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How to Escape The Madness Of The World And Enjoy Christmas

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“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…]

Ugly Truth About Child Abuse and Developmental Trauma

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Developmental trauma If someone asked you about your childhood, what would you say?

“I don’t want to talk about it,” or “There’s not much to say,” or “Nothing was wrong with my childhood”?

Perhaps you wouldn’t remember much even if you tried… except your mother’s icy face, your dad’s angry voice, or your uncle’s drunken laughter…

And your fear of being in this unsafe and dangerous world.

Scared and sad, you had no one to talk to. No one who would listen and understand. [Read more…]

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

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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…]

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

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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…]