# Christine Miller > Resourceful Intelligence Transforming Lives ## Posts - [Soul Poet](https://christinemiller.co/soul-poet/): Secret Garden of The Soul For me, Poetry is a means of expressing our inner thoughts and feelings, our inspirations, insights and intimate experiences. Life is poetry and poetry occurs all around us, in us and through, us all the time. Poetry can be harsh and demanding, soft and yielding, delicate and dreamlike – and filled with stark realism. It doesn’t have to rhyme, it doesn’t have to make sense to anyone other than the poet, and it can blissfully, willfully ignore the rules of grammar and presentation. And – poetry can be prose, images, short, long, scribbled on the […] - [In a Secret Location](https://christinemiller.co/in-a-secret-location/): A poem taken from Secret Garden of the Soul - [Canard](https://christinemiller.co/canards/): Getting the #Brexit ducks in a row – or not? A Facebook friend asked how we want our #Brexit today – boiled, fried, roasted … my immediate thoughts were that it is to me, half-baked, par-boiled, and conversely, paradoxically, burnt and battered, leaving many of us bewildered, and anxious, whichever side of the divide we stand. This prompted me to think of the French expression #canard which, yes, is a duck – and it’s also a damaging story, hoax, scheme, scam, false news, an attempt to sell short measure i.e. half a duck. Can you sell half a live duck? I […] - [What Do You Want to Write About...............?](https://christinemiller.co/i-want-to-write-about/): Sharpen Your Writing Tools   I’ve had a lot of messages from people telling me they haven’t written anything for many years, or that they dry up when they pick up a pen, or that the blank paper/screen stares back at them like a mean teacher as if to say ‘who do you think you are, writing poetry, writing prose – writing anything!’ If you’ve ever had that feeling, here are a couple of  ideas for getting started. Remember that writing words can easily be about play and enjoy yourself. NUMBER ONE: Pick a topic – any topic, the first thing […] - [Nick Inman’s Guide to Mystical France](https://christinemiller.co/nick-inmans-guide-to-mystical-france/): Nick Inman’s beautiful book about ‘Mystical France – Secrets, Mysteries, Ancient Sites’, published by Findhorn Press, £14.99, is an exciting and useful addition to any travel library. And it is a volume particularly pleasing to me given our recent purchase of a lovely 17th Century Manoir in South West France, a house and land which are also steeped in secrets and mystery to be unravelled. A well-known and accomplished travel writer who lives in France with his family, Nick has explored the country with a keen eye and intellect, evidenced by the comprehensive coverage of many sites – and sights […] - [Making Education Work](https://christinemiller.co/making-education-work/): Christine Miller  This post is inspired, or maybe provoked, by the recent press coverage of a new UK report called ‘Making Education Work’ which is calling for ‘A-Levels to be axed in favour of a new ‘Baccalaureate’ (Telegraph), and as the BBC declares: Education ‘fails to deliver skills for global success’.   The report has been put together by an independent 14-strong expert group including Sir Roy Anderson, former rector of Imperial College London, Sir Michael Rake, Chair of BT and head of the CBI (Confederation of British Industry) and Sir David Bell from Reading University. It was commissioned by […] - [The Rhythms of Life](https://christinemiller.co/3303/): Shamanic Sand Painting for Insights By Carl Greer Tides ebb and flow, seasons come and go, and the sun rises and sets. Nature teaches us about the rhythms and cycles of life. As a businessman, I’ve enjoyed successes and upturns in the business cycle. But I have also been forced by downturns in the business cycle to cut back my operations here and there and ponder new directions for my business. The same has been true in my life as well: The natural rhythms of life have caused me at times to be unable to effect changes and break through […] - [I’m Giving Up Nothing for Lent](https://christinemiller.co/i%e2%80%99m-giving-up-nothing-for-lent/): Rising from the ashes – still crazy after all these years? (with credit to Paul Simon)  I found this blog post from 5 years ago – interesting to reflect on how much has changed – writing this in France, in our dream home, for one thing – how much is the same – the actions I was choosing then I choose now, so perhaps they are perennials which keep life moving and us growing. And, yes, definitely still crazy, and delighted to be so. Ash Wednesday Yesterday was Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent for those who follow Christian […] - [Conversations with God](https://christinemiller.co/3318/): An Interview with Vassula Rydén, author of ‘Heaven is Real But So is Hell’ Christine Miller On her recent visit to London I had a long conversation with Vassula Rydén, Founder of ‘True Life in God Foundation’, who has been receiving and recording messages she believes are from God since 1985, when her life radically changed from carefree socialite, tennis player and diplomat’s wife, to that of scribe for spiritual messages to mankind. The publication of these messages has led to controversy and persecution for Vassula, encounters with the Church in Rome and sceptical Christians, and also to the building of a large followership […] - [Of Things Gone Astray - book review](https://christinemiller.co/of-things-gone-astray-book-review/):   ‘Of Things Gone Astray’ by Janina Matthewson is a quirky, engaging read, with an almost mystical, fairy tale quality, which cleverly links a diverse set of characters, events and objects with a subtlety that had me going back to check my previous understanding of the narratives. There are hints of past and future connections unfolding in the stories, and the characters, paradoxically, are depicted briefly, almost as sketches, yet with depth – quite an accomplished balancing act, to offer enough to satisfy without revealing too much too soon. ‘Of Things Gone Astray’ offers a glimpse of how people respond […] - [Mental Health Special: Seeing the Light Through Schizoaffective Disorder](https://christinemiller.co/mental-health-special-seeing-the-light-through-schizoaffective-disorder/): What happens when you can’t work out what’s real?   Today, I have the great pleasure of being the host on DAY 6 of the Virtual Blog Tour for Richard David Price, author of the brand new book Beating the Adversary: A True Story of Schizoaffective Disorder, officially released on 1st December, 2014.  On its début, it became Amazon’s #1 best-selling new release in ‘schizophrenia’. RICHARD DAVID PRICE was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder as a teenager, as a result of a childhood accident. Despite his difficult adolescence, he went on to complete a Master’s Degree in Business and has two […] - [Ode to our House](https://christinemiller.co/ode-to-our-house/): Reflecting on our moving, and after an enlightening conversation with the inspiring Christian Kyriacou, House Whisperer, (Christian and I met when we were both speakers at the Strarta Art Fair at the Saatchi Gallery last year) I was prompted to write this piece full of gratitude and love as a gift for the wonderful spaces which have nurtured our family for the past 31 years. Apparently, it is provoking tears in more than a few eyes… Love Christine - [Changing Times at the House in Ealing ](https://christinemiller.co/changing-times-at-the-house-in-ealing/):   We’ve lived in our house for 31 years now, and over those years we’ve transformed the house and our lives in many ways. The gorgeous garden was one of the main attractions to begin with. It still is a real joy. When we first moved in, the house was, frankly, a bit of a wreck. The ultimate fixer-upper. It had been used partially as a rooming house, and some rooms had been better looked after than others. Some had possibly been cleaned in the last 10 years. Others hadn’t. That was okay, we just lived upstairs in the best […] - [Tina Seskis - words from the heart](https://christinemiller.co/tina-seskis-words-from-the-heart/): Launch of Tina Seskis book Christine Miller It was an honour and a delight to finally meet Tina Seskis – best-selling author of the tautly engrossing psychological thriller ‘One Step Too Far’ – in person at the launch of the paperback version of her book, published by Michael Joseph. Apart from being a great writer, Tina is a very enterprising and able marketer. She initially self-published One Step Too Far in 2013, when I had the pleasure of being one of the first readers and reviewers through NetGalley. The link to that review is here. I was completely hooked right from the […] - [The Tao, Miracles and Reflections on Love ](https://christinemiller.co/the-tao-miracles-and-reflections-on-love/): Understanding and Reflection I’ve had a lot of experiences of Being Love, of