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A Guiding HandSoul - That Which Longs To Live, Unhindered By Must, Should Or Ought By Andrew MachonThis podcast explores the impact of expectations and the words "must, should, and ought" on our lives. It raises questions about whether meeting expectations limits us and prevents us from fully living. The author shares their personal experience of breaking free from expectations and discovering their true essence as a photographer. They invite readers to consider how they would be and what they would do if they were free from all expectations. The text also contemplates the significance of accessing our source of power and potential illumination. It encourages self-reflection and exploring one's reason for being beyond societal expectations...
2023-06-2612 min
A Guiding HandThe Exit We Seek May Be An Entrance By Andrew MachonThe podcast expresses the author's fascination with the symbolism of doorways. As a photographer, he captures different doorways and uses them to create new imaginative openings. When coaching clients, the author explores whether their doorways represent exits, entrances, or both. They describe a photograph of the Aurora Borealis, which symbolized a doorway to escape personal darkness. The text invites readers to imagine their own doorways and consider what they would walk away from, where their doorways would lead, and what new opportunities they desire. It emphasizes the value of choices and encourages helping others discover their own doorways for...
2023-06-1910 min
A Guiding HandMight Darkness Lighten Our Way By Andrew MachonThe author reflects on their experience of finding wonder in the darkness of the night sky and invites readers to consider their own experiences. They explore the idea of embracing difference and moving beyond judgment, and how this can expand our ability to relate and ultimately find more insightful answers. They encourage readers to consider their role in addressing societal issues and to resist the temptation to judge and become more of a natural mediator.
2023-06-1208 min
A Guiding HandTrying Less, Discovering More By Andrew MachonThis piece explores the notion of effort and striving, questioning whether having and wanting are essential to betterment. The author suggests that our compulsion to strive and continually seek more may be due to an underlying belief of "not enough" and that what we seek outwardly may only be found inwardly. By practicing the "art of not," we can let go of striving and discover a new spaciousness, leading us closer to our true source of motivation and guidance. In surrendering an effortful existence, we may discover a source of effortless excellence.
2023-06-0513 min
A Guiding HandStillness Moves By Andrew MachonThe author questions the idea that being busy is a good measure of growth and success and explores the importance of stillness and reflection in enabling change and growth. Inner spaciousness allows for reflection, pace, and the ability to pause and make conscious choices. Without the opportunity to pause and reflect, we have no way of selecting or prioritizing our actions. Inner stillness appears vital to moving forward and fostering growth. The author invites readers to punctuate their lives with pauses, cultivate stillness, and foster a healthy pace. They also refer readers to their work on the importance of...
2023-05-2913 min
A Guiding HandKnowing What Locks, Frees By Andrew MachonThe author reflects on a photograph of the Northern Lights and wonders about the value of accepting and including obstacles in our daily lives. They suggest that pushing through challenges may not be the answer and encourage the reader to consider taking a subjective viewpoint and working through the issues they face. By turning towards their emotions and experiences, they can discover the key to their lock and find the courage to face their problems with growing optimism and resilience. Ultimately, they may discover hidden gifts and potentiality.
2023-05-2212 min
A Guiding HandWhat We Accept In Ourselves, We Accommodate In Others By Andrew MachonThe article explores the concept of personal growth and how it is intimately linked to self-awareness. The author suggests that turning one's attention inward and practicing reflection can lead to a deepening understanding of oneself and ultimately foster empathy and compassion towards others. Judgment and fear can impede growth, but accepting and embracing all aspects of oneself can lead to a sense of wholeness and the ability to relate to others. The article encourages readers to contemplate their own journey of self-discovery and to end judgment towards those who are marginalized in society.
2023-05-1515 min
A Guiding HandWeek 10 Vulnerability – The Lost Piece That Completes Our Jigsaw By Andrew MachonA Guiding Hand episode. The author reflects on a photograph of the Northern Lights that appears to take the shape of a jigsaw piece and contemplates how life is like a jigsaw puzzle. They ask readers to consider what their vital pieces are and how they fit together. The author then explores the concept of vulnerability, explaining how rejecting and judging our vulnerabilities can negatively impact our lives. Instead, they advocate for embracing vulnerability as an essential part of our wholeness and for facing our fears rather than automatically judging them. The author encourages readers to foster wholeness and inner...
