Taking the first step

We often know exactly what needs to be done but for various reasons find ways to try and get around doing it. But eventually we find ourselves back where we started knowing that all we need to do is take the first step. It might feel like the most terrifying the world. You might end … Continue reading Taking the first step →

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 →

All you need

And maybe all you need to do is take a deep breath and let go. You have the opportunity to take control of the way you want to feel even though you may not realise it. It's often only when you decide that you want something more or something different that you become aware of … Continue reading All you need →

The importance of a helping hand

With age I've come to understand the importance of a helping hand. I think it was the words 'everybody needs a hand to hold, to pick you up when you fall' from the song If you lean on me by California Dreams. The song was about being there to support the person you care about. … Continue reading The importance of a helping hand →

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 →

Inspired by: Grace Jones

Grace Jones is amazing. She's a creative pioneer who many famous people have been heavily influenced by, often unbeknownst to their fans (and sometimes even the people themselves). She's Jamaican which is where my family are from, and she's been a model, singer and even an actress. Grace has always had this distinctive masculine whilst … Continue reading Inspired by: Grace Jones →