Focus on the now and tell me what problem you have at this moment.Eckhart Tolle This is a hectic time of year for most people, and I’m no exception. The stillness I try to enjoy a little of each day often evaporates, leaving me feeling heavy and tired. It doesn’t seem to matter how much … Continue reading Creating problems, and solving them: mind-made problems and how to deal with them
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Weekly articles full of musings and observations on topics that are capturing my curiosity.
Small Wins: Cheat Codes for Life
I was listening to a phone in on the radio last week. The presenter was inviting people to call in with their reactions to a caller whose morning alarm clock goes off in ten minute increments a full two hours before he has to get out of bed! “What kind of lunacy is this?” I … Continue reading Small Wins: Cheat Codes for Life
An Undeniable Urge to get Outside
I spent a lovely couple of days with my new nephew last week. In the days leading up to his birth I was busy helping care for my young niece and nephew. This is nice work if you can get it, and I’m in the fortunate position that my brother is also my boss, so … Continue reading An Undeniable Urge to get Outside
The Kids are Alright
I’m lucky enough to have brought two wonderful children into this world. My daughter is a movie buff who is constantly making things; mind maps for her studies, art for her walls, presents for her friends, animations on her phone. My son likes to play. He’ll draw games, play games, make up games, but where … Continue reading The Kids are Alright
Right brain living in a left brain world: the quest for more of the right stuff
My husband and I have been working together recently. He called from a business trip, and instead of the usual greeting launched straight into work-related questions. Immediately I recognised where his head was at. He was rushing to get work done in between meetings, and he was talking to me with his business brain. Fortunately … Continue reading Right brain living in a left brain world: the quest for more of the right stuff
Mushroom Madness!
I had a list of a few deep and meaningful topics I might blog about this week, when a trip to the woods led to a mushroom fascination that has gripped me so magnificently I had to write about it! (Sorry if you wanted deep and meaningful, but you’re getting mushrooms). The mushrooms may have … Continue reading Mushroom Madness!
Do me a favour: passing the parcel of good feelings
I’ve been thinking about favours recently, and more specifically how I don’t like asking for them. I’m happy to offer them though, how does that work? It’s all to do with the feel goods. If I ask for a favour then I can feel indebted, and that doesn’t feel good, but if I give one, … Continue reading Do me a favour: passing the parcel of good feelings
Golden
I journal diurnal the thoughts from my head Set down on the page I put them to bed Tuck them in tight and kiss them goodbye As they settle for slumber with soft sleepy eyes No more dancing or twirling or spinning around No more pulling the rug from up off the ground My thoughts … Continue reading Golden
Put it on a fridge magnet: rules to live by
My mind has been coming up with all sorts of slogans lately, the kind that should be made into a crocheted wall hanging, or a fridge magnet. Being no good at crochet and having no magnets in the immediate vicinity, I decided to share them with you lovely people. They’re nothing new here, more a … Continue reading Put it on a fridge magnet: rules to live by
What to wear: how clothing impacts our behaviour
When I was younger, I used to dress for occasions according to what I thought the people I was with would approve of, or what I thought made me look attractive. The heap of discarded outfits would grow larger along with my frustration as I proclaimed I had nothing to wear! My schoolgirl error was … Continue reading What to wear: how clothing impacts our behaviour
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