A disabled guy's journal of well-being and creativity
We all have a capacity for thought and a limit to the knowledge that we can effectively retain and recall without it becoming distorted in some way. The human brain is a marvellous and mysterious thing. I’ve often thought of it as a sponge for knowledge that perhaps occasionally leaks – certainly the older we…
I love to write. For me there is no greater therapy. As an artist I love to draw and create art that is a reflection of my mood and loves. But as a writer I can achieve so much more with words. With Christmas finished and the journey to a new year upon us, I’ve…
A classic winter warming meal. It is Christmas after all. Who wants to be counting calories at this time of the year? I’ve made this dish so many times I’ve lost count, but I’ve never used the Hairy Biker’s recipe. Recipe on BBC website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/boeuf_bourguignon_25475 Christmas is about family, love, warmth and good food. Nothing…
That’s a heck of a title for a blog that focuses on the positive. Let me explain why I should pose such a question. Events in life force us to react. Our reactions both define us and betray us. This isn’t such a bad thing. It makes sense that anyone with a combative disposition might…
I find Bjørn’s YouTube channel extremely uplifting and this is just one of many inspiring videos. Here he talks about the potential for brainwashing with reality TV shows and heavy handed advertising along with our unhealthy addiction to Facebook et al. There is, perhaps, a certain irony that I found Bjørn through social media but…
Have you ever noticed just how rich the world around you is with information? Even the subtlest ‘bits’ of information can impact you like a dripping tap in the next room. It’s there but perhaps not front and centre in your mind. The sad reality is that we live in a seemingly unrestricted world of…
I resisted the obvious urge to title this post The Eye of the Tiger. But the power and intensity that that title may suggest is no less evident in this photo. The tiger may not be an obvious candidate for the most resilient of animals sitting firmly at the top of its food chain, but…
How does this image make you feel? Take just a moment out of your day to enjoy the tranquility of the setting. If it’s cold you can feel the warmth and comfort of warm clothes and maybe a flask of something hot. Let the burdens that you carry rest beside you while you catch your…
Ah, dieting. That horrible, horrible word. If you’re anything like me you hate the thought of putting yourself on a ‘diet’. It’s just no fun. Especially with Christmas looming, Summer holidays to look forward to and countless parties and weddings to attend in between. But you know what? It needn’t be such a drag. As…
There are so many diets out there that work and work for people in their own ways. Here in the UK the two most popular branded diets are Weight Watchers and Slimming World. I’ve only ever used Weight Watchers and I want to explain a little about why I chose it initially and why I…