Gather your rosebuds this May
Gather ye rose-buds while ye may,
Old Time is still a-flying;
And this same flower that smiles today
Tomorrow will be dying.
We often interpret 'seize the day' as a vague encouragement to be bold, to take risks and live fully. But what if it’s more precise than that?
What if it's actually a reminder to get on with what you're here to do?
To seize the day is a serious invitation (if you want it to be).
In a modern world overflowing with busyness, noise and the pressure to constantly optimise ourselves, focused conviction is preciously rare.
That's because action without clarity is just another distraction. It's the dopamine addiction to being busy showing itself again (I'm a recovering addict myself!)
To gather your rosebuds is a call to action: not just for more directionless action, but to ultimately choose which opportunities need to be seized on for you.
This requires a different kind of bravery: the kind that doesn’t rely on urgency or adrenaline, but on quiet, considered conviction that resides within.
And with father time as both our silent companion and reminder, why not start that inquiry today?
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Tuesday 6 May
Join Brad Shorkend & I for a conversational workshop on the art of relationships
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Wednesday 7 May
Last chance to join our cohort of 16+ community builders before we kick off!
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Thursday 15 May
Unlock the most crucial human skills for better, more fulfilling life and work
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Wednesday 28 May
Identity, politics, leadership, gratitude and other crucible moments
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New session replay available
Learn systems thinking
Jon Cherry at his best: helping us to navigate complexity with foresight
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Carpe diem,
Alex
