That Was The Week – Beginning on 7 October 2024
Every so often, I question whether I am using the best tools for the job (of writing), and none more often than when it comes to journaling. For me, a writer for wellbeing, the backbone of what I do centres around journalling. Whilst I engage in other forms of writing, this is the one that […]
Mouse and Fraser – Who will win this war?
So, here we are. I have to say that Fraser hasn’t exactly been welcoming. When I came into his apartment, I was pretty unobtrusive really, the odd nibble here and a little scurry here and there. Ok, maybe I’m not the cutest little mouse around, having been around for a while, and been in the […]
How To Make Sure Things Get Done – Despite the distractions
The distractions in life are where many of us find ourselves before too long. We may have started-off with good intentions to do this or write that, but soon we are consumed by the news, the politics, the gossip, TV, the game, the movie, the people, the book that grabs our original intention, and grinds […]
That Was The Week – Beginning on 9 September 2024
For me, this week was characterised by different kinds of writing, from poetry workshop to increased journalling to following prompts based on existing poetry. And I have had another piece of writing published by ‘Know Thyself, Heal Thyself’: How to Make Your Fish Ride a Bicycle — When all it wants to do is climb ladders. […]
Renewed, Refreshed, Replenished – Leaving summer break behind
Here I stand at the beginning of a new academic year, ready for all that it might bring. I see it as the opportunity to renew learning, and to remind myself of positions I might choose to adopt when it comes to writing, and how I interact with the world. In that respect, I am […]
I Will Be Right Back – After my summer break
Following on from my post last week, I am exercising my right to work when I want to work, and therefore to take breaks when that feels right for me. And so, in the spirit of self-care, this will be my last post until 1 September, at the earliest. I am looking forward to refresh my […]
Aftermath of the UK Election – Recognising the challenges ahead
I have personally observed people breathing a collective sigh of relief following the results of the UK general election which brought Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister, leading the Labour party, into power with a huge majority. I do not, however, hear a wide acclamation or celebration of the Labour victory apart, perhaps, from the […]
Writing for Wellbeing – Helps me become a better human
I can run for miles and miles across the stretching sands of a lonely beach, and take-off up into the sky, soaring to great heights, floating for an eternity on the updraft. I can explore in every direction and live the lives I missed the first time around, be the person I never really wanted to […]
Writing for Wellbeing – Helps me become a better human
I can run for miles and miles across the stretching sands of a lonely beach, and take-off up into the sky, soaring to great heights, floating for an eternity on the updraft. I can explore in every direction and live the lives I missed the first time around, be the person I never really wanted to […]
My Sunday – With shadows of the past
Unless I am meeting up early with family, I am not waking up with an alarm, but will likely be woken up by the daylight invading my bedroom. First, there is a creeping of the light but quickly builds to a crescendo, reminding me that although it is a slower-paced day than all the others, […]