THURSDAY 10th FEBRUARY 2011 07:00 GMT

THIS DAY IN WW2 (10.2.1941)
In East Africa... The attacks of 4th Indian Division at Keren go on with renewed effort. The fighting is fierce over the next two days but Italian counterattacks prevent the Indian troops from making any gains. A long lull follows for the rest of the month while British commanders bring up more forces and supplies for the formal offensive which will be necessary to break the Italian positions.

From London... Churchill formally instructs Wavell to regard help for Greece as having a higher priority than exploiting the success in North Africa. He mentions the important effect on American opinion of being seen to fulfill promises to smaller nations. Colonel Bill Donovan has recently been on a tour of the Balkans on Roosevelt's behalf and is known to value the idea of fighting the Germans there. The British also hope to make a good impression on Turkey and perhaps even establish a Balkan coalition against Hitler.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
With PRONET networking group no longer a feature, a new regular Thursday routine begins today. It begins with blogging, some important client follow-up and some PR/marketing if there's time. At 0930 it's off to Shipley for Indian Head Massage class, then lunch, shopping and house-husbandry. Where Wednesday can drag if I'm not centred, Thuursday rushes relentlessly, a little too quick for my liking!

Twitter Followers = 1022 (up 4)
Yesterday the dehumidifier extracted: 1 pint = 568mls - only half that of the last two days.

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Being centred is not sufficient in itself - there has to be CLEAR INTENT - clarity in what I'm being centred for. A narrow victory over the Dark Side yesterday made this plain to me.

TODAY'S THOUGHT
You cannot enjoy a game where the right result is a forgone conclusion.

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Are you giving it 100% ?

TODAY'S ONELINER
Yes, that seat IS empty and mine will be too if you sit down anywhere near! : D

WHAT I ATE YESTERDAY
1 Greggs pasty, 3 chocolate bars, 2 chicken thighs, 1 packet crisps

TRIVIA
The Joshua tree is the only tree that grows in California's Mojave Desert.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
A new beginning!

WEDNESDAY 9th FEBRUARY 2011 07:00 GMT

THIS DAY IN WW2 (9.2.1941)
In North Africa... The British advance comes to a halt at El Agheila. There is little Italian opposition to prevent a further move, but Wavell is being compelled to withdraw troops which will be sent to Greece. He is also responsible for the campaign in East Africa and for making some provision for the defense of Palestine. In the near future, this will demand more of his attention because of German activity in Iraq and Syria.

In the Mediterranean... In an audacious attack the battleship Malaya and the battlecruiser Renown from Force H bombard the harbor at Genoa. The carrier Ark Royal also takes part in the operation, sending aircraft to attack Leghorn and La Spezia. Five ships in Genoa are sunk and 18 damaged. The Italians fail to attack the British force.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
A morning mainly dealing with client follow-up and scheduling - and the shopping list!
Twitter Followers = 1018 (up 2)
Yesterday the dehumidifier extracted: 2 pints = 1136mls - again?! :O I can safely conclude that dehumidification was much needed!

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
In my passion for what I do I have realised its nonetheless important to confine it within time boundaries so other stuff gets done properly.

TODAY'S THOUGHT
You cannot enjoy a game where the right result has become more important than playing it.

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Are you waiting for your ideal life to be delivered or are you creating it.

TODAY'S ONELINER
What's the chemical formula of dog urine? - k9p : D

WHAT I ATE YESTERDAY
1 bowl porridge, 1 can chunky chicken, 6 biscuits, 1 packet crisps, 1 vanilla slice.

TRIVIA
Europe has one small desert - the Bledow Desert in Poland.
The environment closest to a desert in England is Dungeness in Kent.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
I can deal with now!

TUESDAY 8th FEBRUARY 2011 11:25 GMT

THIS DAY IN WW2 (8.2.1941)
In Sofia... The German and Bulgarian staffs agree on the detailed arrangements for German troops to enter Bulgaria.

In the North Atlantic... The Scharnhorst and Gneisenau approach the convoy HX-106 but do not attack because the escort includes the old battleship Ramillies.

In Washington... The Lend-Lease Bill is passed by the House by 260 votes to 165

TODAY IN MY LIFE
After a frenetic but fulfilling Monday, Tuesday is has a more relaxed feel with a 6-hour window between clients to get other stuff done - like this blog! It also presents marketing opportunities and time to work on my book. After the last client I'm off to Overgate Hospice, Elland to give a seminar on STRESS DISTRESS and PAIN MANAGEMENT in the evening.

Twitter Followers = 1016 (down 5)
Yesterday the dehumidifier extracted: 2 pints = 1136mls - where's it all coning from?! :O

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Monday-Tuesday sees me "back on form" after a de-centred Friday-Sunday.

TODAY'S THOUGHT
Everyone needs allies if they want to progress.

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Are you making he best use of this time?

TODAY'S ONELINER
How did a fool and his money get together in the first place?

WHAT I ATE YESTERDAY
1 bowl porridge, 1 can beef stew, 6 biscuits, 1 packet crisps, 1 peanut butter/jam sandwich.

TRIVIA
In 1997, author Eugene Izzi hanged himself from an 11th-floor window on Michigan Ave., Chicago. Possibly by accident while researching a scene for a book.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
Today I'm making a difference!

SUNDAY 6th FEBRUARY 2010 08:40 GMT

THIS DAY IN WW2 (6.2.1941)
In North Africa... Benghazi is taken by Australian units following the Italian retreat. The Italian forces are streaming back along the coast road to Beda Fomm and during the day they make desperate attacks on the British blocking force there. These attacks are repulsed with heavy loss but the small British force is compelled to give some ground.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
Some tidying up, a small batch of ironing, talk/client prep and contemplation.

Twitter Followers = 1021 (up 4)
Yesterday the dehumidifier extracted: 1.5 pints = 852mls

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
A second day de-centred yesterday, although less severely than the day before. However, there are always positive outcomes from such defeats. In this case I was driven to "dust off" some old strategies to rein in my thoughts. A couple of days without the opportunity to, er, "attend to the sacral chakra" didn't help, or indeed the chance to attend to chakra-balancing in any meaningful way, but at this point in front of the keyboard, with the top of the morning to myself, these things have been addressed, and it feels like order is restored. Sunday generally offers the least challenges of other days, so a chance to put bodymind in harbour for some restorative work.

TODAY'S THOUGHT
Life is by definition movement and change.

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
What's the best use of a quiet moment?

TODAY'S ONELINER
Why don't they make the whole plane out of the same stuff as the black box? : D

WHAT I ATE YESTERDAY
6 squares dark choc, 1 Gregg's pasty, 1 custard doughnut, 1 can hotpot, 6 chocolate biscuits, 1 chicken thigh, 1 packet crisps, 2 chocolate eclairs. Oops! S much for "back to self-control"! : D It will be better today.

TRIVIA
To deliberately faint, squat down as low as possible, take 30 breaths as deep as poossible, then quickly stand up straight and hold your breath.....

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
So what?