Quit talking

Date 23 June 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
I find it amazing that when we’re children, we’re curious about the world and the environment. Through our curiosity we want to explore more. But as the adult all that changes, but still we must make it happen. We need to quit talking about the things we want to happen…
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Why we shouldn't tease

Date 21 June 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
Growing up with brothers or sisters leaves us open to being teased. Big brothers tend to tease their sisters. You can normally tell when someone is teasing, but how far must a tease go, before it begins to materialise into something more than just a tease? Why do we tease?…
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Insular behaviour

Date 18 June 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
As a small child, I had all the hallmarking of insular behaviour. I had an insular personality. I mostly shied away from people and the world in general. I hated being noticed. My upbringing and environment had a lot to do with it. It could be that we are generally…
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Turning the other cheek

Date 16 June 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
Do we turn the other cheek or run away when it comes to problems that we need to sort out, and do you begin to throw doubt on your abilities? We know what we need to deal with, but uncertainty stops us in our tracks. But turning the other cheek,…
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More CP and health concerns

Date 7 June 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
I was trying to do some more research last night on Cerebral Palsy. I have written one or two journals about the lack of information on Cerebral Palsy, but I still can’t help but feel that because there is nothing beyond what I already know, I somehow will come across…
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Confrontation and its merits

Date 6 June 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
Confrontation is probably something we’ve all had to deal with, but if we can’t avoid it, how do we then deal with being confronted? It is inevitable that disagreements, arguments and confrontations may happen when we say something that others think inappropriate or offensive, without us thinking about what we…
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People who are stubborn

Date 5 June 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
We’ve probably all been stubborn at some point in our lives, but when does being stubborn interfere with your life, your family and friendships? Stubborn people think they’re right most or all of the time. It’s pointless trying to tell someone who is too stubborn to listen, because they only…
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My reflective mood

Date 3 June 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
I am not sure how I think or feel this morning, but I tend to go through these phases. Things tick over nicely, then my bad thoughts and feelings are there, like a bolt out of the blue. I know I would have been more emotionally settled with support. I’ll…
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Do we think before we speak?

Date 2 June 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
When I was little, thinking before I spoke wasn’t something I regularly did. It wasn’t because I was wilful, or because I had an opinion, but because I was struggling with something. Through frustration and anger I lashed out. Perhaps others can relate, but how many of us know that’s…
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A passion for life

Date 31 May 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
Passion allows us to feel courage and follow our convictions and gives us a strong sense of self, so we can take those first steps out into the world. Passion comes from feeling confident, from knowing everything we need to know about ourselves, understanding our experiences and our lives. For…
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Children's confidence

Date 29 May 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
Confidence is the backbone of our ability to function in our lives. There are so many things we will get wrong, when we lack the confidence. If parents engage their children when they’re small, they will engage with confidence, as adults. Children may not understand how to articulate their thoughts…
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Changing our behaviour

Date 24 May 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
I have always been fascinated by how with a little understanding we can change things. I want to elaborate more on how when we work towards changing the subconscious, we will change the conscious and we will change. The subconscious is the key to us maintaining a positive attitude. The…
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