In an automated world of devices, coupled with the distractions of daily life; it can be challenging trying to remember all manner of things: pin number, passwords, course work, software, occasions, and so on. Yet, we can merrily sing along to our favourite tunes; effortlessly recalling the lyrics to songs, and often those we loved [...]
In a world full of distractions, it’s advantageous to sharpen up our senses. The lesser spoken of: felt sense is like re-connecting to your personal charging station. When we have a hunch about something, we experience a gut instinct; we choose to follow it or not. But I’m not talking about whether it be a [...]
When did you last giggle? Whilst it’s soon the tough anniversary of losing the man I considered to be my step-father; I am reminded of his zany humour. We’d chat frequently throughout the day, and his extended phrase to me was: “When did you last giggle, burp and fart?” He was a huge fan of [...]
I have just been given a life-changing space: a sliver of glorious wiggle- room, relating to my physical pain: my body has won the soul lottery! A simple prosthetic in my right shoe, means that after fifty-something years, my gait has been evened- out and straightened. It is the wish of my medical team to [...]
When we’re tangled up in our own problems, it’s all too easy to over-look feelings of gratitude. Or, why we are luckier than other people. So, checking-in with ourselves is important, because it reminds us about the life-securities that we take for granted; and it keeps us aware, and grounded about what we’re already incredibly [...]
Starting a fresh new year is a welcome relief for many of us. We’re embarking on an inaugural venture into twelve brand-new months ahead. How exciting! We’re jumping into the driving seat of our car, and we can choose which roads and routes we wish to travel down. We’re the boss of ourselves! No matter [...]
The over-whelming vibe of saying goodbye to 2022: relief! Everywhere I looked, people seemed to be sheep-hooking 2023. Or, running towards it, as though to a cuddly warm relative. There were more fireworks locally, than there’s been for several years. We’re all so relieved to be starting a fresh year. The feeling is visceral, and [...]
Most of us have got too much on our minds. We’re living in a challenging era with much we can, and can’t control. We must remember that we can only control our thoughts and our actions. Yet, often the residual stories in the news, let alone our own individual problems can cloy our heads, and [...]
I am midst getting over a nasty cold and tooth infection. It’s why I didn’t post a blog last week. Additionally, my aged computer decided to finally give up; I won’t bore you the details, but you can imagine the files that I lost. I am incredibly grateful that I managed to rescue my manuscript [...]
When we’ve got much on our minds, it can deplete our energy and make us feel lethargic. If we spend too much time in this state of mind, then on lighter days’ we can fall into the unhelpful self-loathing mode. We might have woken with an energising vibe, only to subsequently wish to hide under [...]