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…
Sometimes we stuff up really bad, and other times just a bit, but we feel equally guilty no matter what’s at stake. We knock ourselves because of our mistakes and we can hold onto baggage for a long long time. Making mistakes hurts us and it hurts other people. The first step to getting back…
There comes plenty of times in life when others ask for your help or you can clearly see they need help. We don’t have to say yes every single time, that’s not the point. But, sometimes we avoid these situations because they may make us feel uncomfortable or they may challenge us. If you physically…
We are all made in God’s likeness. He shines through us in so many ways we can’t even begin to imagine. We are unique individuals, but at the same time this individuality unites us, as we see that each person has a role to play in the prosperity of civilisation. The strong stand up for…
In a world where uncomfortable and often undeserved issues plague us, we must look to something more wholesome, something more efficient that can ground us. We need to look to things that rise above resentment, negativity and shame. We often beat ourselves up about things we cannot physically change, but why? for what cause? Challenges…
Let’s speak up about mental health – freely, without stigma or fear of judgement. Let me tell you this from the beginning – we were all born to shine and sometimes our flame gets low and it dwindles, the wind and the rain places pressure on us to burn out, but we don’t. Why? because…
Have you experienced a time in your life when you dealt with a mental challenge? – anxiety, depression or loss, to name a few. Did you learn any mechanisms for coping that you would like to share? Do you love to write about psychology and the mind? Do you have a desire to inspire others? …
There’s never been a better time to start – so what’s stopping you? Is it fear that things won’t work out or an anxiety that stops you from reaching your full capability? Do you sometimes feel in control and other times directionless – it’s a real thing that happens to most people. So what do…
Thanks to the University of Colorado for sharing this insightful video. A clear message that we shouldn’t hide, run or be afraid of our mental challenges, but embrace them so that we can grow and learn from them. Maybe you feel something is wrong with you, and that’s okay – just like we deal with…
