If you are feeling depressed or feel that your circumstances have got too much for you, take inspiration from this ancient Chinese story about an old farmer whose only horse ran away. Knowing that …
Editing your life’s story for a happier ending – Lulu Miller
It was a rainy night in October when my nephew Lewis passed the Frankenstein statue standing in front of a toy store. The 2 1/2-year-old boy didn't see the monster at first, and when he turned around, …
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Feeling inadequate?
Think about it... Feeling inadequate is not a sin. However it is wrong to act on those feelings and drive yourself unmercifully to prove that you are not inadequate. I know what that feels like. At …
Paper Clip Test
Paper Clip Test? Now that might sound like a strange heading on a blog related to depression. Paper clips are going to help you become aware of your negative thinking so bear with me.... Your mood …
Think before you speak!
Some people shoot from the hip when reacting to a situation and only think about what they've said afterwards. This style can land you in hot water! For the sake of good relationships practice to …
Shirley, Goodness and Mercy
"Shirley, Goodness and Mercy" by Chris van Wyk is the fascinating childhood memoir of life in a Coloured township during the apartheid days in South Africa. It is well written and humorous. I can …