Category Archives: Inspiration

How to be resilient: 10 life hacks to help you beat stress #stress #depression

Modern women are, we’re often told, stressed. We’re engaged in a juggling act: still shouldering the majority of the domestic responsibilities, while trying to hold down careers. Even when it comes to our mental health, we can’t escape the gender gap. Studies – such as that done by Oxford University in 2013 – say theContinueContinue reading “How to be resilient: 10 life hacks to help you beat stress #stress #depression”

Setting sail into antidepressant free seas – #antidepressants #inspiration #hope #depression

And so I set my sails, Raise the anchor … Prepare to set sail into the open waters of the antidepressant free seas … May my journey bring me adventure as I seek those clear waters of the life my girls and I so richly deserve… This will be my second journey out into theseContinueContinue reading “Setting sail into antidepressant free seas – #antidepressants #inspiration #hope #depression”

Happy Birthday, Alan Watts!

There is perhaps no other philosopher of the 20th century who has had the impact of Alan Watts, both upon myself and to the world of philosophy. In his early years he was an Episcopal Priest. I once heard him say that he wouldn’t call his sermons “sermons,” rather, he preferred to call them “celebrationsContinueContinue reading “Happy Birthday, Alan Watts!”

#depression #meditation – Balancing on the tightrope…

Look for balance. The middle is the best bit. I often think that balance is overlooked in life. Though the older I get the more important balance becomes plain to see. Sleep is one aspect where good balance is important for me. Making sure that I get enough sleep directly effects my longer term moodContinueContinue reading “#depression #meditation – Balancing on the tightrope…”

#depression #meditation – The nature of the mind…

The mind is much bigger than we think. Where does it begin and where does it end? Ultimately, the nature of mind is limitless. Now this is a really thought provoking message. If we have the presence of mind to let go our shackles of self-doubt and fear of really exploring all the possibilities openContinueContinue reading “#depression #meditation – The nature of the mind…”