The human mind

Date 24 May 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
The mind is a complex and powerful tool. It enables us to think, remember and reason with ourselves and with others, as well as problem solve. The mind also helps us assess complex thoughts, recall past experiences and turn our ideas into realities; but for it to work effectively, it…
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Accepting criticism

Date 23 May 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
As a child, I didn’t notice because I was too angry, but criticism is nothing more than another person’s observation of us. If there is an issue there we must deal with it, but first we should recognise it. Issues with 'criticism' The problem with criticism, is that how others…
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Quiet time

Date 21 May 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
For most of us, sitting when we could be doing something constructive may seem a little boring, but that’s the idea about spending time on our own. Just a few minutes a day, gives us time to think and be at one with ourselves.  I usually take quiet time to…
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My unresolved issue

Date 20 May 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
My life has always been up and down dealing with a physical disability over the years. Dealing with a physical, mental and emotional disability meant that I would always have to work through different problems in my life. Uncertainties around illness How I deal with a close one around a…
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Being disillusioned

Date 18 May 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
There is no getting away from the fact that my life has been a lie. Yes, I have lived a lie and have been disillusioned for all of my life, in one way or another. Apportioning blame How many of us may fill in the gaps, between what we think…
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Peace of mind

Date 16 May 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
“The definition of peace of mind is the absence of anxiety or mental stress.” It should be conducive to emotional and physical wellbeing. It can also give us increased energy, improved memory and ...
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Conquering anxiety

Date 13 May 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
As a child, my disability wasn’t addressed and I had anxiety. I needed help with those. For some of us, our issues may be the things we don’t want to have to deal with. I wanted to deal with everything. Feeling uneasy about an issue or situation can lead to…
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Fighting for life

Date 11 May 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
It is hard watching a loved one go through difficulties just trying to live one more day, one more week, or one more month. I am sure there will be many of us out there just like me having to live and watch this same scenario. When someone is 83,…
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My thoughts yesterday

Date 10 May 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
I wanted yesterday to end, but the truth is, I didn’t want it to start. I didn’t want to have to deal with my day. I wanted those around me to work from the same page, but the reality is that they don’t and we may not always be equipped.…
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Spiritual awareness

Date 7 May 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
Even as a child, I was innately aware of a built-in intuition, which became my ‘eyes and ears’ and ‘spiritual awareness,’ but because I struggled emotionally, it never presented itself in those times, but in my more lucid moments it was there. Spiritual Growth The older I got and the…
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Unsettled again

Date 5 May 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
I have days where I’m feeling really strong and focused and just get on with things, then I become emotionally unsettled again. I know my life will move on and I will finally be more settled, but everything is taking so long to work through. I still have so many…
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Expectations

Date 4 May 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
With parental encouragement, children can think and dream about their own futures. Children should be encouraged to dream, to know what their potential is and to be encouraged to achieve it. Encouragement Not only does potential encourage wider thought, but it encourages children to be confident, independent and be more…
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