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!
Storytelling
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
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
How to live live without regret
It’s a sunny winter’s afternoon, about 3.15pm - chilly, but all seems well with the world. What if I told you that, despite appearances, this was your last day of life? What would you do in your final hours? What would be your biggest regret? What would you have done more of? And less of? Bronnie Ware, an Australian nurse, spent several years working in palliative care, tending to … [Read more...] about How to live live without regret
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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No doubt the universe is unfolding as it should…
When I was thinking of a theme for today’s post, for some reason Desiderata popped into my mind. This inspirational prose poem, written by Max Ehrmann in the 1920s, became popular with the make-love-not-war generation. It appeared on every student’s bedroom wall and was recorded several times, most notably by US talk show host Les Crane. I was a teenager when this was a hit in the … [Read more...] about No doubt the universe is unfolding as it should…