Depression doesn’t usually arrive all at once for me. It tends to creep back in quietly — a little less energy, a bit more withdrawal, a subtle flattening of things that normally feel manageable. Often, by the time I realise what’s happening, I’m already carrying more than I thought. Here are some habits I findContinueContinue reading “The Small Habits That Help Me When Depression Creeps Back”
Category Archives: Depression
Life’s Inflection Points
Inflection points are decisive moments that shape our lives, often recognized only in hindsight. They can stem from choice, chance, or circumstance. Effective responses require preparation, situational awareness, calmness, and a workable process. By being prepared and reflective, we can influence our paths positively during these critical changes.
What is fear?
Fear is pain arising from the anticipation of evil. Aristotle The simplicity of message here is what I like. It logically makes sense. When we think it through logically. As humans we have the ability to think not just of the here and now. We can and do think of what is to come. TheContinueContinue reading “What is fear?”
An Astronaut’s Tips For Living in Space – Or Anywhere – NASA
I picked up this brilliant short article just yesterday, Saturday 28th March 2020. Anne McClain gives some great advice on how we as people can get along with others when we are confined to a small space like a space station or simply our own homes Adapted from a Twitter Thread by astronaut Anne McClainContinueContinue reading “An Astronaut’s Tips For Living in Space – Or Anywhere – NASA”
BBC News: The former monk who runs a $100m meditation firm
I have been a great fan of Headspace app for a long time. So it is wonderful to see that Andy Puddicombe and his fellow founder, Richard Pierson, are doing so well from bringing a pathway to a better place. Long may their success and help for others continue! The Headspace app is one ofContinueContinue reading “BBC News: The former monk who runs a $100m meditation firm”
Aura i Lomé! Utulie’n aure!
Aura i Lomé! Utulie’n aure!The night is passing! The day has come!
News – Depression warning signs may be missed in successful people
The news of the death of Dr Bongani Mayosi due to depression came as a shock as he is one of South Africa’s and continent’s greatest minds.
Can you NOT think? It’s important! #depression
In our ever busy world we all can do with finding a moment to pause and be quiet.
This one really is not easy to do. It takes a lot more than merely finding the time to be quiet. Find clarity of mind through not thinking…
Distractions are everywhere…
If you can take a step back orientate yourself and focus on the direction you should be going, cutting through the distraction, and get going. Then you are most of the way there to a much more productive life… filled with achievement!
Focus for detached calm in the face of adversity… it might just taste bloody good!
Find a few moments of focus to bring the mind inward. It had so many varied rewards… calmness in the face of adversity, relaxation after a busy day… and it might just taste bloody good!
Reworking Joseph 