On Friday evening, I had to take Dennis our Blue Burmese cat to the vet to be put to sleep. He was 16. I knew this had been coming for some time, […]
Saying Goodbye to Dennis
Becoming A Counsellor
I have been unwell for the past week and not able to do any writing for my blog. I have decided therefore to re-post an article I wrote in October 2018. If […]
Resetting and Reevaluating Life After Coronavirus
The Coronavirus pandemic has been with us for a few months now. Without exception, every single one of us has been affected, some much more than others. Most of us are looking […]
A More Simple Life
All of our lives have changed dramatically over the last couple of months and I think it is highly probable that some of the changes that we have experienced may be with […]
Vivid Dreams During Lockdown
Last night I had a very odd dream. I was on holiday somewhere sandy and hot and Bruce Springsteen was working as a cocktail waiter in the pool bar. I asked him […]
The 7 Stages of Lockdown
If you have ever had to go through a bereavement, you will know that there are various emotional stages one needs to pass through to reach acceptance and equanimity. Since we heard […]
Covid-19: A Little Dose of Inspiration
It seems like we have been in this situation for months not weeks, and although it is apparent we are beginning to get a handle on this crisis, it is still a […]
My Cats in Lockdown & How Animals Help Us in Difficult Times
I was at a “virtual” meeting on Skype earlier this week. Usually this meeting, when held in person, is quite challenging as a particular participant is usually impolite and abrupt. Five minutes […]
Gratitude Attitude – Staying Grateful in Difficult Times
If you follow this blog, you will be aware that I have written 3 posts recently about the Coronavirus situation: 50 Tips for Isolation Coping with Coronavirus Anxiety 50 Thoughts on Staying […]
50 Thoughts On Staying Positive – Coronavirus
Now, more than ever, it is so important to remain as positive as we can. The Coronavirus crisis is like nothing we have ever faced before and we are having to confront […]
