Category Archives: Friendship

Great depression or the inevitable evil

“There are wounds that never show on the body that are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds.” – Laurell K. Hamilton There is not one person that has escaped the inevitable evil called depression.  Whether witnessing a loved … Continue reading

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Spring

Spring has quietly replaced winter without much of an announcement, giving the earth small  embraces of the sun and the smell of freshness that cannot be compared to anything. The flowers are blooming, the birds are chirping with much more … Continue reading

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Lessons of Motherhood

Being a mother is a 24/7 gig. You hear it all the time, but you only realize the truth of the matter once you actually become one. You sign up to a job that lasts a lifetime.  There is no … Continue reading

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Life in the fast lane or peace and serenity

Life in a big city, with work and personal commitments, sees us constantly moving. Working, taking care of family and other commitments sees us run around life like headless chooks.  No time to stop. No time to reflect. Hardly any … Continue reading

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Great expectations – you are your own worst enemy

After having a discussion with a friend about people’s expectations in life, I have come across a quote by Lisa Kleypass, which totally summarised my position: “You are your own worst enemy. If you can learn to stop expecting impossible perfection, … Continue reading

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5 Stages of Grief

“The only cure for grief is action.” – C.H. Lewes Most people have encountered grief at some point in their lives.  Whether it is grieving a death of someone close, grieving a loss of a friend or a loved one or … Continue reading

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Don’t be a coward – lend a helping hand!

“The happiest people I have known have been those who gave themselves no concern about their own souls, but did their uttermost to mitigate the miseries of others.” – Elizabeth Cady Stanton It is not a secret that we live … Continue reading

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Quality time – friends and technology can co-exist

As I was sitting next to my very close friend at my dinner table, sipping on wine, having a great conversation and, at the same time, sending new updates on Twitter and posting on Facebook, whilst she was busy exploring … Continue reading

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