hanging around much longer this week as the heat takes its toll. Beautiful to see and great to be a part of such a beautiful world
The Underground July 6, 2010
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Was traveling on the underground from Cockfosters to Heathrow
but was diverted to the magistrates who wanted me at Bow
I tried to get to Brixton to a friend I used to know
but went in the wrong direction and arrived in Walthamstow
Next I tried the cinema and thought of Leicester Square
but ended up in Hangar Lane and discovered nothing there
Baker Street promised food and I thought of a feast
but missed the change completely and turned up in Mill Hill East
Then I found a preacher who told me of King’s Cross
and promised the White City if I would only pay the cost
I started singing Abba songs as I came to Waterloo
then I changed to Chesham with the rich selected few
Living on the underground was a total fascination
as I stumbled on strange old feelings in every local station.
when people hurt you June 23, 2010
Posted by thehutch in personal, ponderings, thoughts.Tags: hurt, pain, people, relationships, thoughts
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No-one who has contact with other members of the human race will ever be immune from some of the hurts and pains of disappointment and upset that will occur. It is a fact of life. How we deal with these moments determine how those relationships will continue into the future – will they thrive or survive?
1) Do not respond immediately – immediate responses are rarely helpful
2) Consider the need for a response – there may be no need to respond but if you do be careful not to further stir the fire of discord
3) Be courteous and gracious – you cannot determine the path others take, you can determine your own steps
4)What can you learn? – is this an opportunity to learn something new?, to discover new ways of working?
5) Do not bear grudges – this helps nobody
These are just a few things that I have tried to action, wish that I was more successful.
heart of the matter June 22, 2010
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playing around with a little macro photography
