JEALOUSY can only exist when we forget our individual worth; emotionally  self-abandon and lack self-confidence. This unsettling emotion, JEALOUSY is often an unwelcome silent guest at many peopl...

“The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves and wiser people are so full of self doubt.”   I have found Bertrand Russell’s wisdom to be t...

When it comes to maintaining an attitude of GRATITUDE 24/7 let’s face it, it’s bloody challenging to do when problems arise. Problems encourage us to create solutions and grow. I started m...

STRUGGLE is a sure sign that we are wrestling with change. I have known a great deal of struggle in my life, maybe you have too. I have made some mega changes, that is why. However, I have come to be ...

“You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” Thank you Buddha for the reminder! If we emotionally live for people’s acceptance, we will feel like it is ...

Feeling powerless is not a place most of us as adults enjoy. However, these two big words are romanticised, confused and misused way too often for the liking of this devoted, apprentice wordsmith. Wha...

Protection in life is essential for our survival. We need to protect ourselves from fear and surrender ourselves to love in this life to find peace, respect and happiness. However, many like myself gr...

“Perfection is the WILLINGNESS to be imperfect” Lao Tzu’s little reminder to own our humanness is easier said than done. WILLINGNESS is another emotional muscle most of us rarely acknowledge or work o...

Our wisdom is knowing the right path to take in our lives, our INTEGRITY grows when we actually take it. Who are we under the surface, behind closed doors and when gossip arises and the backs are turn...

When we honour our own and others right to be UPSET the less UPSET we and they will be. Love is demanding on our fearful hearts and it is healthy and natural at times to feel out of balance and UPSET....