Patterns often repeat themselves within families. Genetics is commonly used as an explanation for this. Addictive personalities, disposition to depression and anxiety, abusive relationships maybe. I'm becoming more and more sceptical of genetics being used as scapegoat for unhealthy patterns and more open to the idea that the "monkey see, monkey do" nature of children … Continue reading Inheriting A Lack Mentality
I'm no stranger to being angry or overwhelmed. These days I'm reasonably good at hiding my anger, so people are usually quite surprised when I tell them I have a temper. But it's there! It kinda runs on both sides of the family - my Mam and Dad can both be pretty irritable - and … Continue reading How To Deal With Anger + Overwhelm
I don't know if it's just in Edinburgh where it's advertised but there's ads on the side of buses sometimes that say "try praying". The last time I saw one of these ads I internally rolled my eyes. To me, praying has always been synonymous with Christianity or organised religion in general. I also thought … Continue reading Praying, Faith + A Course In Miracles
Any time I've found myself in a truly toxic situation or dynamic, it hasn't been until after the fact that I've been able to acknowledge it. It's difficult to categorise someone's words or actions as abusive when you feel fondness towards them. When you love someone - romantically or otherwise - you feel as if … Continue reading “It’s Just A Joke” – The Many Faces Of Emotional Abuse
Depressed individuals tend to be more sensitive than the average person. We can feel disgruntled, victimised by our illness, alone and desperate for someone to understand. This can mean that when we see a representation of depression that does not resonate with us, we feel angry. "Great, another misconception - this is not what it's … Continue reading “Depression Isn’t Sadness, It’s Feeling Nothing At All” + Other Myths…
The last time I posted (which was a few weeks ago), I was feeling very motivated and I was exploring the idea of combating resistance and overcoming procrastination. I'm still feeling very excited about goals I want to achieve but I thought I'd be honest and reveal that I'm dealing with a bout of depression … Continue reading Life Update: A Chat About Depression + Chakras
I've spent a lot of time trying to heal. Where some suppress their demons and walk about with a sense of unease, I have stripped them bare; to my counsellors, to my friends - to myself. But I have been carrying around with me a sense of unease about something else - my creativity; in … Continue reading A Return To Writing + Thoughts On… Resistance + Creativity
I've found there to be a lot of conflicting ideas in the spiritual community when it comes to loneliness and connection. One one hand, loneliness is perceived as being integral to the human condition, with the general advice being that if we feel lonely, what we really need is to be spending more time with ourselves. … Continue reading Thoughts On… Loneliness vs. Connection
Many of us recoil at the idea of a "morning routine", assuming that it's reserved for that elite brand of high-functioning individual we can't relate to or that we're too busy and we simply don't have the time. Most people barely make time for breakfast before they get out the door, let alone any form … Continue reading ♥ Manifestation Series: Creating A Beautiful Morning Routine ♥
I had a bit of a realisation last night when I got home from work. I've been having trouble getting enough sleep lately; I've been more or less depriving myself of it. I've latched onto the idea that I "can't switch off" after work and that I need to stay up and "de-stress". What this … Continue reading Manifestation Series: Limiting Beliefs
