The way we think and the thoughts that we have are of far less importance than the way we feel. Thoughts are random...feelings can be controlled and directed. Feelings are very much about reaction and it's the way we respond to the thoughts that we have that will dictate the direction of our lives. There … Continue reading That Thinking Feeling
Now. It Is Ours.
Living in the moment and making the most of each and every day does not excuse us from the necessity to do some planning. What it does, however, is give us the focus to live the lives we have as fully as possible. Spontaneity may be exciting but it is not the answer to everything. … Continue reading Now. It Is Ours.
Here, Now And Today
We draw strength, reassurance and confidence from the individuals around us. Unfortunately the opposite is also true. If we lack insight or vision, the company we keep can have an adverse effect on our wellbeing. It starts at a psychological level. In time, however, what we think and how we interpret that which we see … Continue reading Here, Now And Today
Correction Through Connection
Many people find the topic of mental wellbeing far too confrontational...and that attitude is potentially dangerous. Choosing to ignore or avoid the help that is available is choosing to accept a state of mind that is often less than it could be. Struggles can be eased...the psychological load that we carry can be lightened - … Continue reading Correction Through Connection
Proof Is In The Putting
For every truth there is a lie. For every argument there is a defense. For every wrong there is a right. Around every corner is a contradiction, a challenge to what we believe and how we think. Rarely is something that it appears to be at first glance. Confusion can be all-consuming and, when in … Continue reading Proof Is In The Putting
The Challenge Of Balance
Living life involves the ongoing effort of looking for the balance between action and reaction. Both are needed. Without action there can be no progress, no development and little in the way of realistic expectation. Without reaction there is no way of making sense of our situation and deciding if it's the place we are … Continue reading The Challenge Of Balance
The Great Decide
We make decisions every day. Some are important while others are so minor they require little thought. The refusal to decide is acceptance of the mistaken belief that there will be no change. Deliberate and selective ignorance is no protection. Whatever is may not simply continue to be by virtue of the fact that we … Continue reading The Great Decide
Me, Myself, Eye To Eye
It's true that knowledge is power. The more we know, the stronger we can be. But knowledge is no preventative when it comes to mistakes. We can know, but still make the wrong decision. We can repeat past errors. We can be well aware of all the options and make the wrong choice. It's only … Continue reading Me, Myself, Eye To Eye
The Time Is Now
Finding the strength, determination and focus to face new challenges can be far from easy. The alternative is deliberate ignorance and refusal. One is to fly, the other to falter. The problem is that every-day existence brings with it new challenges and a response is demanded. We can anticipate but preparation can be sketchy, unreliable … Continue reading The Time Is Now
Getting Starts With Giving
Love and peace is far more than a forgotten mantra from a generation now lost in the mists of time. We spend our life seeking one and craving the other in a bid to make our existence as comfortable and content as it can be. In the meantime we scramble to maintain and retain whatever … Continue reading Getting Starts With Giving
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