“To shine your brightest light is to be who you truly are.”
― Roy T. Bennett
“Yes, mother.”
You disconnect and stare hopelessly on the phone.
Your blood is boiling and so is your mind.
Argh.
Another Sunday with your mother.
All you want is to spend the day at home–just you, honey and your kids. [Read more…]
Marge lies sleepless in her bed.
How on Earth can she squeeze mum’s birthday party into her already heavy schedule?
Starring wearily into the darkness, she struggles to solve a futile time puzzle.
Marge wants to help everyone.
Take care of the neighbour’s cats while she’s on vacation?–“Ok, no problem.”
Clean up mum’s refrigerator today?–“Sure, mum. On my way.”
Deal with partner’s tax problems?–“I’m on.”
Saying no is rarely an option. [Read more…]
This was an original idea – a 100 best Pins from Pinterest in one post. Wow! I was optimistic but had to realise that getting in contact with so many busy people out there will take weeks if not months. So to avoid being sucked onto the quagmire of a copyright bog, I’ve rewritten the article that now has my own images and links to my Pinterest boards. Still, lots of inspiration to find here. Enjoy!
Caught in the whirlwind of racing time?
Taking life for granted?
Forgetting to appreciate what you have?
To thank people, God or Universe?
It happens to me too.
January is not my favourite month. Long and gloomy, it’s stretching my positivity muscle to the bursting point. A real drab.
These days I need more than a smile to start my day on a positive note.
But what? [Read more…]
Are you harsh on yourself?
Blaming yourself for real and imagined blow-ups, failures and misconducts?
Mercilessly criticising yourself for every shortcoming and moment of weakness?
“I’m lazy” – for giving yourself a break.
“I’m useless” – for not being at Mum’s door 24/7.
“Ugly” – for taking on a couple of pounds.
Feeling angry with yourself, ashamed and depressed.
A failure. [Read more…]
