Category Archives: Mental health

Balance

Photo by Shiva Smyth on Pexels.com Balance in all things is desirable “All work no play makes Jack a dull boy” It doesn’t do Jacqueline much good either On the fun front Life is a series of trade offs And happiness can be part of the trade But it may clash with the needs OfContinueContinue reading “Balance”

One-self

Photo by Stefan Stefancik on Pexels.com I was raised to be a good person, that meant that I had to be polite, respectful, tolerant, and kind always. I actually have no problem with those things, as most of us don’t, yet they can still be a problem because they can lead to us putting upContinueContinue reading “One-self”

How to Freak Out a Counsellor

Sometimes you just have to define yourself Many years ago I was sent to a counsellor by my GP as he was nearly as worried about my state of mind as I was. The guy turned out to be a Community Psychiatric Nurse, which made me even more worried as it sounded rather more dramatic,ContinueContinue reading “How to Freak Out a Counsellor”

It’s a Punch

Acknowledging that men go through this tooPhoto by NEOSiAM 2021 on Pexels.com You think of it as words But it’s a punch A blow to the gut A wound to the psyche A thrust to the heart Have confidence you say I did before all the punches You wouldn’t expect someone To pole vault withContinueContinue reading “It’s a Punch”

Wrinkles

Photo by Nashua Volquez-Young on Pexels.com These fingers have bent a million times And this face has creased into thousands of expressions The lines around my eyes arose from Crying at sadness Laughing with joy Wincing at the unkindness of the world And squinting through headaches and bright sunshine This saggy chin has dipped downContinueContinue reading “Wrinkles”

Newton’s Law (of communication)

I know I’ve used this image before, but I love it, and it reflects the subject matter of communication snafu’s. One of the things humans either take for granted, don’t think through properly, and generally mess up, is communication. Especially about difficult subjects. Few of us enjoy being criticised or told we’re wrong, especially asContinueContinue reading “Newton’s Law (of communication)”

Things I Thought I Needed

I’m one in 1,000, which isn’t too shoddy! When I was young I felt like no one and nothing. I’d dreamed of going to university, flying the nest, travelling the world, and having a great career as an interpreter in foreign climes. Instead my parents took me out of school aged 16 because I hadContinueContinue reading “Things I Thought I Needed”

Coronation Conniptions

The Lion of England? So today’s the day. Love it or hate it, the UK and Commonwealth (those nations still monarchies) are getting an official King crowned in the eyes of God. Dedicating himself to a duty that only ends with the grave. That’s a BIG commitment. Division rules This blog isn’t about royal worship,ContinueContinue reading “Coronation Conniptions”