How will you serve the world? What will your talents provide? These are questions we should ask ourselves when we are setting our goals. Our goals should be set up so that they can be translated into positive actions – actions that inspire us and generate a sense of empowerment for others. That is why…
It’s funny how momentum works. The direction you’re moving in currently is the direction with least resistance. There’s pros and cons to the concept of momentum. If things are going really really great, it’s a lot easier to keep things going that way (provided you don’t become complacent). However, when things are not going so…
Clear the clutter and let the simple stuff stay. We need far less to live a good life than we realise. There is a lot of meaningless stuff that ties us down that we think belongs in our life, but it doesn’t. There are many distractions that we run to for comfort in times of…
You are not the mistakes of your past – you are the lessons and capabilities you have gained from them. Be at peace with yourself – intimately, wholesomely and lovingly. Don’t let the mistakes of your past dictate who you are now or in the future because it has no bearing. Break free from it’s…
Never give up on pursuing what your heart desires. Be brave in the face of adversity and stop at nothing to grow towards a better version of yourself. There’s never going to be a magical time when we get to sit back and everything will be easy and we won’t have to work or put…
It’s hard sometimes to be an anchor of support for those around us that are facing mental challenges. It can seem like an endless battle to bring them back to equilibrium in their thoughts and in their actions. Being there is the best thing you can do for someone facing mental challenges – to support…
Overcome the struggles of procrastination with these 7 helpful tips. Reach your full potential.
There’s a chance you’re reading this because you want to be perfect, you want everything to go to plan and you want your life to just fall in place for you. If I’m honest, continuing to have these thoughts is actually what’s holding you back from exactly what you want. To be ‘perfectly you’ is…
It’s easy to get caught up in trying to please others and in trying to prove to the world that we are good enough. The truth is, we don’t have to and we should never have to. If people, situations or criteria ever make us feel this way we need to properly evaluate why this…
If you’re looking for growth and for meaning of any kind you need to be honest with yourself. Honest to the point that you make proper sacrifices and openly reveal yourself to the world. If the world doesn’t know what you’re seeking – if you don’t ask for it, then how does it know what…
If only we could turn back time, would we change the things of our past or let them be as they are? Does time moving forward signify that we can’t go back to the better days that we believe are behind us? It’s nice sometimes to speculate about going back in time to improve things…
Sometimes we become anxious for no apparent reason, other times we know the exact cause, but nonetheless it can be difficult to manage in either case. Those rumblings in our stomach can feel all knotted up and out of control and we can even begin to question our own self worth. Sometimes we get anxious…
Mahatma Gandhi, a global peacemaker and Indian activist taught us many important lessons in his lifetime, but one of his most profound contributions was his empowerment of others. In a quote he said, “You must be the change you wish to see in this world”. He knew that his vision could not reach fruition unless…
Life is a beautiful challenge. It can beat us down till we can take no more and it can drive us to glories that we never even imagined. I love life because even when I am hurt, it will save me – when I am afraid love will give me courage. Love is a guiding…
You might not understand what is happening to you right now and for what reason things seem to be stagnated. It happens in everyone’s life at some stage – sometimes multiple times, don’t feel like you’re alone. It could be leading to a great sense of confusion for you and you have no direction that…
Your mind might be racing, or you’re having a panic attack or something’s just not letting you sleep. It’s your thoughts and they can be your closest friend and your worst enemy. It’s okay, just take a few deep breaths and place your hand over your heart. Feel it beating…you’re alive, that’s all that matters…
You might have made a mistake again and you feel so guilty, sick to the stomach almost and you just want the dread that’s overhanging you to surpass. You realise you can’t take back what has been done and you pray that the consequences of your mistakes can be minimised. The truth is, it doesn’t…
Are you afraid that your life might not work out the way you want it to or the way you envisioned it? Do you ever feel like the position you are in right now could be so much better? Are you afraid that you might not measure up or that your life may not leave…
Prayer can change a situation. Prayer can change your life. Whenever I have found myself consistently praying on a day-to-day basis for extended periods of time those have been the happiest times of my life, I seemed free of my worries and more grateful for the things that I had in life. There’s something about…
I forgot how much I loved my writing, it was my rock in times of worry and my celebratory release in victory. I’ve been away from my writing for a couple of months now because I faded away from what was important to me. I stopped placing priority on my writing and for that I…
We have control over our thoughts and it is our thoughts that create our reality. Therefore, we have control over our reality. What we believe into existence is who we become. So why do we back away from challenges that help us to grow when we know that it’s best for us? When we speak…
My deepest fear is not that I’m incapable – my deepest fear is that I may never reach the potential of my capabilities. I’m afraid that I may let time pass by and make no real progress because I’m too lazy or holding on to some egotistical view of the world. What I do know…
Tysheira shares an inspiring reflection on her life. She emphasises the importance of seeking help. Asking for help is not weakness, in fact it is strength in knowing that we can be better versions of ourselves if we team up with those around us. “Sometimes taking a break helps you to regroup and gain clarity…
~See Part 2~ You might be spending today alone, with no soulmate and nobody you can call your partner in crime, but don’t be so hard on yourself. You are where you need to be right now and God has a special plan for you. Love is not just romantic, it comes in many forms…
Maria shares her story of courage to raise awareness for mental health, particularly in her state of Florida, which ranks 50th (out of the 50 US States) in mental health care. Maria’s message to ‘rise up’ is an inspiring one for all who are afraid to speak of their own mental health experiences. Maria plans…
This is a message from Riah about the importance of self worth. She has been fantastic enough to share her experiences to help others. I think that the message she shares is truly inspiring. I hope it can inspire you too!
I want to open up to you a little bit – to tell you about fear. Fear is not weakness, but a yearning for unconditional love. It’s a desire to want things to be a certain way but having no way of being certain whether they are possible. You can dream about having an understanding…
As it happens, one of the most beautiful and spirited times of the year can also be one of the hardest and most challenging for some. Whether spending it without a loved one for the first time, or broken hearted, alienated and alone – it can all be quite difficult. I’m speaking from a vantage…
Keeping well when you have bipolar is an interesting concept. For some it revolves exclusively around managing moods. For others it means fitting life around moods. For me, and others like me who are deep into a recovery that seems to be holding, it’s about keeping an eye, and investing in the things that help us all boost our mental health.
It can be quite confronting being alone with our thoughts, especially if we haven’t done it for a long time. Our thoughts are a gift – we have this amazing thing called a conscience that lets us know when we are doing right or wrong by ourselves, but we have to listen to it. Sometimes…