2023-05-0810 min
A Guiding HandVulnerability – The Lost Piece That Completes Our Jigsaw By Andrew MachonA Guiding Hand episode. The author reflects on a photograph of the Northern Lights that appears to take the shape of a jigsaw piece and contemplates how life is like a jigsaw puzzle. They ask readers to consider what their vital pieces are and how they fit together. The author then explores the concept of vulnerability, explaining how rejecting and judging our vulnerabilities can negatively impact our lives. Instead, they advocate for embracing vulnerability as an essential part of our wholeness and for facing our fears rather than automatically judging them. The author encourages readers to foster...
2023-05-0810 min
A Guiding HandWeek 9 Perfection – The Only Goal We Complete After Life By Andrew MachonA guiding Hand episode. The text explores the tendency for people to revert to perfectionism and a partial version of themselves when under pressure, due to a belief that they are 'not good enough'. The author encourages reflection and introspection, asking questions about the consequences of perfectionism and the needs of the imperfect parts of ourselves. The text emphasizes the importance of turning our attention inward to attend to those aspects of ourselves that need care and attention, rather than striving for an impossible goal. The author suggests that embracing our imperfections can lead to a sense of wholeness and...
2023-05-0113 min
A Guiding HandPerfection – The Only Goal We Complete After Life By Andrew MachonA guiding Hand episode. The text explores the tendency for people to revert to perfectionism and a partial version of themselves when under pressure, due to a belief that they are 'not good enough'. The author encourages reflection and introspection, asking questions about the consequences of perfectionism and the needs of the imperfect parts of ourselves. The text emphasizes the importance of turning our attention inward to attend to those aspects of ourselves that need care and attention, rather than striving for an impossible goal. The author suggests that embracing our imperfections can lead to a sense...
2023-05-0113 min
A Guiding HandWeek 8 We Live Superficial Lives, Longing For Depth By Andrew MachonA Guiding Hand episode. The pressures of life can make us feel anxious and frustrated, causing us to live superficially and present only a fraction of ourselves to the world. However, if we align with our longing, we can remember an innate source of power that inspires our growth towards wholeness and fulfillment. By reflecting on what we long for and feel called to, we can recognize our inner compass and be continually reminded of our depth and aspirations toward wholeness. We must take time to stop and reflect and remember that there is guidance within to which we can...
2023-04-2411 min
A Guiding HandWe Live Superficial Lives, Longing For Depth By Andrew MachonThe text examines the tendency to live superficially and present only a fraction of who we truly are to the world. It acknowledges that busyness and pressure often lead to anxiety and a narrowed focus, causing us to operate on the surface and form shallow relationships. However, it suggests that our longing for something more is a reminder of our wholeness and innate power. By aligning with our longing and returning to our inner compass, we can orient ourselves towards personal growth, fulfillment, and becoming the person we are meant to be. The text encourages reflection on our deepest...
2023-04-2411 min
A Guiding HandWeek 7 True Power Is Realised In Letting Go Of Control By Andrew MachonA Guiding Hand episode. The author reflects on the true nature of power while admiring the Northern Lights' strength and power. They observe that while control over things and situations may provide a sense of certainty, it does not necessarily lead to empowerment or engagement. Instead, empowering others requires a creative "not knowing" space where people can discover their own answers and engage wholeheartedly in the task at hand. The author invites readers to consider how to empower others and foster engagement and growth in daily life and work.
2023-04-1710 min
A Guiding HandTrue Power Is Realised In Letting Go By Andrew MachonThe text explores the concept of power and control, challenging the common assumption that being in control equates to having power. It questions the effectiveness of directing and telling others what to do, suggesting that it may lead to disengagement and a lack of vital involvement. The text emphasizes the importance of creating a space of "not knowing" and empowering others through engagement, choice, and self-discovery. It suggests that true power is found in a whole-hearted approach that aligns head and heart, allowing individuals to commit to tasks with energy and purpose. It encourages reflection on how to empower...
2023-04-1710 min
A Guiding HandWeek 6 Finding The Answer Be Relinquishing The Search By Andrew MachonA Guiding Hand episode. The text discusses how our constant need to problem-solve and judge creates anxiety and tension in our lives, and how we should resist the temptation to judge and instead look for peace and appreciation in life. The author suggests that we may spend our lives searching for answers, but the answer we seek is found only when we learn to end our need to search further. The text uses an image of a boat finding sanctuary to illustrate the importance of resting and resisting the temptation to constantly seek.
