How to Make Decisions Easier - with Gerry Rickard, Founder - Mindwise

This conversation is a treat.

It will inspire you and hopefully, give you much food for thought as you navigate the big decisions in your life.

Gerry (originally from Ireland) completed a four-year Masters in Mindfulness-Based Teaching (with me!) at the Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice at Bangor University in Wales, one of the most renowned institutions for mindfulness research and practice in the world.

Before this he was a Vice President in a large American entertainment company based in Amsterdam, and has worked in marketing for almost thirty years. He and his wife, Christina (from the Netherlands ), are now living in Vilanculos in Mozambique, where they run  MindWise (www.mindwise.me) offering mindfulness and yoga-based retreats in Mozambique, South Africa and in Europe, teaching mindfulness to local schoolchildren, running face-to-face themed workshops and teaching mindfulness to corporate companies. Together they also offer mindful holiday retreats to their little home in Mozambique overlooking the Indian Ocean, which I hope one day to experience!

We hear how Gerry faced burnout in his executive career and after much reflection and struggle made some very big changes in his life.  He shares his experience and weaves in some beautiful poetry and images to highlight the beauty and strength of mindfulness in navigating this one precious life we all have.

There is so much to unpack here and here are the top three takeaways of the discussion:

1. Life is Change and the essence of our experience is change. It makes us who we are. The more you navigate, the stronger you become, each decision and opportunity preparing you for the next

2. Flow like a river. Be open to what's here, without judgement, blame or pushing it away. Realising that it's already here.  Instead, unfold like a river, bending and twisting around it's undiscovered bends. Be carried away by the  surprise of your own unfolding path

3.  Embrace the groundlessness. Like the birds who have to leave the nest to learn how to fly, take that chance and jump into the unknown. You never know, it might just be the best thing you ever did!

You can find Gerry on Instagram HERE

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