Inspirational
Why lockdown has been so SO difficult for some people
Here you’ll find some examples of scenarios that have made lockdown horrendous for some people.
I reflect on these and share what I’m trying to do because of it.
Children
Nobody sees me…
There may be multiple circumstances when we are invisible to others, but you’re not alone and you never have to be.
Personal
Dangerous: when we’re SURE we have all the facts
What’s prompted me to write this? Well…a few things have happened recently, and that’s triggered a whole chain of thoughts. The most recent event was catching up with family and having a discussion about the allegations made against certain celebrities. Some of us were convinced that the accused were guilty Read more…
Culture
A guided walking tour about street art
Find out what I thought of the guided walking tour about street art, on and around, Brick Lane.
Children
Why it might be a GOOD thing to speak ‘behind someone’s back
Now when you read the title, you may think that I’m talking about gossiping or being unkind about others when they’re physically absent. However, the intentions behind this article are positive and kind. My aim is for conversations, in specific circumstances, to be encouraging and respectful. What we hear seeps Read more…
Relationships
They have it so much better than I do!
Comparing I’ve become increasingly aware of how much I compare, and that often, it happened without me even realising! It also seems that it either serves no real purpose to my situation, it hurts or makes me crave what I don’t have. It takes me away from being grateful for Read more…
Relationships
Have you ever TRULY listened?
I suspect you might be thinking “What a strange thing to ask! Of course I’ve listened before!” Defining listening Listening can be defined as “to pay attention to someone or something in order to hear what is being said, sung, played, etc.” but what do I mean by truly listening? Background noise When Read more…
