I’ve acted like a jerk in the past, and perhaps you have too. It’s an uncomfortable realisation, and we’d rather run as far away from ourselves as we could. But there’s another strategy that might not be easier, but that works better. I tried it out.
Category Archives: beliefs
Talking to The Different Parts of Our Selves
We carry different parts of ourselves with us wherever we go. These roles play out in different situations, sometimes being helpful, sometimes not so much. But did you know we can talk to them as well?
Lent and Religious Fasting – Why Would You Do This To Yourself?
Fasting for health reasons is hot. I could probably find 10 people within my circle of friends who’ve tried it. But fasting for religious reasons, such as Lent, seems to have gone out of style. Why bother with it at all? And can we learn anything from the Ramadan?
Are You a Girl Or a Woman?
What makes us describe someone as ‘feminine’. What do we fear in women? There’s a power we are afraid to access, but that is more than ever necessary to create the change we need.
From Ordinary to Extraordinary
When people strive to be extraordinary, what are they really looking for? What will they measure their succes by?
How To Do Therapy Efficiently
How can you make the best use of your time, and your money, when going to a coach or therapist? Do you have any say in the matter?
Fear Versus Faith
I’m about to undergo surgery, but have only just realised that I might be slightly nervous about it. Why did it take me so long to register that? And what can I do about it?
Fear of Commitment and Fear of Abandonment: 2 Sides of the Same Coin
The same monster in two different disguises: Fear of abandonment and fear of commitment look like two extremes, but are they really just the same beast acting out in a different way? And how do they affect one another?
7 Signs That You (Are Learning To) Love Yourself
Self-love is a hot topic and has been for years. But what does it really mean to love yourself? And what signs can you see along the way that show you are on the right track? Here’s my humble tuppenceworth on the issue.
What Running Taught Me About Breathing
When I started running, I suddenly found that my normal way of breathing was in no way sufficient to sustain my body in motion. And maybe, it wasn’t sufficient for any of the other times either.