I have had a tough week, dealing with rejection and the despair that it unleashed. That and also feeling lousy generally. Then letting the unchecked mental and physical ailments feed off each other. I retreated […]
Light at the end
Fear controls. In the context of this post, I’m not referring to politicians or certain religious leaders stoking fears of the law or God’s vengeance or to simply exert power over mass behaviour, but that […]
What is going on?
Yesterday was uncomfortable for me. The day before I had a therapy session with DrM. It was my first for 3 or 4 weeks. And its aftershock drifted into the day after. Self-reflection can be […]
Changes
Change can be confusing and unsettling. Change can be life affirming. Change can be devastating. Change can be rejuvenating. Change can create fear, anger and sadness. Change can bring joy and elation. It can be […]
This is the day…
Change can’t begin without acceptance. Accepting a situation doesn’t mean you have to agree with it, but accepting the current situation has to be the starting point. Then you have to assess what you can […]
Sober Thinking
I was reading an article in The Observer, or it may have been The Guardian, not that it matters which. Same publisher, and on the same App. Online or mobile app tends to be the […]
Nostalgia & regrets
Nostalgia – noun – a sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past that seems much better or simpler than now We are all guilty of nostalgia. We all do it, whether […]
Dandelions
The thing about dandelions is they appear to be everywhere at this time of year. They are perennial plants and each year, there appears to be more and more of them. They are more often […]
Things to do today (& everyday)
Accept the things I cannot change; change the things I can; seek the wisdom to know the difference between the two (- paraphrasing from The Serenity Prayer) Don’t chase people. Be an example. Attract them. […]
