Letting Go

Letting Go of Being Busy

Not in the theoretical sense of accepting that I’ve done “enough”. Or the literal sense of not using the word “busy” when people ask how I am. I am truly letting go of being busy in a practical sense – I am making a conscious decision to do less. To be less productive. To beContinueContinue reading “Letting Go of Being Busy”

It’s Ok To Just Be

You don’t need to be busy. You don’t need to be stressed. Or anxious. You don’t need to prove yourself. Or justify your existence. You don’t need validation. Or affirmation. It’s ok to just be. You can be happy. You can be calm. You can be joyful. It’s ok to just be. You can play.ContinueContinue reading “It’s Ok To Just Be”

Getting Over Grief

Grief is like a flu you just can’t get over. Like an itch you can’t scratch. You forget it’s there. Just for a moment. And then it hits you. Like a wave. Or a brick wall. You have moments where you feel completely fine. Better than fine. Great, even. And then you wonder why you’reContinueContinue reading “Getting Over Grief”

I’ve always found it hard to let go – whether it’s saying goodbye, or letting someone else take charge, but I’ve attributed that to my sentimentality or playfully ascribed it to my ‘control freak’ or ‘perfectionist’ nature. I used to think these were good things – it’s taken me a long time to realise theyContinueContinue reading “Letting Go”

Value of Vulnerability

On Friday 22nd July 2016, it was the 25th anniversary of my father’s death at the age of 38. I don’t often talk about this, mainly because it happened so long ago, but also because it’s only recently that I’ve been able to emotionally connect with the reality of the situation. Thanks to the supportContinueContinue reading “Value of Vulnerability”