Declaring This Feels Like An Admission of Failure

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Have you met Mark? He's written this week's guest blog. You might be too busy to read it. Mark and I first met on Twitter and eventually virtually at Business Buzz London, where Clare Gillbanks kindly introduced us.

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Own Your Story

In September 2019, Julia Hayden and I connected in Rama's LIFESMART Learning Labs community and arranged to meet in London at Speakers Corner, Hyde Park. Julia wanted to share her message with the world. It's captured here.

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Perhaps you've got something you'd like to shout about, a passion, project, story...? Join the Random Dialogues crew on June 9th to give it a go. It's a virtual, relaxed, and supportive gathering. Drop into the studio, else tune in to view.

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Below are more random dialogues, clips, blogs, and sharings for the interestingly curious.

"thanks for the mention in last week's newsletter" said Fraser Hay

"that's OK, keep em coming"

"OK boss"

Declaring you are not very busy seems like an admission of failure. If we find ourselves with little or nothing to do, we may feel inadequate. Feel like we are not successful.

"This amazing intro to Apple's 1997 'Think Different' campaign still rings true today....in fact we need those 'outside the box thinkers' and mavericks more than ever nowadays!

You know who you are....this is your time to do great things!" Eugenia

In response to the blog below Ian wrote:

"The bees have had a tough time due to all the rain. Very few about (they only live 6-7 weeks at this time of year...bumblebees even less).

Went to get some honey from a lady who keeps bees in her garden....and not sure she'll get any honey this year. The bees need it before us.

My wife thinks I'm being lazy not mowing the lawn. I'm doing it for the bees....and I like how the light comes through some of the long grass late in the day....and the wildflowers that give it shots of blue and yellow against the green.

So now May is over....I'm re-wilding."

Me too. How about you?

Blog below:

"I’m doing it for all the bugs!!!" announced Jason

"You are a natural!" said I

"Just can’t be bothered to mow the lawn."

Whatever happened to the alien plate spinner?

FLUENT ENGLISH TIP! If you want to speak fluently, you need to connect your words. If your word ends with /ooo/ or /o/ and your next word begins with a vowel sound, then insert a /W/ in between. Listen to these examples! And try it! It should feel quite natural.

This inner-city mother of three is the self-appointed Compost Queen who single-handedly collects scraps from her neighbours and local cafes to reduce food waste and produce garden gold.

I'm devouring her posts over on Instagram, especially the Bokashi.

Stay focused and consistent in the short-term while being flexible and agile in the long-term.

“I had no idea that the smallest infection or virus could have killed me.” How Crystal Palace @CPFC gave some star backing to help raise money for @CureLeukaemia after lifelong fan @geoffhillITV was diagnosed with blood cancer

Geoff is a dear friend of Paul Tyson and myself. Please watch, share and support

Cath's Top Tip For Decorating Biscuits With Little Ones

It's still horrifically messy mind, you can't escape mess when baking with kids so just embrace it Check out her dino biscuits here

Hmmm, not sure if this is environmental (it is in the countryside, rural and agricultural after all) or if it's a reflection on today's politics... Phil

I got so much out of this issue. Thank you, @kids_resilient! I was intrigued by your 3Vs and inspired by the Celebrating Uniqueness parent cue. Thanks so much! Dee

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You’ll be surprised how well you say what you have to say when you say it from your heart. Everyone has a story, come and share one of yours!

Join Phil, Simon and me for First Friday Virtual Drinks today! Sponsored by Business Buzz. Drop-in and relax with us on the Remo platform from 5.00 pm to 6.00 pm.

Does your club/charity have any events, virtual meetings, etc. planned for next week? Let Simon know

Garden Wildlife Week 2021 is running from the 31st May till the 6th of June. UK gardens are full of wonder. And we want to celebrate these ecosystems by highlighting the amazing creatures that live in our gardens helping them to flourish.

Thought For The Week

In 8 words or less write a chapter about your week. Respond to this update and let me know.

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And A Bit More Finally

It's good to have you here

I look forward to reading your chapter.🦋

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