2023-04-1005 min
A Guiding HandFinding The answer Be Relinquishing The Search By Andrew MachonThe text challenges our tendency to constantly seek answers and problem-solve, suggesting that this approach may contribute to the feeling of our lives being problematic. It questions whether we truly want to see the world in black and white or if we are more interested in the shades and colors of life. The text proposes that the answer we seek cannot be found through endless seeking and problem-solving. It encourages us to consider what we truly wish for and whether our incessant judgment and analysis bring us closer to that wish. It highlights the negative consequences of judgment, such...
2023-04-1005 min
A Guiding HandWeek 5 Wisdom – Intelligence Of Whole Unhindered By What We Know in Part By Andrew MachonA Guiding Hand episode. The article explores the concept of wisdom and how it comes from an appreciation and understanding of the whole, rather than individualistic thinking that separates us from others. By suspending our compulsion to judge and embracing both sides of an argument, we can open our minds to receive wisdom. The author invites readers to reflect on a recent situation where they judged someone and imagine what they could have learned if they had listened without judgment. The article encourages readers to resist the temptation to judge and open their minds to receive wisdom.
2023-04-0305 min
A Guiding HandWisdom - Intelligence Of Whole, Unhindered By What We Know In Part By Andrew MachonThe text explores the concept of wisdom and the challenges we face in seeking it. It suggests that wisdom arises from an appreciation and understanding of the whole rather than individualistic thinking. It highlights how our tendency to rationalize and judge can hinder our perception of reality, dividing existence into right and wrong. The text proposes that by suspending judgment and embracing both sides of an argument, we can access wisdom that speaks to the collective rather than the individual. It encourages reflection on moments of judgment and the potential for learning and understanding that arises when we listen...
2023-04-0305 min
A Guiding HandWeek 4 To Quicken, First Slow By Andrew MachonA Guiding Hand episode. The article discusses the importance of rest and reflection in daily working lives. The author encourages readers to create sanctuary spaces at home and take time to restore themselves. Incessant busyness can lead to a lack of pace and space for reflection, which can result in a lack of choice and opportunity to select what is most important. The article invites readers to slow down, reflect, and choose in line with their values. By doing so, they can bring vitality back to their existence and enable others to be clear of their chosen goals. Ultimately, the...
2023-03-2707 min
A Guiding HandTo Quicken, First Slow By Andrew MachonThe text raises the importance of rest and reflection in our daily lives and work. It questions whether we prioritize self-care and creating sanctuary spaces for contemplation and restoration. It highlights the need to balance our focus on supporting and giving to others with caring for ourselves. The text points out that constant busyness without reflection leads to a lack of pace and space in our lives, resulting in a diminished ability to make choices. It encourages conscious doing, which involves slowing down, reflecting, and selecting what truly matters to us. The reader is prompted to pause, reflect on...
2023-03-2707 min
A Guiding HandWeek 3 At The Heart Of Winter The Promise Of Spring By Andrew MachonA Guiding Hand episode. The article discusses how humans can learn from nature and experience their own "seasons of self," similar to the changing seasons of nature. The author encourages readers to take time to rest and restore during the winter seasons of their lives, and to recognize the value of hibernation and self-care. By remembering that winter is but spring in waiting, readers can reflect on what brings them joy and vitality, and remember the essential energy that will move them forward. The article encourages readers to find their own inner compass and be guided by their own originality...
2023-03-2008 min
A Guiding HandAt The Heart Of Winter, The Promise Of Spring By Andrew MachonThe text explores the concept of "seasons of self" and draws parallels between human nature and nature itself. It reflects on the experience of feeling dormant and stuck, like in winter, unable to make progress or decisions. However, it suggests that even in these moments, there is a vital longing within us that can bring joy and guide us forward. Rest and restoration are essential, just as winter is a time for spring to rest. By reflecting on our deepest longings, we can remember what is vital and essential to us, and this inner guidance can help us find...
2023-03-2008 min
A Guiding HandWeek 2 Silence Fills As We Empty by Andrew Machon'A Guiding Hand' episode. The article discusses the importance of silence in recalling our true selves and discovering our fullness beyond distractions. It encourages readers to take time to remember who they naturally are and what they most enjoy, and to gift themselves the opportunity to enter into silence. By doing so, they can inspire others to come to know themselves more fully through reflection. Andrew invites readers to imagine carrying a place of silence within themselves and giving their attention to those who are commonly overlooked. Ultimately, the article encourages readers to be restored and refreshed by silence and...
