Something inspirational:

“This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.”

TENZIN GYATSO, the 14th Dalai Lama

Ilana Estelle is a mental health and wellbeing advocate who combines educational insight with her personal experience of living with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. She holds diplomas in Counselling, Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Therapy, Psychotherapy and Counselling, and Stress Management. Through her writing, Ilana supports others in navigating their emotional, mental, and physical health challenges. In addition to writing for The CP Diary, her work has appeared in healthy lifestyle magazines. Ilana is also the author of three books: Cerebral Palsy: A Story – Finding the Calm After the Storm, Spirituality, Healing and Me, and Survival: The Covid Years – Time for Change.

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4 comments on “My Philosophy”

  1. It sounds like a very simple way to think. I'm not really sure of what I believe in as far as a religion, but it would help to at least believe in myself.

    I'm not sure if that makes sense,but I hope it does.

    1. What you say makes complete sense Randy. We have to believe in ourselves first to know what we like and dislike.

      It's the same with religion and our beliefs. It all goes hand in hand.

  2. I find that sometimes my brain and heart are conflicted. But in the end I always side with my heart. If you can't trust your heart, what else is there? 🙂

    1. It's a hard one I know, but when faced with choice I follow my heart. my gut feeling and intuition every time.

      My intuition and my thoughts all come from my heart, that's my starting point in making my decisions, whatever those decisions are.

      I am sure you will work it out Justin. Thank you so much for posting.

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