practising Love, and holding Loving spaces as I’ve been deliberately researching Love for the past three years. It really seems though that my whole life has been a crucible for developing awareness and sensitivity, resilience and understanding of Love in its many ways of being present and expressed. As part of deepening and expanding my inner understanding of Love at Work whilst I prepare my ‘data’ for publication, I find myself exploring various texts, ancient and modern. At the moment I am contemplating the Tao Te Ching and […] - [Insights into Mental Health at Work ](https://christinemiller.co/insights-into-mental-health-at-work/): Why Mental Health Matters HR Conference I was delighted to attend the inaugural conference at Ortus, a new learning centre adjacent to the Institute of Psychiatry, Maudsley Hospital and King’s College London, in Camberwell, South London, on January 15th. The theme of the conference was ‘Why Mental Health Matters’; and if environment influences wellbeing (which we know it does) then the beautiful new Ortus building, opened in 2013, which houses Maudsley Learning and offers event space specially designed for learning experiences, is definitely a first class example of form and function. Specially designed with sustainability and environmental considerations in mind, the […] - [Christine Miller - The Love of Art Talk](https://christinemiller.co/christine-miller-the-love-of-art-talk/): The Love of Art & The Art of Love Christine Miller This is the unedited, uncut audio recording of a short talk I gave at the Strarta Art Exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea, London in October 2013. [jwplayer mediaid=”2949″] Some of the exhibited pieces mentioned in the talk:                               Hubble Telescope photographs of Cometary Knots and the Spitzer Nebula as mentioned  The images below show the Universe in creation – I was delighted by the similarity and resonance with Nicky Assmann’s work ‘Solaris’ shown […] - [Mandela - a leader of love](https://christinemiller.co/mandela-a-leader-of-love/): A Leader of Love Christine Miller The Mandela we know and love represents freedom, trust, integrity, a new era for South Africa, and inspiration for the rest of the world. We don’t doubt his struggles and suffering whilst imprisoned for 27 years on Robben Island, and that the tough times he overcame led to a better future for South Africa’s people and rippled out to affect us all. He was a world figure, a leader whose following loved him for his caring, his dedication and persistence, and for his evident love of mankind, of justice, equality and freedom. He did […] - [The Meaning of Meaning ](https://christinemiller.co/the-meaning-of-meaning/): So, what’s the meaning of Meaning? Free beer, abundant ideas, alternative solutions, changing the world of business in the 21st century  … and much more. There was a real buzz of excitement and possibility at the second Meaning Conference in Brighton last week. The venue (Brighton Dome) is very special, and with its inspiring architecture and its declared purpose of inspiring creativity and fostering the arts, provided a fertile backdrop for the range of top class speakers expressing their ideas with passion and power. True evidence of Love at Work, which gladdens my heart as ever. The Meaning Conference is […] - [Empathy and Compassion in Society Conference ](https://christinemiller.co/empathy-and-compassion-in-society-conference/): Christine Miller Those of you who know about my long-term research project into Love –  Love in the Boardroom and Love in Organisations via www.Loveworks.co  – will understand exactly why I was attracted to the ‘Empathy and Compassion in Society’ conference which took place in London’s South Bank on October 24th as  the subject matter fits perfectly with many aspects of my work in the field of human potential for ReSource magazine. This piece is a quick snapshot of the event; every part of the day was valuable, and all will be included in  fuller pieces to follow. There was […] - [Living Wholeheartedly - A Retreat for People Affected by Cancer ](https://christinemiller.co/living-wholeheartedly-a-retreat-for-people-affected-by-cancer/): Guest Post by Benn Abdy Collins Anyone whose life is affected by an incident or trauma has something in common with anyone else who’s going through the same thing. My mum had cancer. I saw what she went through and I wanted to both understand how that affected both her and me and, I wanted to make a difference in the lives of people affected by cancer. As a result, I’ve worked as a volunteer in a hospice and I’ve worked driving ambulance patients to and from cancer treatments. Now I help design and deliver inside-out activities, either as one-day […] - [Celebrating Poetry - And she brought me Snowdrops...](https://christinemiller.co/celebrating-national-poetry-day-and-she-brought-me-snowdrops/):   And she brought me Snowdrops… Sharp strands slicing, Stinging swallows: Tiny throat cut, No mercy. Crisp cold whiteness Thin flat sheets Hard steel Metal, framed. Voice silenced; No sound emits. No signal – No response. The vast space Echoes briskly Attendants bustle No relief. Trickle of tears, Lonely tracks Tracing patterns, Still, alone. Plucked from home, Separated, Before three springs, Untimely rift. Sudden sense, Familiar tone, Eternal smile, Soft arms enfold. And She, salvation, Maternal, golden, Of radiant warmth, Brought me snowdrops. © Christine Miller   This poem arose from seeing a film on the BBC’s ‘The Great British […] - [For the Love of Art](https://christinemiller.co/for-the-love-of-art/): Strarta: London’s Newest Art Fair It’s a real honour to be speaking at the inaugural Strarta Art Fair in the prestigious Saatchi Gallery in London’s Kings Road next week, and the topic of The Love of Art is, of course, particularly relevant and resonant with my research and writing for the Love at Work and Love in the Boardroom projects which currently fill my life and engage my attention. Developing material for this talk is a rather delicious experience, combining some of my favourite interests and passions, and sending me on colourful, poetic and richly rewarding journeys into imagination, creativity, […] - [Portraying Life - Manet, Bellows & Unexpected Joy ](https://christinemiller.co/portraying-life-manet-bellows-unexpected-joy/): Lunch on the Grass Manet, Bellows and the surprising pleasure of the unknown We were thrilled to attend a ‘friends and family’ private showing event at the Royal Academy of Arts in London last week.  It’s a superb building, Burlington House, close to Piccadilly Circus and Green Park, and the RA brings together some wonderful exhibitions. Manet (1832–1883) Somewhere along the line, many people will have heard of and seen French artist Édouard Manet’s famous painting ‘Le Dejeuner sur l’herbe’, or Luncheon on the Grass, even if you’re not an art afficionado. It’s a large oil painting which resides in […] - [Tom Evans' Soulwave - short, thought provoking read](https://christinemiller.co/tom-evans-soulwave-short-thought-provoking-read/):   A Short Novel With a Fast Pace and A Wake-up Call For Us All Christine Miller Soulwave is a short story about a possible fascinating future, which is designed to whet the appetite for Tom’s expanded and expanding visionary work in progress, and it certainly does just that. The self-contained story is well-researched, fantastical and compelling, woven through with hints of possible plot twists, and gives just enough hints about the characters to encourage anticipation of what is yet to come. And it just could be a future that is waiting to happen, hidden in plain view. Mind-opening and […] - [One Step Too Far - Tina Seskis Book Review](https://christinemiller.co/one-step-too-far-tina-seskis-book-review/):  See News of One Step Too Far Launch HERE A Truly Compelling Read Christine Miller  “The heat is like another person to push past as I make my way along the platform. I board the train although I don’t know whether I should, after all. I sit tense amongst the commuters, moving with the carriage and the crowds from my old life into my new one.” Tina Seskis’ forthcoming book absorbed me right from the beginning. Beautifully written and well-paced, it has an endearing, fascinating and realistic set of characters, many of whom we might recognize from our own lives, with a sense of […] - [A Very British Blog Tour ](https://christinemiller.co/a-very-british-blog-tour/): Welcome to A VERY BRITISH BLOG TOUR  – 2013 A collection of blogs, books and authors who are surprisingly very British Christine Miller invites you to take part in ‘A Very British Blog Tour’ by visiting and supporting the websites of authors involved in the tour and who are dedicated to turning out some of the finest books available in Britain today. Authors Paul Anthony and Clive Eaton invited me, together with a hand picked group of British authors, to take part in this great initiative. Each