Things feel better today

Date 12 April 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
Things feel better today. After months of my head being in a fog, I finally feel we have turned a corner this morning with Claudia passing her practical driving test. It couldn’t have come at a better time. Still a lot of the old stuff to deal with, but things…
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My constant uncertainties

Date 9 April 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
We all have temporary periods of worry, that’s a given, but my worries seem to be anything but temporary, they have literally moved in. I am looking at yet more uncertainty, and extended family issues around my father’s illness. I am trying to find a place where I can function.…
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How we define ourselves

Date 8 April 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
I believe that our life experiences pave the way for us to define ourselves as well as other people defining us. As a child, I was always being defined and compared to my twin. People knew the rest of my family by their relationship with my parents and other family…
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Relationships and hidden issues

Date 4 April 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
Relationships may sometimes reveal our own hidden issues. Have you ever noticed that when you see, or are in the company of someone who is annoyed, or angry, a part of what you see in them is usually a reflection of a hidden issue in you? Sometimes what others say…
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Perfecting your goals

Date 1 April 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
Goals are meant to inspire us, but instead they may throw us off balance. A positive lifestyle can help us lead a more positive life, with a more positive outcome. To achieve our goals, we should incorporate a positive mind-set. For example, if we decide to go to the gym,…
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The eternal sceptic

Date 30 March 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
Many of us may know someone who lives and has made an occupation of being an eternal sceptic. People who may continually choose to question, or throw doubt on another person’s knowledge. Being an eternal sceptic Anyone who is an eternal sceptic, may have his or her own opinions, may…
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Judgment and Spirituality

Date 27 March 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
As someone who is spiritual, I have never made anyone believe what I believe, or judge someone for what they believe. It’s simply not my way. We grow and evolve As individuals we grow, and we evolve. Who we are today is not who we will be tomorrow, or who…
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Stress and my resolve

Date 24 March 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
Sometimes an issue will wake me. I go to sleep with little issues, particularly when I’m tired, but I usually wake early, with a thought and not necessarily an answer to any unresolved issues. It wasn’t the pattern I had as a child. As a child, I couldn’t get to…
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Treading water again

Date 23 March 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
Just when I thought we were turning a corner on our luck yesterday, we found ourselves facing another hurdle. I just want something to go right, something that we can smile about, something that shows us we’re moving forward on the last ...
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Self-doubt

Date 21 March 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
I’m feeling despondent today and as a result I’m beginning to doubt myself, but I know that I have no reason to. I act on my intuition and use that as my guide to make any decisions I have to make. Any emails I send out, phone calls I have…
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Giving your best

Date 20 March 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
It’s very frustrating when you know you give of your best, but others don’t see it as your best. I’ve heard it said, it has everything to do with others not meeting their own exacting standards. It may also be because they set their own standards, which they expect others…
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My yesterday

Date 18 March 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
I can’t be bothered to do or think about anything. I don’t think I’m unhappy because I feel fairly relaxed, but it probably comes from having to deal with so much this week. I’m thinking about myself and not putting much thought into anything else. I know I will have…
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