I haven't written a blog post in years… YEARS. Three years, six months and one day to be exact. That doesn't mean I haven't engaged in other creative pursuits, but writing is how my heart speaks - to me and to the world. I've written for myself in the interim, to comfort myself, understand myself,… Continue reading The freedom of words – from my heart to yours
Not all BAD things are ALL bad. Do your best to find the unexpected little upsides when things don’t quite go your way.
Our greatest gifts can have a dark side if we don’t use them mindfully and stay within the boundaries we have set.
Imagining that the worst lurks behind the next hill brings all the unnecessary feelings of fear and worry associated with that imagined future into the present.
“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” – We’re all so used to this cliché floating around in song lyrics, conversations with well-meaning sympathisers and echoing in our own heads as we try not to drown in the tsunami-ridden waters of life. But have you ever questioned the truth of the statement? Does adversity really make us stronger? I personally don’t believe it does, and I’ll tell you why…
Grant yourself some mindful minutes every day to stop and really enjoy something – whether that’s tea, coffee or just the miracle of being alive.
Considering current events and the fact that 2021 didn’t come flitting in like your fairy godmother to magic away all the problems you’re facing right now, it’s probably safe to say that you’re lacking some fun in your life.
What would life be like, if, instead of hoping for support and approval from others, you gave YOURSELF everything you are longing for?
Most of us have a strong desire to be successful in life. We see success as a mountain to be conquered, a dragon to be slain, a destination to be reached – in other words, a single point in time which will define who we are.
Next time you want to start something new but feel “stuck” in that fearful, frustrated state of mind we all know so well, give these puzzle-building tactics a try...
Portal to Change 