author named at the bottom of the page has asked been asked the same questions, but the answers will obviously all be […] - [Love Is - More than rosy moments](https://christinemiller.co/love-is-more-than-rosy-moments/): Love Is I was reflecting this morning that this is the first Valentine’s Day for three years that I haven’t been involved in some kind of poetry competition or promotion – 2010 and 2011, I was working with Hallmark Cards as a judge on a ‘Twittermantic’ project offering a prize for the best short romantic verse, with the winning words being turned into a card. Great fun and we attracted lots of entries both times. Last year, I was working with QVC, the shopping channel, as resident poet on a Love Letters campaign to help the British public write messages of love to their loved ones – I […] - [What Are The Top 5 Regrets of People Who Are Dying?](https://christinemiller.co/what-are-the-top-5-regrets-of-people-who-are-dying/):   I am in the middle of reading ‘The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying’. Published by Hay House in March 2012, this is a beautiful, powerful and moving book written by Australian musician Bronnie Ware, based on her varied life experiences, particularly those as a palliative care nurse. It really makes you think about the importance of living life to the full, being yourself, fully embracing all life’s lessons as blessings and not allowing others, or convention, or fear, to dictate what and who you can be. It appeals strongly to my dedication to the fulfilling of human potential, and I am […] - [Work as Play](https://christinemiller.co/work-as-play/): Work as Play – The Heart and Spirit of Business It seems that increasing numbers of us are looking for different ways to live in a more balanced and fulfilling way, so that we feel connected with our work. At the heart of this is the growing desire to have a sense of purpose and a yearning for meaning in how we spend our time and make our living. We want to feel the spirit of what we do – to be inspired. People who have been working in organisations for many years are now being asked to re-apply for their […] - [How to fail your way to success](https://christinemiller.co/how-to-fail-your-way-to-success/): How to fail your way to success – why it’s good to get it wrong… sometimes Failure, Fear, Feedback and Fascination In business, venture capitalists know that only a small percentage of the projects they invest in will make it financially, hence they have an ‘if you’re going to fail, fail fast’ mentality so they can move on and support the companies that are succeeding and thereby recoup their investment. The quicker you make mistakes and recover from them, changing what you do and how you do it, the more your chances of succeeding. In sales, collecting the ‘nos’ so you […] - [Four principles of living spiritually](https://christinemiller.co/four-principles-of-living-spiritually/): A friend sent me this today, and its simplicity resonated with me deeply – no new revelations, just reaffirmation of important things we can easily forget.    Four Principles of Spiritual Living The First Principle states: “Whomsoever you encounter is the right one” This means that no one comes into our life by chance. Everyone who is around us, anyone with whom we interact, represents something, whether to teach us something or to help us improve a current situation.  The Second Principle states: “Whatever happened is the only thing that could have happened” Nothing, absolutely nothing of that which we […] - [Magic, Creativity and Harry Potter ](https://christinemiller.co/magic-creativity-and-harry-potter/): The Making of the Harry Potter Films Not Your Usual Family Day Out! It was a very uplifting experience to visit the Harry Potter studio tour at Warner Bros, Leavesden in Hertfordshire this summer. Opened in 2012,  it is a pleasing demonstration of the talent and creativity present here in the UK, and a boost for British business and our very vibrant film industry. Who would have thought fifteen years ago, that J.K. Rowling’s initial volume of ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ would blossom into such a fertile and multi-faceted business! We were impressed by the sheer volume of props, models, costumes and sets on show, so I’ve included a few photographs […] - [How to cope with the stress of student life](https://christinemiller.co/how-to-cope-with-the-stress-of-student-life/):   How to cope with the stress of student life Dear Christine, My daughter has revised hard and is expected to achieve excellent A-level grades. But over the past few weeks she has become increasingly worried and anxious about going away to university and what may be expected of her. This is a time when she should be looking forward to her future but instead she is locking herself in her room and becoming very depressed. What can I do? I’m assuming this depression is an isolated condition for your daughter, not an ongoing problem. As a young adult, about to begin life away […] - [How to write a book proposal](https://christinemiller.co/how-to-write-a-book-proposal/):   Your Ultimate ReSource Guide 11 Key Tips For Writing A Successful Book Proposal  from Author & Editor Christine Miller MA FRSA   As a published author, an editor and publisher with over 8 years experience, and more than 25 years in business as a consultant and business owner, I am often asked about the best way to approach getting published. Of course, the publishing world is changing rapidly, and many writers are choosing to self-publish. However, whether your book is launched into the world via a publisher, or you decide to publish independently, it is still a very valuable exercise to set out your aims and intentions and do the […] - [Christine Miller - The Resourceful Entrepreneur's Guide](https://christinemiller.co/resourceful-entrepreneur-book-published/): ‘Resourceful Entrepreneurs Guide’: some great reviews “We’re All Entrepreneurs Now” says Marshall Goldsmith, Top 15 Leading Thinkers of the World, Multi-million bestselling author The world needs resourceful entrepreneurs. Global leaders from Presidents to Prime Ministers like the UK’s David Cameron tell us so. They are depending on vibrant business to revive the economy. That’s why this practical, comprehensive book has been created especially for entrepreneurs and all those interested in success at work. With a Foreword by the UK’s business guru René Carayol, it offers insights from a wide range of leaders including Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, creator […] - [An Audience with HH the Dalai Lama](https://christinemiller.co/an-audience-with-hh-the-dalai-lama/): Compassion, Truth and Optimism – Talking our way to a better world Spending five days in the company of His Holiness the Dalai Lama was inevitably going to be a major event in my life, and the prospect of meeting him personally was a source of anticipation and excitement. Security concerns surrounded His Holiness throughout his visit to the UK, intensified by the events of March 10th in Tibet; there were daily demonstrations outside the Nottingham venue with much chanting, placards and a strong police presence. This led the Office of Tibet to modify the protocol for his visit, and private interviews were very limited, so I was thrilled and honoured to be included in a small press gathering, to be able shake his hand, ask direct questions and be in close company with him for almost an hour. - [For Fathers](https://christinemiller.co/for-fathers/): In February 2012 I was invited by the shopping channel QVC UK to be their resident poet and take part in a ‘Love Letters’ project to encourage people to write romantic, appreciative  verses and letters to their loved ones, expressing gratitude for their presence and the joy they bring to life. It was a wonderful experience, producing over 100 poems in two days, and this one written for a much-adored father seems very fitting for Father’s Day today, June 17th 2012. With Love and Appreciation to all fathers, everywhere. For Fathers Full of love, Strong, courageous, A father’s wisdom, Treasured; Your lifetime gift, A priceless gem, Enduring. […] - [How to achieve better social media presence ](https://christinemiller.co/solving-your-digital-identity-crisis/): How to Manage Your Social Media Presence for Better Business Results Solving your digital identity crisis….   The speed with which new social networks and media keep popping up is enough to make your head spin and your thoughts reel, and if you’re anything like me, as a passionate people person, you join these new entities out of curiosity and the wish to stay ahead and be connected. Fill in the profile, have a look around and then … well, most of them languish unattended, and even remembering where you have a presence let alone the passwords and user names […] - [Getting a really raw deal....](https://christinemiller.co/getting-a-really-raw-deal/): ….and loving it! The Raw Food Revolution – My Experience Last year after a long illness which depleted my immune system and left me tired and lethargic,  I decided to dramatically improve my health and fitness. Knowing I wanted a radical way of doing so I chose to follow a raw eating programme.  