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This page contains many articles I've written over the years in pursuit of learning, reflection, and personal development.
Themes include productivity, wellbeing, teaching, defusing bullying, culture, heritage, facilitation & more.
You will find that some of these posts are originally published on LinkedIn.
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Sumbella
Mar 10, 20241 min read
“Actions shout over words.”
[#quotable💬] “Actions shout over words.”. 💭Not always… but often. And sometimes, the words themselves are the action. “No”, is a good...
Sumbella
Mar 10, 20241 min read
“The world rewards you for value provided, not time spent.”
[#quotable💬] “The world rewards you for value provided, not time spent.” – James Clear 💭 #thinkwithme: I once hired a professional to...
Sumbella
Mar 10, 20241 min read
Lighthouses just stand there, shining.
[#quotable💬] “Lighthouses do not go running all over an island looking for boats to save; they just stand there, shining.” Just shine!...
Sumbella
Feb 7, 20241 min read
“How we leave things says a lot about ourselves.” – Mark Groves
[#quotable💬] “How we leave things says a lot about ourselves.” – Mark Groves Do you know any philanthropists? I do. I know a lady who...
Sumbella
Feb 7, 20241 min read
“It’s time to wake up - Yes or yes?” – Puma Fredy Quispe Singona
[#quotable💬] “It’s time to wake up - Yes or yes?” – Puma Fredy Quispe Singona - Native Peruvian Healer For that Monday feeling. ☀️ 💡...
Sumbella
Jan 22, 20241 min read
“Bravery is contagious.”
[#quotable💬] “Bravery is contagious.” 💡 #braveheart #courage #positivity #strength #motivational #inspired 🔗...
Sumbella
Dec 15, 20231 min read
“You have two homes, earth and your body. Take care of them.”
[#quotable💬] “You have two homes, earth and your body. Take care of them. Buy less. Choose well. Make it last.” – Combined quotes, the...
Sumbella
Dec 15, 20231 min read
Henry David Thoreau and The Dispersion of Seeds
[#quotable💬] “Though I do not believe that a plant will spring up where no seed has been, I have great faith in a seed. Convince me that...
Sumbella
Dec 6, 20231 min read
'Keep smiling.' - #UncleLen.
[#quotable💬] 'Keep smiling. x' - #UncleLen. This is the way Uncle Len / AKA Grandad would end every message, every phone call, every...
Sumbella
Dec 5, 20231 min read
A Quote by Rumi
[#quotable💬] “If you are irritated by every rub, how will your mirror be polished?” – Rumi 💡 #RumiWisdom #growth #mindset #muse #inspir...
Sumbella
Nov 24, 20232 min read
Blissful Tales: Ms. Sue & Ms. Margi's Educational Adventure
[#positivity✨] Do you know #UncleLen, AKA Grandad’s daughter, Ms Sue? She is Ms Margi's great friend. I shall have to introduce you to...
Sumbella
Nov 24, 20231 min read
“There is hope after despair, and many suns after darkness.”
[#quoteoftheday💬] “There is hope after despair, and many suns after darkness.” – Rumi 💡 #happiness #positivity #perseverance #optimism ...
Sumbella
Nov 24, 20231 min read
“When you are glowing, you can see where you're going.”
[#quoteoftheday💬] “When you are glowing, you can see where you're going.” One of my absolute, all time favourite catchphrases ever. 💡...
Sumbella
Nov 24, 20231 min read
Quote of the Day by Catherine Austin Fitts
[#quoteoftheday💬] “Don’t ask if there’s a conspiracy - that’s obvious. If you’re not in a conspiracy - you need to start one. Start...
Sumbella
Nov 21, 20232 min read
Ebb & Flow: A Story that Spans Decades, Continents and Wars
[#positivity & #love💛] Today I share a great love story that I hold close to heart. It is a story that spans decades, continents and...
Sumbella
Nov 21, 20231 min read
“Make sure that you always have the right tools for the job.”
[#quoteoftheday💬] “Make sure that you always have the right tools for the job. It's no use trying to eat a steak with a teaspoon, and a...
Sumbella
Nov 21, 20232 min read
Global Solidarity for Syria and Turkey Earthquakes
[#positivity✨] Folks, I found more #helpers amidst the devastation in Syria and Turkey after the earthquakes… Spotlighting them here:...
Sumbella
Nov 21, 20231 min read
Adaptation of a Chinese Proverb
[#quoteoftheday💬] “By nature, people are nearly alike. By practice, they are completely different.” – Adaptation of a Chinese Proverb:...
Sumbella
Sep 11, 20231 min read
“Nothing succeeds like success.”
[#quoteoftheday💬] “Nothing succeeds like success.” 💡 #success #mindset #inspiration #goals #motivation #positivity 🔗...
Sumbella
Sep 11, 20232 min read
A Ray of Light in Darkness: The Power of Unity and Aid
[#positivity☀️] I look at a small photo of my friend’s hands with nails all broken from the packing and preparing of boxes of aid for...
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