Reflect on the lessons and growth during 2017
In the last few days of 2017 I'm taking some time to reflect on the year. I am reviewing what I've learnt, what I spent my time doing and how much I've progress...
Tag: family
My Quest is lost on those closest to me
It is my quest to guide people towards a happy life, something that I've created for myself. Sadly, my family members aren't open to learning from my lessons.
My Introversion affects my Extroverted child
I feel like a social disappointment to my youngest, extroverted child. But I have to be me - a natural introvert, and I have to balance both our needs for a har...
Grief Brings Perspective
Our cat passed away this weekend and her loss has given me some perspective on life. Being with the ones we love and appreciating them is far more important tha...
Peace is Found Within?
Peace is found within, or so I hear. I've been meditating for a few months now and I still feel disturbed by the noise in my environment. I'm not sure that it's...
Dreams or Parenting?
I don't believe in choosing between my dreams and my children. I think they can all mesh together in a life that is rich, fulfilling and fun. I'm choosing both!
Silver Pool of Light
A recent experience at the beach helped me to appreciate the character of my four-year-old daughter and to notice how I can now relish things now that I'm recov...
You’ve Changed
Chronic illness has changed me. It broke me completely. And the new me is a much improved version of the old me, even if some don't agree.
The Safety of Boundaries
The safety of boundaries protected me from the stress my father maintained in my life. I was resolved to keep him out of my life. And then he had a heart attack...
Sanctuary
This weekend I travelled to celebrate my grandmother’s 90th birthday. It was a wonderful celebration and we all took turns to honour her and to celebrate her im...