Quite a few people I spoke to were worried that I was going to be consuming raw meat, existing on sticks of celery and wondered how I’d manage. It was finding a book called Spiritual Nutrition by Gabriel Cousens that triggered me into taking action, and from […] - [Expanding Awareness: True Potential with Gaetano Vivo ](https://christinemiller.co/expanding-awareness-true-potential-with-gaetano-vivo/): Expanding Awareness: True Potential with Gaetano Vivo Today I have the great pleasure of being the host on Day 1 of the Virtual Blog Tour of author Gaetano Vivo whose book ‘Messages from the Angels of Transparency: Powerful Words from Gentle Souls’ launches on Amazon on Tuesday March 20, 2012. Italian born, Gaetano Vivo is one of Europe’s most experienced and sought-after Reiki Masters, practicing in the UK, the US and Italy. He is a member of the Complementary Medical Association of Great Britain, the International Council of Holistic Therapies, the International Association of Reiki Professionals and the Noetic Association […] - [Responsible Reporting, Open Journalism](https://christinemiller.co/responsible-reporting-open-journalism/): This recent advert from the Guardian in the UK is brilliant and thought provoking. Based on a modern day interpretation of the 'Three Little Pigs', it demonstrates how perspective, opinion, bias, assumptions creep in to distort the 'story', and how an (apparently) simple children's tale can be interpreted from so many different angles, with lots of huffing and puffing. Great job and so relevant. [jwplayer mediaid=”1705″] - [How to be Happy ](https://christinemiller.co/how-to-be-happy/) - [Meditation and Longevity ](https://christinemiller.co/meditation-and-longevity/): My dear friend Dadi Janki of the World Spiritual University speaks about increasing your life span through peace, love and meditation.  She recently celebrated her 96th birthday, and danced on the stage at her party…she is an inspiration to us all.  I've been lucky enough to spend time on retreat with her, and to have interviewed her several times.  You can see a report I wrote about her for Inner Wave HERE.  [jwplayer mediaid=”1667″]   - [New View of The Dragon in 2012](https://christinemiller.co/new-view-of-the-dragon-in-2012/):   Originally written as a story and metaphor for a young client, this was first published in my poetry book, ‘Secret Garden of the Soul’, here recreated and revised for 2012,  the Year of the Water Dragon.   Happy Chinese New Year…   - [7 Graces of Marketing - Lynn Serafinn](https://christinemiller.co/lynn-serafinn/): TODAY: The 7 Graces of Marketing by Lynn Serafinn New book asks: Can we heal humanity and the planet by changing the way we sell? The 7 Graces of Marketing (paperback and Kindle) is available from Dec 13th at http://the7gracesofmarketing.com/book    Today is the official book launch of the brand new book The 7 Graces of Marketing: how to heal humanity and the planet by changing the way we sell by my friend and colleague, Lynn Serafinn. I wanted to share this news with you, because this book truly stands out as a title many are calling “ahead of its […] - [Lunar Eclipse Live Coverage ](https://christinemiller.co/lunar-eclipse-live-coverage/): Live coverage of the Lunar Eclipse from telescopes stationed in Hawaii, Australia and Asia. Courtesy of the SLOOH Space Camera www.Slooh.com - [The perfect children's Christmas gift with BONUS gifts for YOU!](https://christinemiller.co/the-perfect-childrens-christmas-gift-with-bonus-gifts-for-you/):   GREAT NEWS! OFFER EXTENDED FOR THE WEEKEND ONLY As a reader of our blog, we love to inform you of great products and services for parents … well we have a great offer which is ONLY valid for UNTIL 11/12/11! If you are looking for the perfect Christmas gift for your child that doesn't cost the earth, then please click on the link below to discover a gift that not only will keep children amused for hours, but will also help increase their confidence and social skills! There is also a SPECIAL REWARD waiting just for YOU when you […] - [11/11/11](https://christinemiller.co/111111/):   Stewart Pearce writes about the possibilities and meaning of the special date 11.11.11 A massive AWAKENING in humankind is occurring. This pivots on a point in November 2011 that we will remember as a unique day, a crucible of creative communion. This day signifies when millions of people all around the world, are destined to think one dignified thought, to feel one gracious feeling, to breathe one rarified breath, and to feel one super-coherent heart beat: it will a UNITY OF HUMAN CONSCIOUSNESS. The consequence of this day will precipitate a quantum leap for humanity, when major global paradigms […] - [Women in Business Superconference 2011](https://christinemiller.co/women-in-business-superconference-2011/): Women in Business Superconference 2011 Friday, 11 November 2011, Strand Palace Hotel, WC2  London   Discover How to Create the Career Path that’s Right for YOU Learn How to Master the Unwritten Rules to achieve a rewarding & fulfilling career   No matter how many years you have been working in the corporate environment, this action-packed one-day Superconference will take you through all the unwritten rules that will forever change your approach to business. On the day, you will learn what you MUST DO and HOW to do it! √   Get clear on how business really works, why it works and how you can position yourself […] - [The Goddess Paradigm - beauty, peace and transformation](https://christinemiller.co/the-goddess-paradigm-beauty-peace-and-transformation/): Knowing you just have to be somewhere Last weekend I was invited to a workshop which gave me a big calendar challenge, in that I was already booked for other activities, and initially I declined. But the event kept nibbling away in my mind, that little voice got louder and the whisper became a shout – and I knew I just had to go. So I re-arranged and went off to London’s Docklands to the Orassy Kendron at Westferry. Partially it was the thought of spending time with Romio Shrestha, who is an artist of extraordinary talent. He has a fascinating history […] - [Millions of tiny diamonds discovered in candle flame ](https://christinemiller.co/millions-of-tiny-diamonds-discovered-in-candle-flame/):   Diamonds dancing in a candle flame  Discovery could revolutionise the way we produce diamonds Changes the way we look at candle flames forever The magic and romance of candlelight, the way candles bring a sparkle to our lives, might be finding some scientific explanation according to recent research. Throwing a little light on candles, and why they fascinate us so much, a report from Professor Wuzong Zhou of St Andrew’s University, Scotland, published in Chemical Communications Journal reveals that an astonishing 1.5 million tiny diamond nanoparticles are created in a candle flame every second it burns.   Zhou created […] - [A Mote of Dust Suspended in a Sunbeam...](https://christinemiller.co/a-mote-of-dust-suspended-in-a-sunbeam/):  BIGGER PICTURE I'm prompted, even provoked, today by the horror and human helplessness in the face of what's happening in Japan and the Pacific. In spite of being probably the best prepared country in the world for such events, there's little or nothing that can be done about the repercussions.  It's easy to get wrapped up in the mundanities of life, fretting about details in the moment. Then something massive comes along and refocuses the attention in a much bigger arena and we realise what minute specks we are. This photo of the earth as a pale blue dot, taken […] - [Loving East London?](https://christinemiller.co/loving-east-london/):         Until I met Alison White a couple of weeks ago at an Olympic Legacy reception at the House of Commons, I associated ‘Elba’ with the Italian island famous for Napoleon’s first exile and the somewhat hackneyed palindrome attributed to him from that time – “Able was I ere I saw Elba…” Not That ELBA ELBA, however, is a completely different thing – the East London Business Alliance – which is dedicated to creating possibilities in East London.  I suppose they could be described as an island of opportunities where plans are hatched and put into action, […] - [Valentine's Twittermantic with Hallmark ](https://christinemiller.co/valentines-twittermantic-with-hallmark/): Hallmark Romantic Verse Competition Returns for Valentine's 2011 LONDON, England, January 19, 2011  – UK Wide Search for the Best Twittermantic – Winner Receives a Luxury Romantic Break Away After the huge success of last year's Twittermantic competition, which saw more than 600 entries, author and poet Christine Miller, Founder of ReSource, a global intelligence provider in the business and personal development field,  has again agreed to act as a judge.  