Blessed are we who are healthy. It's often not until we watch our child, a family member or close friend go through illness time and time again that we come to realise and appreciate that the one thing in life that matters is pure love. So why do we drift apart from the heart of life? Why do we get caught up in life's complexities, luxuries, pretenses...
There's nothing like the positive power of new connections, especially when the sparks are flying. Have you ever met someone new, and in an instant felt as if you've known them forever. If we're lucky enough we might experience a handful of these moments in a lifetime. What's sad is that few of us take the time to fully engage during these perceived chance meetings. Some people are shy, afraid...
In today's busy and competitive world it seems that the art of paying a compliment is fast fading. Yet it costs no money and literally takes seconds to inform someone that we appreciate them. Paying someone a compliment can ease their nervousness in a new social setting, boost their self esteem, sway their otherwise negative mood to the side of positivity. And not only...
Isn't colour amazing - it can lift our spirits, brighten our home and wardrobe, make us stop to stare and maybe even make us smile. As a creative I've always loved colour and seem to have an eclectic style which lends itself to mixing obscure patterns and colours together. And of course I have a favourite colour - green. In fact MY colour "green" has just...
At last I have released the hounds, bitten the bullet, taken the plunge. Yes I have "let loose" and started my own blog; a positive blog that I hope will inspire others and boost readers' motivation, creativity, positivity and more. On a daily basis I am inspired by dozens of things...nature, music, cheeky children, endearing words, creative ideas, the strength, determination and endurance of others...the list goes on. Yet I never seem...