Self Confidence and Respect

What’s your top tip to be successful in life? If I’d only been her – which I am now! I didn’t have either of those and talent wasn’t enough without them. Every time someone was spiteful to me, as people tend to be if you put your head above the parapet, I backed off. IContinueContinue reading “Self Confidence and Respect”

Needle/Haystack

What’s a book, movie, or TV show that you wish you could experience again for the first time? I truly have no idea, ask someone younger 🤣. Iconic moments Television-wise it would be the first Star Trek series. So many firsts, and a completely original idea. We’d never seen anything like it. Book- wise thereContinueContinue reading “Needle/Haystack”

They Limit It

What’s a common misconception people have about happiness? People laugh at those who determinedly pursue happiness. Say it’s not possible to be happy all the time which is true. However, if life isn’t hurling curve balls at you then why not aim to be as happy as you can? We know stress makes people mentallyContinueContinue reading “They Limit It”

Silence inside and Out

If you could instantly master any skill, what would it be and why? Go placidly amidst the noise and haste and remember what peace there may be in silenceThe Desiderata This would be almost perfect. Just a few cats with me. Maybe a dog. I’ve never blended well with people. I have close friends goingContinueContinue reading “Silence inside and Out”

Voice of the Heart: Let it Speak

It’s no good living from the heart if you’re not going to speak from the heart. Speaking out can be scary, especially if you don’t normally speak up for yourself, but there is no point knowing what you want and don’t want, knowing what you can and can’t tolerate, if you feel unable to sayContinueContinue reading “Voice of the Heart: Let it Speak”

Voice of the Heart: No Showing Off

When you try to live from the heart, from a place of love and compassion,you are often wrongly perceived as weak. A person centred in their heart is often calm and comfortable within, they don’t need to show off, shout louder, demand attention, or create a drama in order to be heard. They simply don’tContinueContinue reading “Voice of the Heart: No Showing Off”

For Whom?

Write your guide to setting healthy boundaries in relationships. I’ve never thought about this so I’m going to work through it. I hear that boundaries are healthy, but as a child you can’t set them with your parents and elders. As such it’s important that parents set boundaries of their behaviour to protect their children.ContinueContinue reading “For Whom?”