Why we Mustn't be Defined

Date 8 November 2019
Author Ilana Estelle
We define ourselves by the standards we create. Those standards are a checklist of our behaviour, ethics and morality. Each of our stories contain a set of standards that our parents set for us, which we continue to define ourselves ...
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Men and Mental Health

Date 5 November 2019
Author Ilana Estelle
Mental health is something that concerns us all. It’s not just something women deal with, it’s something men have to cope with too. But statistics show that 40% of men don’t talk to anyone about their mental health. Mental health ...
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Environmental Consciousness

Date 2 November 2019
Author Ilana Estelle
We must consciously think about our planet and the ‘universe’ as we go about our daily lives, think about global warming and how we’re contributing to problems with the planet; we need to do more. We 'must' consciously ...
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It's all in the tone

Date 31 October 2019
Author Ilana Estelle
We set the tone, through our words and actions, how we get to live our lives. What we say, how we behave, the energy we bring, will either move us towards a desired outcome, or an outcome less desirable. Setting the Tone ...
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Let Someone Go

Date 27 October 2019
Author Ilana Estelle
When we let someone go, we often do it with a heavy heart. It's because of the heavy heart that it's important not to look at why you've let that person go – but instead understand the reasoning behind your decision. Holding onto ...
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Fate and Destiny

Date 24 October 2019
Author Ilana Estelle
“Destiny is a word that implies an ending: a destination to one's life. When two people were ‘destined for each other’, they've given in to a notion that the journey is complete. The best definition to fate that I've heard ...
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At Peace

Date 20 October 2019
Author Ilana Estelle
We would have to continually live on a desert island to have peace, with no access to what’s going on in the world. Life doesn’t work like that, but us changing certain thoughts, means we can work towards finding a little peace ...
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Toxic Personality Traits

Date 17 October 2019
Author Ilana Estelle
No one is born toxic. Toxic environments are usually responsible for toxic personality traits. Those who are toxic, may look like everyone else, disguised as a family member, partner and best friend. Being around anyone toxic ...
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Self-discovery

Date 13 October 2019
Author Ilana Estelle
Self-discovery is about finding your purpose, discovering your beliefs. Discovering things about yourself, means having to dig deep into your childhood, to reveal some of the experiences that have shaped you. Self-discovery ...
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A Parent's Intention

Date 11 October 2019
Author Ilana Estelle
Even with good intentions, being a parent isn’t an easy job. In some respects, it’s the nature of what parenting is. Loving parents will make decisions around what they think is best for their children that may not sit well with their ...
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A Culture of Blame

Date 9 October 2019
Author Ilana Estelle
We should look and think outside the box, instead of apportioning blame, if we are to meet with success. The world is based around a culture of blame, characterised by an unwillingness to accept responsibility for our mistakes ...
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Being Misjudged

Date 5 October 2019
Author Ilana Estelle
‘Once you awaken, you will have no interest in judging those who sleep.’ - James Blanchard Cisneros. For those of you who understand your life and what your life means, you won’t want or need to judge others, even though ...
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