Alone but Not Lonely

Do you suffer from loneliness? This is a long blog but this is a complex question with many potential causes. I suggest that you look at just the ones that resonate with you if you’re not into long reads. On the other hand it may help you identify what triggers your feelings of loneliness. So,ContinueContinue reading “Alone but Not Lonely”

The Social Media Myth

I’ve been on social media for over a decade, maybe nearer 2 decades. I used to enjoy it, it was a place to connect with others, meet new people, I honestly thought that I would make new friends that I could meet. I have had some luck with that. I initially joined to connect withContinueContinue reading “The Social Media Myth”

Shot of Truth?

Michael Neill’s inspiring work emphasizes the impact of thoughts and words on our actions and the world. Reflecting on the history of war and present conflicts, he urges self-awareness and control of our thoughts. His personal experience reinforces the profound influence of our thoughts and the importance of managing them.

Choices Choices

What was the hardest personal goal you’ve set for yourself? This isn’t an easy answer for me as there have been many challenges in my life, mostly emotional which affected my mental wellbeing. Originally I set myself the task of moving on from anxiety, but the problem I had was that I didn’t know whatContinueContinue reading “Choices Choices”

Letter to a ‘Feeble Mess’?

Photo by Engin Akyurt on Pexels.com This poem is a poem to myself. To the person I thought I was and the person I turned out to be.Maybe it’s a poem for you too, for the person you really were. For forty-five years you suffered terriblyFrom an anxiety that wiped you outObscured the fun lovingContinueContinue reading “Letter to a ‘Feeble Mess’?”

Not Always Anxiety

Photo by Pham Khoai on Pexels.com As a long-time sufferer of acute anxiety, over 40 years until I learned how to clear it, I have learned a lot about it, especially since it went. I personally found that anxiety made me feel like a fool, stupid for feeling the way I did, even though IContinueContinue reading “Not Always Anxiety”

Just to help

What change, big or small, would you like your blog to make in the world? I used to suffer from terrible acute anxiety. I was born into a very messed up family, no abuse, but I’m still seeing the effects in my younger brother and until recently my cousin, to this day. I way toContinueContinue reading “Just to help”

The Night Garden

Photo by Eva Bronzini on Pexels.com In the quiet hoursWhen all the lights are outAnd the nocturnal animals have stopped foragingIf you look out of your windowif you’re very still and patientYou may see a miracleSuddenlyThere will be a tiny point of lightThat sparkles near the groundA night flowerFew see them as you have toContinueContinue reading “The Night Garden”

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”