Hallmark Cards is again giving the UK's wannabe Shakespeares the chance to show off their poetic side in a national creative writing contest, launching today. But in the true […] - [How to have better relationships with your teenagers](https://christinemiller.co/1022/):   Resourceful Little Treasures © Christine Miller In recent years there has been an upsurge of interest and concern in relation to children’s emotional and mental health. Media stories about bullying in schools, excluded children, disaffected youths creating mayhem in their communities, concerns about child pornography and the safety of the internet – all have been presented in the nation’s living rooms, and whether we judge the publicity good or bad, it is now important to recognise that the well being of our children is of widespread interest and concern. Some years ago, a government report, “Promoting Children’s Mental Health […] - [Masques & Roles](https://christinemiller.co/13/): By Popular Demand: Flourish Through Challenging Times Christine Miller's Celebrated 'Masques & Roles' Workshop… Are you Living your own Life? Or Following a Life you inherited? In these troubled times, as much of what has traditionally been upheld as important starts to fall away, many of us are questioning ourselves about what is really important in life. There can be no question that knowing ourselves and recognising our strengths is crucial to our progress. Until we look within, and find the means to self-leadership, love and awareness, we cannot deal honestly and with integrity with the outer world. In this […] - [How to Build Your Self Esteem](https://christinemiller.co/self-esteem/): Building Your Self Esteem “Dear Christine, Progress in my life has been dogged by very low self esteem – always as a child put down by my mother and lately by my husband. Do I have to go through life like this? Help!” PJ, London, UK   Dear PJ, First of all, I’d like to commend you for writing to ask for help. That’s an excellent step towards taking charge of your life now, and becoming more confident in asking for your needs to be met.  Also, acknowledging that sometimes you feel less good about yourself is another healthy step […] - [How to Overcome Depression](https://christinemiller.co/depression/): Overcoming Depression “Dear Christine, I saw a special about Terry Bradshaw who has depression and I read a book by William Styron on his depression. This morning I felt like I could not bear to work today.  I did and feel fine now but it is a common thing for me. I don’t want to take pills but I will try it.  I would like to know if there is something I can do to avoid this incapacitating reticence to do anything.” BG, Canton, TX, USA Dear BG, First of all, BG, I’m assuming that you have checked with your doctor […] - [How to Develop Motivation & Zest for Life](https://christinemiller.co/motivation-zest-for-life/): Developing Motivation & Zest for Life “Dear Christine, I have read several self help books. Tried several techniques. On many occasions have attempted to start a journal, hoping to work on goals, self esteem and prosperity creation. However good a start I make I find it so difficult to keep motivated, my self doubt creeps in. Being motivated and having enthusiasm for things in life has been a great problem for me since the loss of both my parents and my partner over a period of eight months. Any advice on how I can regain my zest and love for life? I […] - [Workshops, Training & Talks](https://christinemiller.co/109/):   An accomplished, informative and entertaining public speaker, Christine has delivered over 500 workshops and talks to international audiences ranging from 20 to 2,000, on a range of topics within the personal and business growth subject area including:   The Changing Landscape of Conscious Leadership Empathy, Caring & Compassion in Organisations Love at Work – the impact on performance and profit Leading with Meaning and Purpose  – why Love counts  Values Based Leadership The Stakeholder Model of Employee Engagement  Courageous Leadership for Successful Organisations Leadership for Inclusive Capitalism  The Power of Love in the Boardroom The Hidden Language of Leadership How to Develop […] - [News, Events, Services](https://christinemiller.co/hello-world/): Poetry is one of my great passions in life, and having my first volume published was a time of great excitement. I offer personal and spiritual growth workshops based on the learnings and experiences I write about in my poems. They are great fun, very inspiring and usually sell out very quickly. Find out more about them by visiting Masques and Roles.  Based on my wide and deep experiences in business and life, there are a number of other workshops, playshops and seminars available, including a recently added programme 'The Resourceful Candidate' which is designed to transform your career by making […] - [What to read at a wedding?](https://christinemiller.co/what-to-read-at-a-wedding/): I’m often asked by people who’ve been asked to read at wedding services if I can recommend a poem or recitation that isn’t uber-sweet and syrupy or hackneyed. The wonderful, vivacious Lady Val Corbett, Director of the brilliant  ‘Hoxton Apprentice‘ social enterprise, and networker extraordinaire, sent me this reading which was part of the service at  her daughter’s recent wedding…such beautiful words, truly moving and apposite. I have been a long time fan of Robert Fulghum’s  “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten” which I regularly display on the wall in my seminars and workshops, and had […] - [The Importance of a Good Author Interview](https://christinemiller.co/the-importance-of-a-good-author-interview-2/): I recently had such great fun talking to my good friend Tom Evans, aka The Bookwright. The topic was his two latest books, Flavours of Thought and The Art & Science of Lightbulb Moments.  Tom wants to have quality video footage to help promote his books, and also to have the experience of being drawn out on his subjects. That’s something I really love to do, and after so many years of having conversations with authors I’ve developed some expertise which gets really excellent results. My vast experience of personal and business growth and development and the fact that I’ve […] - [Wordpower: How Headlines Impact Our Perceptions](https://christinemiller.co/how-headlines-impact-our-perceptions/): Wordpower….Look at these headlines from a story which emerged in the London free newspapers on (October 15th 2010) about an unfortunate person who has had an accident…. Number 1: The morning story from Joel Taylor in the London Metro: When I saw this story, the word ‘drinker’ jumped out at me and I commented to a colleague that, in my opinion, it gave the wrong impression, conjuring up a picture of someone who has consumed a lot of alcohol or is even drunk. With the current tendency to blame drinkers (i.e.people who’ve consumed alcohol)  for accidents which befall them, this […] - [10/10/10 words](https://christinemiller.co/101010-words/): I was prompted by the unique significance of the date on Sunday 10th October 2010  to write some words – and set myself a light hearted challenge to only use words containing the word 'ten'…here's the result: Tender Words Listen, attend: Countenance Brightened, Heartened, Lightened. Tension softened, Sentences sweetened. Tendrils extending, Tenacious, Glistening, Stencilling Molten intensities, Insistent, persistent, Smitten. Potent portent, Hastening Enlightenment. Penitent, chastened, Quietening. Contentment, Tentatively tendered. WITH LOVE. ©Christine Miller 10/10/10     - [More to think about...](https://christinemiller.co/more-to-think-about/): …following on from yesterday’s post ‘Something to Think About’, which led to a comment from a Jackie Evancho fanpage – Wow! this girl is an amazing talent – and such a beautiful surprise – as she says elsewhere, great things come in small packages. Her passion for singing radiates, and her obvious delight in performing and having the oppportunity to enjoy what she loves really shines through. It may be old hat for some people, but it’s the first time I have encountered her, and I just love what I see and hear, and the feeling she inspires. How many […] - [Something To Think About . .](https://christinemiller.co/something-to-think-about/): A colleague sent me this today, which made me think about what we miss by rushing through life without pausing, noticing and appreciating things that in other circumstances and environments we would love and value. THE SITUATION In Washington , DC , at a Metro Station, on a cold January morning in 2007, this man with a violin played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time, approximately 2,000 people went through the station, most of them on their way to work. After about 3 minutes, a middle-aged man noticed that there was a musician playing. He slowed […] - [People Politics over Party Politics](https://christinemiller.co/people-politics-over-party-politics/): People above Party Having just watched the first press conference of our new coalition government I have to say I was impressed. Cameron and Clegg came across as composed, mature and collegial. I know it is early days, but it's as if they've had an epiphany and seen a mutual vision of a cooperative future, one where being combative and point scoring isn't going to get them anywhere.  