Gentle reader, a simple question: How open and honest are you? With others? With yourself?
Author: Michael Carty
Writer. Artist. Tweeter.
At the heart of things
What are you left with when things fall apart? What is at the heart of things for you? What truly guides you?
In our darkest hours
Gentle reader: As we enter the second half of 2022, how are you feeling? Truly and honestly? If you find yourself in dark hours, remember that the brilliant light within yourself can never be dimmed.
Some kind of surrender?
Does the secret to a good life lie in achieving the ideal balance between control and surrender?
Glorify
Could the behaviours, thoughts and values that you glorify be doing you more harm than good? A short and simple post inspired by some wise words from Sahil Bloom.
Make it exemplary
Make it exemplary. Three simple but demanding words. They challenge us to do our best in whatever we do.
Mental health first response
What is your first response when you think of mental health issues? This post is inspired by some beautiful words from Gurprriet Siingh on his mental health journey.
No words?
Words fail me. Some words on nature, depression, music – and things that we really must try to put into words, no matter how hard it might be.
Yesterday was a lesson
Yesterday was a lesson. Whether you choose to learn from it or to ignore it is entirely in your gift. This choice is a miracle of life.
You can keep that flame burning
Life ought never to lose its capacity to surprise or to inspire. This post is inspired by words from Johnny Marr and DJ Food.
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