“A psychiatrist once told me early in treatment, “Stop trying to make me like you,” and what a sobering and welcome smack in the face that statement was. Yet somehow, every day of my life is still a campaign for…
read more“Around here, however, we don’t look backwards for very long. We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things, because we’re curious…and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” – Walt Disney Company on ‘Creativity’ Creativity is something…
read moreThis year has really been a bit of a blur since our holiday in March when Jack and I were stuck in Mexico wondering if BA would be sending a plane to bring us home! (Have you noticed how time…
read more“That’s when I first learned that it wasn’t enough to just do your job; you had to have an interest in it, even a passion for it.” – Charles Bukowski For most people, their job makes up a significant portion…
read more“Sometimes all a person wants is an empathetic ear; all he or she needs is to talk it out. Just offering a listening ear and an understanding heart for his or her suffering can be a big comfort.” – Roy…
read more“Don’t be afraid of your fears. They’re not there to scare you. They’re there to let you know that something is worth it.” –C. JoyBell C. on how to deal with fear. Although we may not like to admit it,…
read more“Your emotions make you human. Even the unpleasant ones have a purpose. Don’t lock them away. If you ignore them, they just get louder and angrier.” – Sabaa Tahir, ‘A Torch Against the Night’ Emotions are present and vitally important. They help…
read moreNormally at this time of year Jack and I would be out in Soho celebrating Pride with friends and strangers. This year is a bit quieter, but with everything going on in our world I believe Pride’s message of inclusivity, diversity…
read moreMeditation is the simple practice of coming to a stop and exploring your experience with the intention of cultivating presence, awareness and kindness. Think of it as navigating from doing mode to being mode. Meditation often feels very ordinary –…
read moreNeil Seligman: A Journey Into One’s Own Mind Neil has collaborated with American Express Essentials to bring you a peice about connecting with the self… “Stressed out? Overwhelmed? Anxious about the future? Mindfulness expert Neil Seligman advises taking a moment…
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