A future where the people matter more than the political parties.  In the sunny garden of Number 10 Downing Street, there were even birds singing – hopefully auguring well for an attuned […] - [Magical effects of sunlight](https://christinemiller.co/magical-effects-of-sunlight/): In my garden the other evening we noticed and loved this amazing effect so, inspired, I captured the scene;  it was a beautiful dry evening, no rain or moisture on the tree, purely the effects of the sunset rays transforming the tree so it looks as if it is full of golden lights against the evening sky – the ultimate natural resource. Magical, entrancing,  couldn’t stop gazing at its splendour of light. - [The camera never lies...](https://christinemiller.co/the-camera-never-lies/): Or does it? This picture was taken directly above the camels in the desert at sunset. It is considered one of the best pictures of its year. The camels are the whitish flecks. The black camel shapes are the shadows! (with thanks to Emmanuel Elliott for sending this through) So I’m prompted here to wonder about how we see and interpret things, and the meaning we make from them – the shadows in this photograph are bigger, bolder, capture the attention and look as if they represent reality, as if they are the camels. Then we discover that the real […] - [Votes from a Small Island](https://christinemiller.co/votes-from-a-small-island/): The Public Debates Three men stand together, facing not only unrelenting lights and cameras, but also an uncompromising (yet apparently unconvinced) electorate on national television, and a select studio audience primed with unknown awkward questions.  Each man is hopeful, yet desperate; passionate in his way, yet somehow desolate; committed to leading a nation and its people to better times, wanting and needing to be trusted. They are reminiscent in some ways of Moses leading his people to the Promised Land; and if chosen, face a task of similar proportions, given Great Britain’s current financial predicament. So can we determine who […] - [How to Increase Your Business Success with Mind Maps - Tony Buzan](https://christinemiller.co/how-to-increase-your-business-success-with-mind-maps-tony-buzan/): Mind Maps for Business We’ve used Mind Maps at ReSource since the very beginning – our first edition contained a hand drawn map of the contents, and Tony Buzan has been a regular contributor covering areas from business to creativity and poetry.  In a brief preliminary interview for an upcoming  ReSource feature, I asked Mind Maps® inventor Tony Buzan about his latest book, ‘Mind Maps for Business’, written with Chris Griffiths,   CEO of Think Buzan. “Tony, what’s different about this book ‘Mind Maps for Business’? What differentiates it from ‘Mind Maps at Work’, for example?” “There is a comprehensive difference […] - [Doing Well by Doing Good](https://christinemiller.co/doing-well-by-doing-good/): Social Enterprise, sustainability,  and triple bottom line business have been a major focus for ReSource over recent years; we believe that personal and business growth and development go hand in hand – and we’ve been inspired and motivated by Muhammud Yunus and his Grameen Bank example, an enterprise which won Yunus the Nobel Peace Prize; by Lord Andrew Mawson who has been described as ‘Britain’s Social Entrepreneur’ – his groundbreaking Bromley-by-Bow Centre in one of London’s most deprived areas has transformed many lives and been a beacon for better ways of creating cohesive communities; and dedicated people such as Carole […] - [Happy Chinese New Year](https://christinemiller.co/happy-chinese-new-year/): We at ReSource were thrilled to be able to visit India, and one of the highlights was our tour of Rajasthan: an amazing place of contrasts (like the whole of India!) where we were privileged to be able to go on a tiger safari. The entire three weeks we spent in India was a source of inspiration and joy – the sub continent has an uncanny ability to draw you out and encourage your personal growth! About Ranthambore National Park Once we knew we were going to India in Autumn 2008, we started to look for the most enriching experiences […] - [Poetry triumphs](https://christinemiller.co/poetry-triumphs/): Christopher Reid’s Costa Book Awards winning collection of poems arrived today –  ‘A Scattering’. The surprise winner of the important £30,000 literary prize, and only the fourth poet to achieve the accolade, Reid joins the ranks of Ted Hughes, Douglas Dunn and Seamus Heaney. The choice was supported by ‘a substantial majority’ of the judges, according to novelist Josephine Hart, chair of the judging panel. It seems a fitting further tribute to Christopher Reid’s stunningly beautiful tribute to his wife Lucinda Gane, who died in October 2005. Christopher Reid has described this poetry as his way of surviving Lucinda’s final […] - [Why paying people more doesn't always get best results](https://christinemiller.co/its-not-just-about-the-money/): What DRIVES You? Dan Pink reveals it’s not what you might think I met up last night with New York Times best selling author Dan Pink, whose latest book, Drive launched this week in London, published by Canongate. Dan is always a real treat to watch and listen to, and his talk at the RSA (www.thersa.org) on January 27th was no exception. Author of Free Agent Nation and  Whole New Mind, and dedicated to exploring new business paradigms, Dan now turns his attention to what motivates us, and exposes 40 years of research from top academic institutions that reveals some […] - [Guide to Writing Short Poems](https://christinemiller.co/guide-to-writing-short-poems/): Following on from yesterday’s post about my judging  the Twitter Valentine’s poetry competition hosted by Hallmark, I’m delighted to announce that my special 6 page guide to writing short poems is now ready – it’s packed with great tips and will tell you how some famous poets (including the Poet Laureate, Carol Ann Duffy) compose their works!  This guide is valued at £7.50, but it’s yours for free as a Valentine’s Special. Leave a message here requesting a copy or send an email to poetryguide@googlemail.com giving me your full name and the email to which you want the guide sent. […] - [Valentine's Poetry Twitter Competition](https://christinemiller.co/valentines-poetry-twitter-competition/): Valentine’s Fun & Romance on Twitter Hallmark Cards are running a great competition, of which I’m really delighted to be a judge,  where you can win a £500 holiday – simply by composing a 140 character Valentine’s message – your verse can be any style you like – funny,witty,  romantic, serious, light-hearted….whatever best captures the thoughts and sentiments you want to express to your Valentine. You can find out more here:  Hallmark Get your entry in by January 29th for a chance to win a £500 holiday for two in a romantic cottage….. Shortly, I’ll be posting some tips on […] - [Being Inspired](https://christinemiller.co/being-inspired/): Finding Inspiration Lyme is a favourite seaside resort which is famous for its Heritage Coast rich in fossils dating back to the Jurassic period. It’s a quaintly attractive town with many artists and writers, wonderful walks and scenery and the world famous Cobb harbour is a major draw – “not just for its visual splendour and its magnificent naval architecture, but also for its connections with great literature. Indeed people come from all over the world to see the steps where Louisa Musgrove fell in Jane Austen’s Persuasion; or to see where Meryl Streep stood, looking forlornly out to sea, in […] - [New ReSource hot off the press](https://christinemiller.co/new-resource-hot-off-the-press/): It’s been a busy few weeks getting this edition of ReSource off to print, and there are some really great interviews and articles which I’ve really enjoyed preparing. I also relished designing the fresh summer cover – Some snippets ‘Generation Y’ has featured  strongly, it wasn’t an intentional thing, simply that it was topical amongst the people I was speaking to. Generalisation about any group is not ideal, and can be dangerous, and we acknowlede that there are always exceptions, yet Don Tapscott, Marshall Goldsmith, Kate Sweetman and Marcus Buckingham are all talking about the differences between this group of […] - [Video - Life Blessings for You](https://christinemiller.co/video-life-blessings-for-you/): Come and meditate and relax for a while….   