TUESDAY 1st MARCH 2011 06:25 GMT

THIS DAY IN WW2 (1.3.1941)
In East Africa... The carrier Formidable attacks Massawa again. German mines blocking the carrier's entry into the Mediterranean are being cleared.

From Washington... The US Navy forms a Support Force for the Atlantic Fleet. The main part of this unit is made up from three destroyer squadrons of 27 ships.

In Sofia... Prime Minister Filov brings Bulgaria into the Tripartite Pact.

In North Africa... Kuffra in southeast Libya is taken by a Free French force from Chad. Colonel Leclerc is in command. The French force has received some help from units of the British Long Rage Desert Group.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
The day of many workmen! Drainpipes already replaced, the soil pipe (the one connected to the toilet!) gets replaced today. The new flooring in the bathroom gets installed and the new furniture suite for the front room gets delivered!

Once the suite is in, I go hotfoot to Bradford Cancer Support for my first client there (all voluntary - my bit for the community) and then hotfoot to my practice for an evening client.

Twitter Followers = 1042 (no change)
Yesterday the dehumidifier extracted: 1.1 pints = 630mls

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Very centered yesterday, although Monday/Tuesdays aren't very challenging because I'm doing hypnotherapy - my favourite thing in all the world to do. It's adversity that really tests your abilities and purges false notions. Bizarrely it's because of adversity that I can now do what I love - without it I would have settled for a dull safe monotony that would not have added up to much. The old adage is true - if it doesn't kill you it really does make you stronger, and in fact wiser/nicer as well. Now I prioritise the pursuit of my passions rather than false notions of safety.

TODAY'S THOUGHT
Never define yourself by your relationship to someone else

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Are you moving in the right direction?

TODAY'S ONELINER
“Ah, yes, divorce. From the Latin word meaning to rip out a man’s genitals through his wallet.” : D

WHAT I ATE YESTERDAY
1 bacon butty, 1 can curry, 3 chocolate bars, 1 packet crisps, 6 squares dark choc (the dark choc was for er, circulation purposes)

TRIVIA
There is only one Q in a Scrabble game.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
I am already complete in myself, I am here only to experience!

MONDAY 28th FEBRUARY 2011 06:45 GMT

THIS DAY IN WW2 (27.2.1941)
In East Africa... Asmara in Eritrea, is bombed by British planes. The RAF has now established air superiority in this area.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
With a cancellation received yesterday, I've three clients to see all neatly slotted between noon and 6pm, meaning I can have a rare easy start on Monday morning. This will give me time at home to do the monthly accounts and some client prep.

After finally getting round to moving in the last of the pots and pans, the new kitchen is finally FINALLY complete and functional! I expect the drainpipes to be replaced today. Still waiting on quotes from the joiner (garage doors and garden gates) and the vinyl flooring supplier (bathroom).

Twitter Followers = 1042 (down 3)
Yesterday the dehumidifier extracted: 1.1 pints = 630mls

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Very recently I realised my absolute completeness within myself, and can physically experience it! It has taken me a lifetime of spiritual journeying to reach this point! The challenge now is to consolidate my grip on it, to make it a continual rather than interrupted experience. My tactic for doing this is keeping my attention focused on it. Whatever external stimulus arises, I want to remain undistracted, participating fully in life but staying completely unattached to any of it - this is my goal.

TODAY'S THOUGHT
We'd all be a lot less angry if we all knew we were safe.

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Who decided what SHOULD happen?

TODAY'S ONELINER
Honesty is the key to a relationship. If you can fake that, you’re in! : D

WHAT I ATE YESTERDAY
2 packets crisps, burger/egg/chips, 3 chocolate bars.

TRIVIA
Pumice is the only rock that floats on water.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
I already have it all!

SUNDAY 27th FEBRUARY 2011 09:10 GMT

THIS DAY IN WW2 (27.2.1941)
In the Indian Ocean... The Italian merchant cruiser Ramb I is sunk by the New Zealand cruiser Leander off the Maldive Islands.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
After a hectic "day off" yesterday, Sunday divides neatly into:
Ironing
Lunch
Nap
Tidying
Marital Quality Time

Twitter Followers = 1045 (up 2)
Yesterday the dehumidifier extracted: 1.76 pints = 1 litre
Wow!! : O

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
If I thought my new-found understanding would stop me getting grumpy, I was to be disappointed! However, I am at least at the point where my soul can observe it happening from a distance. There is an instant powerful negative response to certain verbal stimuli, notably criticism, hostility, disrespect, the irrelevant, commands to do things I was going to do anyway, being asked to repeat myself and the blatantly bleedin' obvious. This gets notably worse when I'm hungry or tired.

Over the years I've come to manage this response so at least being in my company is no longer like walking through a minefield. The key to anger management is thorough preparation before "going in". If you know full well you're going into an environment where buttons will get pushed and raw nerves trod on, You need to have already done your mind-calming and have your coping mechanisms ready. I will be discussing some of these in my forthcoming book EMOTIONAL MANAGEMENT FOR ORDINARY FOLK

The next growth point for me is, since now I know full well what to do, devising good triggers for the necessary techniques so I can get into calm mode instantly when suddenly confronted. I'm still getting caught out by not being properly prepared.

TODAY'S THOUGHT
The joy in any journey is not the end, it's the path!

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
What positive did you learn from your last defeat?

TODAY'S ONELINER
If opening the fridge door causes stray animals and every known insect from a three mile radius to congregate outside your house, the meat is probably off. : D

WHAT I ATE YESTERDAY
1 Greggs pasty + custard doughnut, 1 can meatballs + 2 buttered rolls, a couple of mouthfuls of choc buttons.

TRIVIA
Genuine Chippendale furniture is made exclusively from Mahogany.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
I'm ready for the challenges of today!

SATURDAY 26th FEBRUARY 2011 07:50 GMT

THIS DAY IN WW2 (26.2.1941)
In Ankara... The British mission led by Eden and Dill continue their Middle East tour with a visit to Turkey, but they get no real response to their efforts to interest the Turks in an alliance.

TODAY IN MY LIFE
What a lightweight! I had a double-Cointreau and shared a bottle of Cava last night, and I've woken up with a hangover! : D (ooh, it hurts when I laugh!)

A rare Saturday off and I have been press-ganged into shopping! The new kitchen is now complete and missus wants to choose roller-blinds for it this morning. In the afternoon, son wants a new Spring wardrobe.

Twitter Followers = 1043 (up 3)
Yesterday the dehumidifier extracted: 1.5 pints = 850mls
... just when I thought the house was drier!

TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
A sartori moment! A mildly frustrating incident during my shift on the "supplementary job" suddenly opened my eyes. My circumstances could not bring me peace, and I could not bring peace to my circumstances, but I could, 24-7 on demand bring peace to my being! I suddenly realized I was totally complete and fulfilled in myself. My connection to the Universal Source did not depend on my connection to my circumstances, these were two entirely different dimensions of connection.

I had some time ago reached the end of seeking. Unlooked for, the end of needing has suddenly arrived. Only one goal remains - the end of all attachment. To experience that while still in mortal form will be amazing!

TODAY'S THOUGHT
While you live you have something to offer.

TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
What is your life for?

TODAY'S ONELINER
So its not home sweet home! Adjust! : D

WHAT I ATE YESTERDAY
1 peanut butter/jam sandwich, 7 spicy chicken wings, 4 bars chocolate, 1 packet crisps, 1 chicken thigh.

TRIVIA
The only river that flows both north and south of the equator is the Congo. It crosses the equator twice.

TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
Discovery Awaits!