The future, according to Simon MIlton-Jones

So, I've been doing a lot of email readings so far this summer and I can honestly say, I am very pleased with the way things are going. The readings flow and there have been some interesting requests, (I love the weird and wonderful).

I thought I would put a short blog out there on the world wide web of internetedness about the future as that's what this round of readings is all about. No, I'm not going to make any prophecies about which way the world is going to turn, although I will say that I never expected the UK would actually leave the EU, and so therefore, I am prepared to predict Donald Trump as the next US president

. . . they deserve him.

Anyway, back on track, the future . . . The future of the world at large moves and changes very slowly and it will probably feel that we are unable to do anything about it. What we can change is our own personal world and it's easier than you think.

The future is not set in stone, you can change it as and when you like. I am not one to ever quote the bible but in this instance, it kinda hits the nail on the head with, you reap what you sow. If you want to change your future, but do nothing about it, nothing will happen. If you want to change your future and begin to do something about it, something will happen. It's not rocket science and it's a concept that everyone can understand.

If you want to make a change for your future, you need to physically, actually do something about it. There is no point waiting for an outside force to come and do it for you, it will never happen. In order to set the great universal wheels in motion, you need to turn the first cogs yourself, and the most simple way of doing that is to make a plan. First of all, work out what outcome you want from the future, once you know that, you need to start working backwards and find out what needs to be done to bring about the changes. Crap, I can feel another bible quote coming on . . . God helps those who help themselves. Another way of saying it is, the Universe only gives you what you ask for. If you are waiting for a change to take place, that's what the Universe will also do, wait. If you start doing something, then the Universe will reply in kind and also start doing.

You get the idea.

So, instead of wanting a change, make a change. You are in control of your own future, don't let anyone convince you otherwise. Work out what you want from the future and then create a plan on how to get there. Start small, and remember, nothing comes to those who wait!

Here's where to get my excellent e-mail readings at just 499kr.! ! !

Horse holidays

 Today has been busy. I'm getting the website ready for the summer e-mail readings campaign. I've been persuaded that, as so many people taking a reading want to know about their love situation, potential partners, new and old relationships etc, I should make an offer designed just for them. So, that's what I have done. Each reading will be about half and A4 page and cost only 399kr.

Anyway, my afternoon is going to be cut short because one of our horses is taking a summer holiday in Litjdalen and so needs to be moved. Last time I moved this horse, I ended up with two broken fingers! It was my own fault, I thought I was stronger than the horse and she proved me to be oh so very wrong – did Milton-Jones learn his lesson? Hmmmm, I can't be too sure but I do plan on keeping all my fingers this time.

I like having horses, they are lovely animals but I'm not the best rider in the world. When riding, I see myself looking like this . . . 

but know I actually look more like this . . .

There is something special about getting out into the nature on the back of a horse. The world feels like it slows down and life falls into perspective. There is time to appreciate how clever mother nature is – until your horse gets spooked by a tree half a kilometer away and you end up lying on your back, staring up at your velvet-nosed friend. Another reminder of who is the boss, I guess.

Anyway, my point in all of this is that it's good to get out into nature, be face to face with the ground, stand beneath the mountains, and remember how small we actually are. Time marches on at it's constant pace, regardless of what fun we have or what problems we are facing. But putting life into perspective every now and then is important. None of us are bigger than mother nature and our time here in this world is awfully short. So, carpe diem folkens! ! ! Cease the day.

Happy fredag alle sammen :-D

Big fish'n

Yesterday was the first successful fishing trip I had this year. I took a three hour trip on the fjord at Sunndalsøra and within just a few minutes, caught a 5.5kg sei. Nice! The two friends I was with also caught and so a good time was had by all. The weather was excellent, the fjord was flat and the fish were biting.

I know this has nothing to do with my work, unless I decided to feed 5000 folk with my 
fish . . . and I think that would be pushing it a bit. So, why am I telling you about my fishing exploits? Because it reminded me that work never stops, no matter what we do, there is always work to be done. With that in mind, it is more important that we find time to play. I took three hours of of my afternoon to unwind . . . actually, that’s a small lie, my wife “suggested” that I go out and fish because I was being grumpy. Anyway, the point is that I left work alone, and went out to play :-) 

I have lost count of the number of people coming to see me for healing because they have lost all their energy, feel burnt out, have hit the wall. It’t distressing to see so many people suffering because they have pushed themselves too hard for too long. In most cases, people take years in getting to their burnt out place, I call it “creep” because it doesn’t happen all at once, it creeps upon you over a period of time. Perhaps it’s simply part of modern-day religion, must work harder. I have noticed that Norwegians are much better at leaving work on time whereas in the UK, there is a culture of working longer and harder – if you don’t put in enough free overtime, you are certainly not going to get anywhere. It’s this weird work ethic that is driving a lot of people to sickness. They stop being able to function properly, unable to make clear decisions, begin to feel depressed. Surely that’s not what life is about?

 
A work / life balance is all very well, but when the balance tips too much towards work, it needs to be addressed. There was a client I saw recently, who had a very successful career in media, only to find that after years of being on top of everything, life has passed her by and she had hit the wall. For years, her focus had been on work, with no time for actually relaxing and finding out what else she is. This is no way to live life. Life has so much more to offer than the 8-16 push, push, push, and it’s so important that we take the time to go fishing. 

With that in mind, I have seeds that need planting out, a fish to slow cook for dinner and an eye on this week’s weather forecast. There will definitely be more fishing to come.