If you want to write something but nothing good comes to mind, you might think say that you have writers block. And so perhaps you take a break from writing, convinced that you have nothing good in you to pour out at this time. But you'll be back to writing once the cloud clears and … Continue reading It might not be writers block
Petal picking and other ways to make decisions
You know that thing you do as kid or maybe just that thing in general of picking flower petals and saying 'he loves me, he loves me not'. Or maybe flipping a coin or rolling dice and saying 'if it lands on X then i'll...'. I recently started doing that again but with other things. … Continue reading Petal picking and other ways to make decisions
A writers confidence
My writing habit was born from journaling which explains why I write with such confidence. I'm used to writing about my thoughts on life and things I've experienced, in fact I'm incredibly comfortable doing it. Granted a blog is more open than a journal but the practice is the same. It's been more than a … Continue reading A writers confidence
From beginning to end (plus my favourite albums)
Music has played a significant part in my life from a young age. 90s and early 00s music brings back memories of childhood, growing up and my sisters. But it's only in the past couple of years that I've started listening to albums from beginning to end. Nothing compares to falling in love with an … Continue reading From beginning to end (plus my favourite albums)
The generosity of strangers
There are people I've never met and will probably never meet that have impacted my life more than many people in my life. I love that through youtube, newsletters, blogs, instagram and twitter, I'm able to consume things that have the ability to change or impact my life on a daily basis. It's all down … Continue reading The generosity of strangers
Always a dreamer
I think I've always been a bit of a daydreamer but also someone who can spend long amounts of time in their own thoughts and their own company. I did that so freely as a child and it's only really as I got older that it felt like it became an issue. I fell into … Continue reading Always a dreamer
Waiting for flames
I was reflecting on an old friendship recently and I realised how empty and almost meaningless it had become. I think it's difficult to let go of a friendship where the passing of time has changed the way things were. But there's only so much you can give and there's only so much you should … Continue reading Waiting for flames
Paris is burning
Last night I read the news that the Notre Dame in Paris was burning, apparently it was 850 years old. Today I read an article about rich people offering millions to fix it. At first I thought that it was amazing that they were willing to offer so much money but then I changed my … Continue reading Paris is burning
The opposite of going with the flow
I'm more than certain that there's a quote that goes something like: It's easier to ride the wave than it is to resist the tide But there's a time for both of those things. A time to go with the flow and a time to go against it. The interesting thing about life is that … Continue reading The opposite of going with the flow
A pep in your step and a smile on your face
That was me after bumping into a good friend on the way to work. A morning catch up talking about the work we do, how we spend our free time and the need for stimulation. Things have changed in the 7 years this person and I have been friends. We've grown and so have our … Continue reading A pep in your step and a smile on your face
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