It’s interesting what we let into our homes and our lives and what we keep out. It’s interesting what we consider dangerous or a threat. Rarely do we know our neighbors anymore. We don’t let our kids walk home by themselves from school or play unsupervised in our neighborhoods. We tend to lock up our houses, deadbolt on the doors, and bar the windows. We keep out tangible, understandable threats but often leave ourselves wide open to the other kinds of dangers. Technology is a connection point. it is the way we reach out and connect – to information, to … Continue reading →

Sounds silly, right? Since this is a blog I figured I don’t have to be serious ALL the time. But really, I am serious. You could replace Harry Potter with a variety of things; “Twilight”, “Stark Trek”, “iPads”, “Oakland Raiders” – anything that creates passion and allows for group experiences. The experience is similar….utter bliss. Sure there is a geek/nerd vibe to this, but one cannot doubt the validity of the claim that being a part of a group of people who love something passionately brings happiness and a sense of belonging. Although I personally missed the Harry Potter boat … Continue reading →

If you suffer from anxiety or depression you will know that the thoughts that you think have a big impact on the way that you feel. And as anxiety and depression are not only conditions in their own right, but also tag along as part of an array of symptoms of other conditions such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, then it is important to have as many tricks in your recovery bag to help you overcome these debilitating feelings. While medication has its place in alleviating the symptoms of anxiety and depression, there are many more practical ways in which … Continue reading →

Following on from More Thoughts to Ponder (1), here are some more thought-provoking quotations to get you thinking about how you live your life and what you hope to achieve by the end of it. Failure is the path of least persistence. Unknown Failure is only the opportunity to begin again, this time more wisely. Unknown Man is a goal-seeking animal. His life only has meaning if he is reaching out and striving for his goals. Aristotle Act enthusiastic and you become enthusiastic. Dale Carnegie Life’s blows cannot break a person whose spirit is warmed at the fire of enthusiasm. … Continue reading →

Need a shot of positivism in your life? Thinking positive thoughts makes you feel lighter and the world seems a happier place. Thinking negatively is guaranteed to bring you down, both emotionally and physically. How we feel is largely a perception of our environment, so why not think positively and enjoy your day? Here are some thoughts to help you on your way: True love does not come from finding the perfect person, but by learning to see an imperfect person perfectly. Jason Jordan Looking back, I have this to regret. That too often when I loved, I did not … Continue reading →

With so much doom and gloom about, sometimes we have to make a concerted effort to think of the positive things in our lives. Alternatively, we can also find it useful to read another person’s take on life that we have never thought if before. With that in mind, here are some positive thoughts plus food for thought. Maybe one or more will resonate with you and change you life for the better, even if only for the moment. And life is merely a series of moments, so the more positive these moments can be, the better your overall life … Continue reading →

Some of us are lucky enough to have friends for life. Perhaps we met them on our first day at school and that was it – glued together for life through a series of boyfriends, exams, spouses, children, break-ups and illnesses. Most times we accumulate friends at different stages of our lives; some we keep, some we lose track of. But sometimes we have friends who really aren’t healthy for us and we would be better of without, but somehow we just never get around to breaking the bond. Take for example the case of Jane and Samantha. Jane and … Continue reading →