Nourishment for Your Soul words, pictures and music to inspire, soothe and delight     - [Do you value what's right under your nose?](https://christinemiller.co/do-you-value-whats-right-under-your-nose/): The Present Right now, we’re very much heads down getting ReSource ready for press, so I’m deeply engrossed in putting all the personal and business development articles together, honing  with images and fine tuning. Like most people, that can mean I don’t take time to look up from the screen and take in what’s around me to see what’s happening (following on from yesterday’s post, even what’s changing,  evolving or transforming…!) We can tend to take things (and people) for granted, and not notice how much they contribute to making our lives a more joyful, beautiful or easy place to […] - [Change, Evolution and Transformation](https://christinemiller.co/change-evolution-and-transformation/):   Preference or difference? The recent post about ‘the robin who thinks he’s a humming bird’ talks about the rate of evolution speeding up, and the need to be highly adaptable in a fast paced world. In conversation last week with a friend about personal growth and development, he mentioned that he prefers the word ‘evolution’ to that of ‘change’. His rationale is that ‘change’ creates fear in people. As creatures of habit, most people prefer things to stay the same and worry that change must mean something uncomfortable. It prompted me to think about the terms we use and […] - [Five Tips for Living in Peace with Your Teens](https://christinemiller.co/five-tips-for-living-in-peace-with-your-teens/): How to be a calm, sane parent and help your teenagers grow resilient   Listen – very carefully. Difficult and scary as it may be, try to give your teens a place where they can express their thoughts and needs. Their world is different; be eager to understand and be curious about it and don’t condemn, judge or assume. If you want to make a comment, use their own words back to them – e.g. ‘So let me check I’m understanding you, what you’re saying is….’ (that’s why it’s listen very carefully…) They won’t argue with their own stuff…well, not […] - [The robin who thinks he's a humming bird](https://christinemiller.co/the-robin-who-thinks-hes-a-humming-bird/): …..and other acrobatic antics in the garden Picture the scene – it’s late spring, and outside my window, hanging on the end of a cane attached to the roof of the conservatory is a bird feeder.  It’s that type of solid pudding or cake, meant for small birds such a great tits and blue tits, who have been feeding there since winter. The rather Heath Robinson means of suspension is somewhat complex in order to deter the ever present voracious squirrels who were so desperate to reach it they even attempted to scale the slippery glazing bars surrounding the windows. […] - [Teens, Troubles and Treasures](https://christinemiller.co/teens-troubles-treasures/): A friend, Wealth Coach Nicola Cairncross, posted on Twitter yesterday that she wanted to talk to someone about the experience of living with and bringing up young teens, which prompted me to revisit this short article I wrote almost five years ago.  It seems to be a time when this aspect of my work with children and young people  is in the spotlight, I was interviewed as an expert for a book on coaching the other week – is somebody trying to tell me something? Resourceful Little Treasures In my role as a coach, mentor and counsellor I work mainly […] - [Enjoying Rapture](https://christinemiller.co/enjoying-rapture/): With  Scottish poet  Carol Ann Duffy appointed the first female Poet Laureate, it’s a step forward for beautiful, accessible, understandable poetry that appeals to a wide audience.  That doesn’t mean Duffy’s poems are not exquisite, well constructed, masterly – simply that they are identifiable as expressions of universal experiences. Duffy wrote poems from a very early age, and attributes some of her success to the support she had from her mother who was herself a compelling storyteller, and teachers who encouraged her work to the point of typing up her early poems and posting them on the classroom wall. One […] - [Everybody must blog.......](https://christinemiller.co/everbody-must-blog/): …..Blogging is learning  – it refines your analytic skills,  your writing skills… and keeps you abreast of what’s happening in the world. What’s more,  it’s de rigueur in one corporation, NGenera,  headed by Wikinomics author, Don Tapscott…….. In my early morning London interview with Don,  his most recent publication, Grown Up Digital, was up for discussion and we talked about the need for a different method of talent management, what’s happening in business education and how to engage the variously named ‘generation Y’ – the net generation, the Millenials, or the young people aged between 16 and 31, now entering […] - [Peace Amidst Turmoil - an Inner Innisfree](https://christinemiller.co/peace-amidst-turmoil-an-inner-innisfree/): A new friend, Steven Earle, sent me a couple of his poems the other day, he's a really interesting guy who I'm learning about and I appreciate his writing. One of the poems, called 'The Sea' reminded me a little of a W.B. Yeats favourite 'The Lake Isle of Innisfree'.  Steven's poem is about a soulful returning to what he knows, to peace and a kind of innocence, a theme shared with 'Innisfree'. It's one of Yeats' earlier poems and as such, the critics don't rate it as a work of real literary merit, yet it is beloved of the […] - [Joys of Spring....](https://christinemiller.co/122/): The Joys of Spring? ## Pages - [Privacy](https://christinemiller.co/contact/privacy/): Who we are This is a data protection statement and privacy policy for Christine Miller. Our website address is: https://www.christinemiller.co The data controller is Christine Miller and she is responsible for the data that is collected through the website and the business. This policy helps explain what data we collect, how we use any personal data that we might collect and how you can update, manage and delete your own data. Data Protection Principles Your personal data is precious and if you give it to us you have entrusted us to look after it. We abide by the following principles: […] - [Meet Christine](https://christinemiller.co/about/meet-christine/): Christine is a psychologist, executive coach, mentor, speaker, published author and poet. In a varied and successful 25-year career in research and consulting across diverse sectors, she now conducts leadership and organisational transformations. As a coach she seeks to release untapped potential in her clients. Christine is able to adapt to different environments and issues quickly, where she is known for her ethical approach, her empathy, her stimulating and thought-provoking method of questioning, and for her ability to put people at ease. - [Contact](https://christinemiller.co/contact/) - [Cookie Policy](https://christinemiller.co/cookie-policy/): This site uses cookies – small text files that are placed on your machine to help the site provide a better user experience. In general, cookies are used to retain user preferences, store information for things like shopping carts, and provide anonymised tracking data to third party applications like Google Analytics. As a rule, cookies will make your browsing experience better. However, you may prefer to disable cookies on this site and on others. The most effective way to do this is to disable cookies in your browser. We suggest consulting the Help section of your browser or taking a […] - [Publications](https://christinemiller.co/about/publications/): The Economist Guide to Coaching & Mentoring Case Study Christine Miller                  Secret Garden of the Soul – Poems to Move, Hearts, Souls & Minds  See also SoulPoet for a selection of Christine’s poetry               The Resourceful Entrepreneur’s Guide to Business Find more valuable business information at Resourceful Entrepreneur                 A Passage through India  Article from Christine’s travels through India          A Call to the Spirit of the Wise Elder Christine Miller             […] - [Media Images](https://christinemiller.co/about/media-images/): DOWNLOAD IMAGE HERE DOWNLOAD IMAGE HERE                                  - [Resourceful Writing Masterclass](https://christinemiller.co/events/resourceful-writing-masterclass/): Resourceful Writing – release your inner writer How to grow yourself, your business or your practice through resourceful writing A Unique Masterclass helping you connect to your natural writing abilities, creating an environment for you to really flow creatively and produce powerful expressions easily – in shorter spaces of time. Just Imagine … … if you could access an inspired state of mind where your ideas, and the words to express them, simply flowed …   Think how great it would be if you could sit down for just 20 minutes and turn out an excellent piece of writing, like […] - [SunZu Twitter Messages ](https://christinemiller.co/resourceful-entrepreneur/sunzu-twitter-messages/):   SunZu Launch Tweets - [Contact Christine](https://christinemiller.co/about/contact/): Contact Christine Miller - [A Very British Blog Tour 2013](https://christinemiller.co/a-very-british-blog-tour-2013/): Welcome to A VERY BRITISH BLOG TOUR  – 2013 A collection of blogs, books and authors who are surprisingly very British Christine Miller invites you to take part in ‘A Very British Blog Tour’ by visiting and supporting the websites of authors involved in the tour and who are dedicated to turning out some of the finest books available in Britain today. Authors Paul Anthony and Clive Eaton invited me, together with a hand picked group of British authors, to take part in this great initiative. Each author named at the bottom of the page has asked been asked the same questions, but the answers will obviously all be […] - [LoveWorks](https://christinemiller.co/love-works/): “Someday after mastering winds, waves, tides and gravity, we shall harness the energies of LOVE, and then, for the second time in the history of the world, man will discover fire.” Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, (May 1, 1881 – April 10, 1955) French philosopher and Jesuit priest, paleontologist and geologist who took part in the discovery of both Piltdown Man and Peking Man. Exploring and encouraging paradigm shifts in organisations to bring caring, compassion and Love to Work in a collaborative environment primed for success. Dedicated to the Universality of Love, to higher consciousness, to the rediscovery of connectedness and oneness, and to raising awareness on a global scale.  […] - [Testimonials](https://christinemiller.co/resourceful-state/testimonials/): What People Say About Christine Miller “Your questions provoke many new thoughts and creative ideas, you are an ‘agent provocateur’, and in our conversations you are able to reach parts no-one else does.” Tony Buzan, Multi-million bestselling author of over 90 books, speaker and inventor of Mind Maps,  the world’s foremost expert on thinking visually, and a leading lecturer on the brain and learning. I spent an inspiring afternoon with Christine, and her magic for me is that her guidance appears effortless – to the point I felt that I was coming up with all these wonderful visions on my […] - [Christine Miller Coaching and Mentoring](https://christinemiller.co/resourceful-state/coaching/): Resourceful Coaching & Mentoring with Christine Miller MA FRSA With a varied and successful career across a variety of roles and sectors over 25 years, Christine Miller focuses mainly on developing leadership, personal growth and untapped potential in others. A coach and mentor for twenty years, Christine has trained extensively through various disciplines in human potential, coaching, leadership development and psychology, including Solutions Focused, Transpersonal, NLP and Person-centred, ultimately developing her own Resourceful Intelligence (RQ) methodology and programmes through a two year Masters degree in Psychology which was awarded a distinction. This variety and rigour means she can offer a […] - [Your Account](https://christinemiller.co/products-page/your-account/): [userlog] - [Transaction Results](https://christinemiller.co/products-page/transaction-results/): [transactionresults] - [Checkout](https://christinemiller.co/products-page/checkout/): [shoppingcart] - [Events](https://christinemiller.co/events/):   Masques and Roles The Resourceful Candidate - [Resourceful State](https://christinemiller.co/resourceful-state/): Welcome to the Resourceful State! Just imagine… having the ability to access an empowering state of mind to call on whenever you wish, when you are under pressure, experiencing emotional challenges or considering life-changing decisions The Resourceful State offers an innovative approach to therapy, personal development and self help utilising resourceful states of mind. It is a concept based on the idea that we can activate resourceful states of mind to enhance our self esteem and emotional intelligence. Based on extensive research, and carefully developed and tested in her practice by Christine Miller, MA, these ideas and strategies will be useful […] - [Resourceful Intelligence](https://christinemiller.co/resourceful-intelligence/): Resourceful Intelligence – ‘RQ’.   Resourceful Intelligence is an integrative process of learning and developing. It is an evolution and a revolution, a synthesis of knowledge, intelligence and wisdom.  Unlike the conventional views of intelligence (or “IQ”) as a fixed asset which you’ve either got or you haven’t, Resourceful Intelligence is organic, and continues to grow and develop with use, through experience and exposure. Resourceful Intelligence is an evolution of expanding minds…it represents a holistic synthesis of our many ‘intelligences’, encompassing skills, talents, knowledge, wisdom, spirit and innate gifts. - [Resourceful Entrepreneur](https://christinemiller.co/resourceful-entrepreneur/): Are You a Resourceful Entrepreneur? Would you like to know more about Priming Your Mind for Success and Fulfilment? As a successful entrepreneur, you know you need to be versatile, persistent and focused. You also need to be imaginative, quick witted and clear-thinking. You have to be able to orchestrate the mundane repetitive tasks that keep your show on the road – all the time keeping an eye on the bottom line – whilst retaining and developing your inspired vision for the future.     You also have to manage relationships with staff, customers, suppliers, investors, partners, media and any […] - [Ultimate ReSource](https://christinemiller.co/your-ultimate-resource/): Your Ultimate ReSource is a business and personal growth multimedia web portal to save you time, money and frustration by offering unbiased, leading-edge intelligence about the things that are important in your life, whether it’s how to find a more meaningful career, have a better relationship with your teenagers, choose  sustainable suppliers and products or be happier and more fulfilled in all you do. Visit Your Ultimate ReSource Now  Your Ultimate ReSource – the premium intelligence source for open-minded, resourceful people like you who understand that their personal growth and excellence underpins all other aspects of their progress in life. […] - [Meet Christine](https://christinemiller.co/about/): Christine Miller, MA FRSA Christine is a psychologist, executive coach, mentor, speaker, published author and poet. In a varied and successful 25-year career in research and consulting across diverse sectors, she now conducts leadership and organisational transformations. As a coach she seeks to release untapped potential in her clients.  Christine is able to adapt to different environments and issues quickly, where she is known for her ethical approach, her empathy, her stimulating and thought-provoking method of questioning, and for her ability to put people at ease. Christine has recently completed extensive research into creating sustainable cultures for more values-driven, loving, […] - [ReSource Magazine](https://christinemiller.co/your-ultimate-resource/resourcemag/): Founded in 2004, ReSource is the quarterly paper based magazine from which grew Your Ultimate ReSource: It is much more than that, though – over a period of six years we nurtured ReSource to be “THE source of practical and inspiring knowledge for anyone who wants a more fulfilling life – business, personal, family” – and aimed it at the many people in today’s fast paced world challenged by information overload and the need to stay ahead in their field. Based in London, UK, and with a global reach, we gather and synthesize top notch information with breadth and depth to […] - [Leading Lights](https://christinemiller.co/leading-lights/): You’ll find that ReSource is packed with leaders who shine with wisdom, integrity and great ideas to help you lead the life you want  – here are  some of our favourite contributors, people we’re really honoured to have met. This was certainly one of the defining moments of my life: And this amazing woman also had a profound influence on me:   - [About](https://christinemiller.co/about/about-2/):   This website is a portfolio of  my interests and activities, offering an overview of my working life. The Growing Edge Blog covers people I meet, my thoughts and reflections, poetry, writing, events and random life emerging. As the Founder Editor of ReSource Magazine, (described by Tony Buzan, Jack Canfield and others as a ‘Visionary’), and a social entrepreneur, speaker and poet, I am privileged to share thoughts and ideas with many world leaders in the fields of social networking, entrepreneurship, business and personal growth, spirituality and emotional development. I am dedicated to growth and potential, to Kaizen principles, to global community, […] [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)