2023-03-1309 min
A Guiding HandSilence Fills As We Empty By Andrew MachonThe text highlights the importance of attention and listening in a busy and noisy world. It emphasizes that attentive listening allows us to truly hear and understand others, fostering empathy and deepening our capacity to relate. Silence is portrayed as a gift that creates a space for reflection and self-discovery, allowing us to reconnect with our true selves. By carrying a place of silence within us, we can navigate distractions and offer the gift of attention to those commonly overlooked in society. The text encourages the reader to reflect on their own attentive presence and the potential impact it...
2023-03-1309 min
A Guiding HandAn Introduction To A Guiding Hand By Andrew MachonThe text introduces "A Guiding Hand," a set of cards and a book inspired by the author's 10-year pilgrimage to the Arctic Circle, where they observed and marveled at the Northern Lights. The cards feature words and phrases that emerged from deep contemplation during those moments. The author's motivation for writing this blog is to reflect on and translate these words into practical guidance. They draw a card each week and write a blog inspired by its message, aiming to provide insight and guidance for personal and professional challenges. The author acknowledges the need for a guiding hand in...
2023-03-0604 min
A Guiding HandIn The Dark Confines Of The Chrysalis, We Hatch Our Wings By Andrew MachonThe text emphasizes the importance of embracing darkness and facing our fears instead of turning away from them. It suggests that darkness can be a natural gateway to light and that they are inseparable. By befriending our fears and holding both light and dark equally, we can achieve a deeper understanding and resolution. The text encourages reflection and exploration, highlighting that true illumination and liberation may lie within the darkness we fear. Ultimately, it promotes reconciliation and a non-judgmental approach to differences.
2023-03-0606 min
The Positive Psychology PeopleAn Introduction To A Guiding Hand By Andrew MachonThis podcast introduces "A Guiding Hand," a set of cards and a book inspired by the author's 10-year pilgrimage to the Arctic Circle, where they observed and marvelled at the Northern Lights. The cards feature words and phrases that emerged from deep contemplation during those moments.The author's motivation for writing this blog is to reflect on and translate these words into practical guidance. They draw a card each week and write a blog inspired by its message, aiming to provide insight and guidance for personal and professional challenges. The author acknowledges the need for a guiding...
2023-03-0604 min
Coaching in ConversationHuman Being-ness with Andrew MachonIn this episode of Coaching in Conversation, Tracy has a conversation with Andrew Machon. Andrew Machon is an experienced ICF Master Certified Coach, living in the United Kingdom. He has a first-class honours degree and Ph.D. in Biochemistry and a Master of Arts in Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy. He has worked as a coach trainer across the world in many different countries and cultures. Andrew has also helped major organisations develop coaching strategies and valuable resources for internal coaches. As a visiting lecturer in Positive Psychology at Buckinghamshire New University in the UK, he has taught students about...
2022-09-2251 min
Potkaars Podcast - Interviews en reportagesJulians freedom is your freedom - Assange rallies in EuropeNone of the organisers had ever dreamt it would be this much of a success. The Free Assange Wave in Brussels kicked off with a panel session on Friday evening, the 22nd of April 2022, and continued the next day with a protest rally, laced with high-profile speakers and dedicated artists. In this podcast, Potkaars interviews the organisers who describe how seemingly out of nowhere, a bunch of unaffiliated Europe-based Assange campaigners got together online and organised it. This is a twently minute edit of ther full 70 minute interview that can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/s2Lb4iuLPqg
2022-05-1022 minPotkaars Podcast - Interviews en reportagesJulians freedom is your freedom - Assange rallies in EuropeNone of the organisers had ever dreamt it would be this much of a success. The Free Assange Wave in Brussels kicked off with a panel session on Friday evening, the 22nd of April 2022, and continued the next day with a protest rally, laced with high-profile speakers and dedicated artists. In this podcast, Potkaars interviews the organisers who describe how seemingly out of nowhere, a bunch of unaffiliated Europe-based Assange campaigners got together online and organised it. This is a twently minute edit of ther full 70 minute interview that can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/s2Lb4iuLPqg
2022-05-1022 min