Stressful days are inevitable. We don’t escape them, instead we must endure them. Although I don’t always have a resolve on some of my issues, I’d like to think I work through my stress reasonably well.
Even though stress is inevitable, we don’t always realise how much energy we use, what we put ourselves through mentally and emotionally, and how much we may struggle with our health as a result …
Read on »Unless we walk a mile in another person’s shoes we can never know what that person thinks or struggles with, but that shouldn’t stop us from trying to help.
And that goes back to our core values and what we’re taught as children. We don’t all start out with empathy, tolerance or compassion, but we can develop these qualities if we choose to work on them …
Read on »Have you ever noticed how after a series of events, the same situation you started with still exists and you end up back at the place you initially chose to walk away from?
Even if we don’t believe in how the universe works, what is meant to happen will always find its way back to us. When things come full circle, we will always be brought back to that place. Whatever we …
Read on »Something inspirational:
“I am invisible, understand, simply because people refuse to see me.”
RALPH ELLISON
Read on »I’m in the process of looking in to a makeover for my site. It will look sharper and more defined and as previously mentioned will be accessible on mobile phones and tablets and user friendly for the partially sighted.
I would like to ask whether you think there is anything missing from my site or if you can think of anything that would make your time on my site more enjoyable or make reading of my blogs easier …
Read on »Dreams bring to life unresolved issues, thoughts and feelings that we struggle to deal with through our conscious thoughts.
And even if we’re not seeing those as struggles, our unconscious won’t let those thoughts or feelings go until we recognise and deal with them. Dreams can allow us to let go of the guilt, regrets, dreams can …
Read on »My cerebral palsy has become progressive. I’ve heard others with the condition say the same thing. Where my affected side was weaker than my right, it is a lot weaker now.
Regardless of how I cope with cerebral palsy, my website will always be my priority. I am not giving up on that but my typing may be slower. The irony is that having gone through secretarial college not knowing …
Read on »Something inspirational:
“There is a voice that doesn’t use words. Listen.”
JALAL-ad-Din RUMI, Persian Poet, Mystic
Read on »Not enough listening and too much talking. Our job isn’t so much to give our opinion, but to listen instead, or better still, allow the other person to ask for an opinion, without us thinking it’s our right to give one, let alone stand in judgment.
Perhaps that’s where we’re going wrong. We assume we have a right, rather than think about what’s right or what the other person wants. To assume is to limit the mind. To assume is to accept …
Read on »Ginger Parkin with rhubarb
‘Recipe adapted from bbc.co.uk/food/recipes’
Ingredients:
For the Parkin
150g/5½oz soft light brown sugar …
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