Chapter 21: If at first you don’t succeed … (Part 2 – Feb 2022)

Over the New Year, I had taken the opportunity to step back and reflect on the findings in Chapter 19, drawing what I thought were some logical conclusions. During that prior period, having had my follow-up appointment with the neurologist that had been arranged off the back of the issues experienced in Chapter 18, I … Continue reading Chapter 21: If at first you don’t succeed … (Part 2 – Feb 2022)

Chapter 20: If at first you don’t succeed … (Part 1 – Feb 2022)

I’ve always been a bit of an “all or nothing” character, even before my brain injury. In the past, in a work or academic environment say, whenever I found something that I was good at I would thrive on it, building my knowledge and capabilities until - as arrogant as it sounds - I was … Continue reading Chapter 20: If at first you don’t succeed … (Part 1 – Feb 2022)

Chapter 19: Going back to the drawing board … and finding my “thing”? (Dec 2021)

On returning from holiday last summer, my wife was in the process of transitioning to a new job - resulting in a much needed reduction in the intensity of her working day - giving her the opportunity to make some changes to her daily routine that she was hoping to make stick. Consequently, she unilaterally … Continue reading Chapter 19: Going back to the drawing board … and finding my “thing”? (Dec 2021)

Chapter 18: Broadening my horizons … and coming to the end of the road

If I had to pick a single point when things went pear shaped, it would probably be the evening of Sunday June 27th. On the spur of the moment, I decided to make the drive to Banbury station - an 87 mile round trip, as it turned out - for no other reason than to … Continue reading Chapter 18: Broadening my horizons … and coming to the end of the road

Chapter 15: Staying curious … and continuing to adapt

This month’s musings again see me making reference to Donald. Not “The Donald” this time, but a different one. Instead, it is that renowned philosopher and thinker - Donald Rumsfeld - to whom I refer. For those unfamiliar with his work, he was the US Secretary of Defence during the Iraq War who introduced the … Continue reading Chapter 15: Staying curious … and continuing to adapt

Chapter 13: Letting go … and allowing myself to belong

It took around a week to re-acclimatise to normal daily life after returning from holiday. I had already pressed the panic button at least once - pleading with my wife to allow me to get the cleaner in twice a week because I couldn’t keep up with the vacuuming - and was on the cusp … Continue reading Chapter 13: Letting go … and allowing myself to belong

Chapter 12: Doing > Being > Becoming > Belonging

Riding less often has been challenging. Like trying to wean yourself off a highly addictive drug, perhaps? You know you really should try not to take it so much, but the feeling that you get from it is like nothing else. I find this drug particularly addictive as it is the only thing that enables … Continue reading Chapter 12: Doing > Being > Becoming > Belonging