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What Is the Meaning of Friendship?

By Irina Leave a Comment

“A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.” — Walter Winchell

Friends

Most of us had a best friend when we were kids. Do you remember her? 

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Filed Under: Friends Tagged With: Friends, Friendship, Happiness, Happy, Healing from childhood trauma, Healing from developmental trauma, Healing with joy, Life lessons, Tiny Wisdom, Trust, Wisdom

How to Escape The Madness Of The World And Enjoy Christmas

By Irina Leave a Comment

Christmas tree

“He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.”- Roy L. Smith

Inspirational quotes from celebrities interspersed with common wisdom and practical tips

We are in the middle of the Christmas season, just over the third Advent.

Christmas stars on windowsills, traditional trees dressed in glittering glass balls and garlands. Gnomes and other magic creatures curiously peeping at us from their temporary residences on shelves, cabinets, and even from under the ceiling. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Christmas Tagged With: Christmas, Family, Friendship, Happiness, Happy, Healing childhood wounds, Holiday season, inspiration, Inspirational, Life lessons, Love, Mindset, Quotes, Relationships, Self-care, Self-love

On Love, Mourning, and Celebration of Life

By Irina 6 Comments

Friend's last party.

Friend’s Last Party

“Some people come into our lives and leave footprints on our hearts and we are never ever the same.” ― Flavia Weedn

Ann is no more.

She fought bravely but she couldn’t win the fight against cancer. It took her from us…

A modest village church is bathing in sunshine. Pouring through pointy windows, it reflects from austere walls and perks up a dim alter.

The aisle looks like a runway. With flowers instead of lights—lilies, roses and chrysanthemums in elegant bundles.

At the end of the aisle-runway is a white casket—a weirdly shaped aeroplane in the middle of a flower meadow. Ready to take off. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Cancer, Grief, Storytelling Tagged With: Cancer, Friendship, Insights, Inspirational, Love, Relationships, Self-care, Spiritual

How to Say No to Others (and Yes to Yourself)

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Confident womanMarge 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…]

Filed Under: Self-improvement Tagged With: Communication, Conflict Resolving, Couples, Family, Friendship, Happiness, Inspirational, Relationships, Self-care, Self-improvement, Self-love

100 Quotes on Gratitude (to Fill You with Inspiration and Joy)

By Irina 2 Comments

Gratitude funnyThis 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…]

Filed Under: Self-improvement Tagged With: Adult children, Communication, Friendship, Gratitude, Happiness, inspiration, Inspirational, Mindset, Self-care, Self-growth, Self-improvement, Thankfulness

Belittled and Bullied? Stop Blaming Yourself and Claim Back Your Life

By Irina 4 Comments

Emotional abuseDo you feel trapped?

Like sitting at the bottom of a deep well. No light. No life. No hope.

*Sigh*

He pushes your buttons with remarkable precision – he knows exactly where they are.

“You’re just like your mother!”, he barks.
“Tired? You?!!”, he rolls his eyes with contempt, “You make me laugh.”
“So you’re smart, ha?”, his face dangerously close to yours.

Then he plays the nice guy, to lull your vigilance and catch you off guard. With criticism, lies, and intimidation.

Just to suddenly strike you with his,“Now, what’s wrong?”

You try to comprehend your partner’s behaviour. Blaming yourself for the “wrong” questions and being “stupid”.

Sinking deeper and deeper into despair. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Abuse Tagged With: Communication, Conflict Resolving, emotional abuse, freedom, Friendship, Happiness, inspiration, Mindset, optimism, Personal growth, relationship, Self-care, Self-compassion, self-esteem, toxic people, victim role

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