SoulVentures: Find your ’Why’

Find your sweet spot

What do you get when you combine a joyful life with a sense of purpose?  And how would that feel for you right now?  Is it something you struggle to imagine?  Or is it something that you desire but are a little way off from feeling this?
The Japanese word ikigai (ee-kee-guy) is a concept that brings together the joy of life with that sense of purpose, of absolute knowing that you’re here for a reason, a purpose that is bigger than you. 
And if this is something that is missing from your life at the moment, then you’ve come to the right place.

There's no such thing as a Jigsaw 'Problem'

Erno Rubik, the inventor of the Rubik’s cube, once said, “Our whole life is solving problems”.  He was an architect and professor of architecture.  His famous invention was initially created as a teaching tool to help his students understand 3D geometry.  Since the Rubik’s cube was invented 50 years ago, roughly 500 million cubes have been sold, proof of the enduring popularity of puzzles.Puzzles are challenging, intriguing and we enjoy working them out.  Problems are essentially the same thing.  But with a big difference. This week, let’s reframe problems as puzzles and see what happens.  And all in the time it takes for you to breathe, reboot, and have a cup of tea.#problemsolving #solution #puzzle

Shaking off the dirt: ancient wisdom for modern resilience

“Damn!  We’re in a tight spot!” is one of George Clooney’s most famous lines from the Cohen brothers’ brilliant film ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou?’.       
Loosely based on Homer’s The Odyssey, this film, like the epic, is about resilience and transformation.  George Clooney’s character is as resilient as his hairstyle, withstanding all manner of hardships and inconveniences.
This week, I have something for you that may well help you get yourself out of a tight spot.  And all in the time it takes for you to breathe, reboot, and have a cup of tea.
#resilience #transformation #rise

The Three Questions Quest

Are we there yet?  What are you doing?  Why? 
If you’ve ever spent some time with a young child, you’ll probably have noticed that they ask an incredible amount of questions on a daily basis. 
Children are hard-wired to explore. 
If you’re reading this, then you are too and you’re in the right place, because that means you are a soul adventurer.
One important way we can explore is by asking questions.  
This week, we will find out why we ask questions and discover how we can change the questions we ask to improve our lives. And all in the time it takes for you to breathe, reboot, and have a cup of tea.
#questions #knowledge #explore

How to carve your own path

Imagine planning a great adventure to a place full of experiences beyond your wildest dreams, where you can learn everything you need to move forward.  Do you: 
1. Hide under the covers and think “Maybe another time, when I’m properly ready and have everything arranged. Things are a bit complicated at the moment, and I’m quite happy here"?
Or:
2. you get up, get yourself ready, take a deep breath and step out of the door?
If you’re in the second camp, then you’re in the right place because that means you are a soul adventurer.
This week: How to carve your own path.
Join Jenny Wilson as she navigates the challenges of finding your way and retells the Japanese folktale of 'The story of the stonecutter'.
Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or a curious soul seeking inspiration, this episode offers practical wisdom and uplifting encouragement to help you thrive wherever life plants you.  And all in the time it takes for you to breathe, reboot, and have a cup of tea.

How to bloom where you are planted

Ever feel as though you've been dropped on this planet and are trying to find your way?  Join Jenny Wilson as she navigates the challenges of adapting to new environments and retells the fable of 'The Crow and the Jug', where small actions lead to big results.This week: the art of blooming where you are planted.Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or a curious soul seeking inspiration, this episode offers practical wisdom and uplifting encouragement to help you thrive wherever life plants you. So grab your favorite cup of tea, take a deep breath and enjoy the journey.  

Out of the Shadows

From prehistoric cave stencils of human hands all the way through to sitting on the sofa watching your favourite comedy series, Plato's allegory of the cave has endured.  What is real?  What is illusory?  Does it matter? 
Step out of the shadows with Jenny Wilson, Travel Guide for the Soul.  Journey through time 30,000 years ago to the caves of India, forward into Ancient Greece to discover Plato's Allegory of the Cave, and back into the present day comfort of your living room sofa in front of your favourite comedy series on TV.  
You will discover how by stepping out of your cave, you can connect to the bigger picture.
And all in the time it takes for you to breathe, reboot and have a cup of tea.
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Unbox your elephant

Has somebody ever said something to you that really got to, got under your skin and you found it very hard to shake it off?  Perhaps it was a criticism or a slight of some kind that wounded you.  Or maybe somebody gave you a rude gesture when you weren’t driving fast enough for their liking. 
If you’ve had a challenging time recently and are dealing with a comment that you’ve taken to heart, this episode will remind you that your elephant, like the beetle in Wittgenstein’s box, is yours alone.
Enjoy a reworking of the tale of The Elephant and the Three Blind Men and discover that taking things less personally is a lesson that lasts a lifetime.
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How to build a butterfly

If you are going through a particularly sticky situation at the moment, and can’t see the woods for the trees, I have something that will help you.
This week's episode is about how you can build your own butterfly, even if you're surrounded by goo.
Discover how transformation is a process and take comfort that even if you find yourself surrounded by darkness, you have everything you need right now.
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Leave your mark - the story of the pencil

Great things start with a simple pencil and a piece of paper.  Being able to clarify your thoughts, note down ideas, reminders, lists, contact details – our lives today would look very different without the pencil.  Listen to the story of the pencil and learn how it can help you leave your mark.
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