A disabled guy's journal of well-being and creativity
The greatest fear known to humankind is the fear of what isn’t known. This in turn boils down to a fear of having no control. When we are afraid we are vulnerable. And vulnerability can lead to irrational thoughts and behaviour which can often lead to unwanted and unpleasant outcomes. I recently set off on…
For some time I’ve been looking around for something that is partly spiritual, partly motivational, partly meditation based and partly nature focused. I’m keen to embrace a culture or a following. Not a faith. I have no interest in anything religious. The obvious things to look at are anything with Buddhism at its core. I…
I carry a journal with me everywhere I go. I often write to it when I’m enjoying a coffee or something stronger whilst watching the world go by. Occasionally I’ll jot down notes as I’m working. I’ll even write to it if I’m sat stationary in a traffic queue. The great thing about writing as…
Today it’s all about the simple pleasures. I have a book, some free time and a seat in a coffee shop. There’s rarely anything complex about my life these days. Quite by design I can assure you. I enjoy friends, family and social events as much as the next guy. But today it’s all about…
For a long time I’ve been battling something that is both confusing and challenging. It all boils down to passions and strengths. I’ll try to explain by way of what is a ‘normal’ life. I guess my views on a normal existence would be that, as an adult, you go to work, you earn your…
What do they mean? Where do they come from? I often wake with a clear thought in my mind. This morning was no different. I’d slept well, didn’t recall a dream, and woke to the rain and grey skies. I always sleep with the curtains open. My thought was clear; an embrace. With whom I…
Dealing with loss is perhaps the toughest of all human emotions. It tears at your heart and leaves your soul in tatters. To have ‘had’ something so special and then to have lost it, whatever the circumstances, is unbearable. Curse our human brains and their ability to process thought in such minute detail. Sometimes it’s…
Being happy is a wonderful emotion and something to strive for daily. Some days it’s easier to achieve than others. Happiness, for me, is all about being relaxed and safe. My favourite days (that is, days where I can be indulgent and enjoy ‘me’ time) are generally those days where I can set aside time…
Switch the phone off, dim the lights and put your feet up in front of the TV for a couple of hours of movie escapism. Here’s my choice for some quality viewing on a late winter’s evening. I confess here that I’m a sucker for the romantic comedies but there’s also nothing quite like a…