Monthly Archives: May 2013

“Certainty? In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes.” Benjamin Franklin

Posted on May 30, 2013 by jaynefranks

What certainty do we have that self-help books work? I have been flipping through one such book called ‘Awaken the Giant Within’ by Anthony Robbins. It’s a fairly taxing read, and contrary to the author’s intentions could be the death … Continue reading →

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‘Its not for me to reason why, it is for me to dare and die’ (Part 3 of 3)

Posted on May 24, 2013 by jaynefranks

So perhaps you are right and writing won’t prove to be my vocation in life; my life’s true purpose. But maybe this was never the intention. Certainly what I have gained are new insights, illustrated in ‘Alice Wakes Up’, that have … Continue reading →

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‘Its not for me to reason why, it is for me to dare and die’ (Part 2 of 3)

Posted on May 21, 2013 by jaynefranks

Did you do what I expected you might when I suggested you buy my book? You pulled a face. So what was your momentary thought? Can you recall it? Was it you saying something to yourself along the lines of: ‘she wants me to buy her book… it’s another … Continue reading →

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‘Its not for me to reason why, it is for me to dare and die’ (Part 1 of 3)

Posted on May 17, 2013 by jaynefranks

This is how I picture it… I’m waiting over here and you’ve walked in through the door. I’m so pleased you came. I’m debating whether you picked up my invite or, by the look on your face, it’s more likely that you dropped in by … Continue reading →

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