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 →

A return to childhood things

I was 18 years old sitting on a swing in a park at dusk. I felt lost at the time and also a little hopeless. I didn’t know what to do, what I should or even could do and so I sat swinging on the swing. It was a return to something I loved to … Continue reading A return to childhood things →

Work break

A sign that you might be in the wrong job is how you feel when you take time off. Is the work break like an escape from your dreary everyday reality that you dread going back to. Or is it time to relax and recharge but you actually look forward to going back. Career happiness … Continue reading Work break →

Music and feelings

Whilst listening to the songs, I also read the comments. This music was making people feel something and bringing them joy. It's nice to think about how this singer is capable of doing that to people he's never met, the majority of which he will never meet. I even found myself smiling, feeling inspired even. … Continue reading Music and feelings →

The consequence of conditional happiness

It often begins with the phrase 'I'll be happy when...'. I've done it a multitude of times. I've said it about grades, employment, relationships and even my weight. But I've come to find that when I finally get the things I'm seeking they don't actually make me happier. One east example is from a couple … Continue reading The consequence of conditional happiness →

Debbies brother

It's quite challenging being around someone who seems to have a dark view of the world. It's easy to get caught in their viewpoint because you feel almost guilty for having that pep in your step. Debbies brother could be handsome, smart, kind and even make you laugh. But at the end of the day, … Continue reading Debbies brother →