Why do bad things happen?

Date 4 November 2014
Author Ilana Estelle
I am sure many of us ask that same question, why do bad things happen to good people when they get caught up in unfortunate circumstances? We will all have different thoughts on this, but this is my understanding and belief. It may look as if bad things happen to…
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An element of care

Date 3 November 2014
Author Ilana Estelle
Having gone through years of not knowing that I had Cerebral Palsy, it would be very easy for me to continue to see those people responsible negatively and in a bad light, but looking at the bigger picture I’m not sure how fair that would be. Although on our part…
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Valuing others' opinions

Date 1 November 2014
Author Ilana Estelle
I believe it’s important for us to learn to value other people’s opinions, even when their opinions differ from our own. Giving value to others, helps us emotionally grow. It’s rare for people to have the same perceptions and agree on ...
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Dealing with hopelessness

Date 31 October 2014
Author Ilana Estelle
I understand too well, can resonate and find it sad when a parent lives with guilt when something happens to their child. With the passing yesterday of Michael Payne, father of Sarah Payne who was killed some years ago, how within seconds not only does a life change, but a…
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Anticipate

Date 29 October 2014
Author Ilana Estelle
I anticipate my next move, not because I’m ready, but I know that if I don’t, what I fail to anticipate may blow up in my face. Mum used to say: ‘time and tide wait for no man’ and she was right. Time or issues don’t wait for us. When…
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Challenging our thoughts

Date 26 October 2014
Author Ilana Estelle
I believe we must challenge and continue to challenge our thoughts, because that’s the only way we’ll begin to understand our life and the way we do things. It’s not always enough to just run with things without bringing new understanding on those things. It is only through our understanding…
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Unconscious reckoning

Date 25 October 2014
Author Ilana Estelle
Our unconscious thoughts play their part in our conscious every day conversations. For example, resentment provoked by angry conflicts between two people, will automatically encapsulate into feelings of enmity that go back further than the presenting disagreement. The strong reaction of resentment almost always never appears to be warranted by…
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Emotions & disability

Date 22 October 2014
Author Ilana Estelle
A disability is difficult for the child with the disability. Not only is a disability difficult for the child, but it can be difficult for the family dealing with a sibling or child that is disabled. I’m not sure how many people consciously stop to think about that concept. Others…
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What is normal?

Date 19 October 2014
Author Ilana Estelle
I’ve asked myself this question many times before. What is normal? What one person perceives as being normal, another person won’t. My definition of normal is something that’s usual or typical or something expected that doesn’t deviate from the norm. Normal seems to be based around behaviour. When it comes…
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Seeking parents' approval

Date 14 October 2014
Author Ilana Estelle
Unfortunately, when we’re not told we’re loved, or we’re not told that our parents are proud of us, we will spend a lifetime trying to seek their approval; that we’re worthy of their love and support. We shouldn't have to seek our parents’ approval. The fact that a parent can…
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Draw a line

Date 10 October 2014
Author Ilana Estelle
There are always different meanings on different words and phrases that bring about a different thought process from us. I came across a phrase the other day that resonated with me greatly. It’s a phrase that changed my thinking. When we ‘draw a line in the sand’ we put a…
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Irritable behaviour

Date 8 October 2014
Author Ilana Estelle
As a child, I was never consciously aware, or even understood why when someone said something to me it was like a time-bomb going off. I was irritable at everyone. I can’t remember what exactly irritated me, but being blamed for things that I know clearly weren’t my fault, acted…
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