Today I am celebrating my birthday. At least that’s what other people think I should be doing. The truth is, I’m reflecting on the fact that another year of my life has passed by in the blink of an eye - and I’m not sure if I feel like celebrating that at all. Don’t get me wrong - I enjoy birthdays. Not for the presents, but for the unconditional love and goodwill I … [Read more...] about Must I celebrate my birthday?
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All you need is love, laughter… and rainbows
Following on from yesterday’s post about the overwhelming positivity of the English language, I wanted to take a longer look at the top 50 most positive words as compiled by the University of Vermont after analysing billions of words from a variety of sources. It makes fascinating reading. Here’s the top 10 in full: 1. Laughter 2. Happiness 3. Love 4. Happy 5. Laughed 6. Laugh 7. … [Read more...] about All you need is love, laughter… and rainbows
Oh, what a lovely language!
Having been a writer and journalist for more than 30 years, I never fail to be seduced and intrigued by language. We use words to construct meaning and context for our lives, therefore the language we use is extremely important. So I was fascinated to find out about a recent study that shows English is an overwhelmingly positive language. It started with a mathemetician at the University of … [Read more...] about Oh, what a lovely language!
I’m fine. No really… Well, actually, I’m not fine at all
It’s a conversation you probably have several times a day. Except it’s not really a conversation at all. "Hi, how are you?" "I’m fine thanks. And you?" "Mustn’t grumble!" You’ve scored points for being polite and sociable but none for content or meaning. And if you don’t really feel fine at all, and actually you’re masking depression or sadness, … [Read more...] about I’m fine. No really… Well, actually, I’m not fine at all
I want to tell me a story
Last night I visited a friend who has two children - one almost three, the other eight months old. They’re an absolute delight to be around and I realised it’s almost impossible to be in your head while you’re with little ones. Stay in your heart and you experience the joy of childhood all over again. It’s all about play, of course - especially for the toddler - but … [Read more...] about I want to tell me a story
The snowflake pattern of your soul is emerging… each of us is a unique, creative individual. - Julia Cameron … [Read more...] about
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