What is a stereotype? The Oxford dictionary describes it as : Stereotype: A widely held but fixed over simplified image or idea of a particular person We all hold stereotypes of others. In snap judgements we decide whether someone is beautiful, handsome, evil, kind, based on our stereotyping of what these qualities look like on […]
Picture Imperfect?
Here’s just one of the lovely photographs my husband took using what would be considered an outdated camera. While he was looking to update to a digital camera, it didn’t him from clicking away whenever he saw something worth capturing. Picture imperfect? Possibly, but still a beautiful memory captured! Picture Imperfect? I’m both an impulsive […]
Don’t You Run Too Fast!
Grandma’s hands used to issue out a warning, baby don’t you run too fast, there might be snakes in that grass . . . – Bill Withers How often have you been cooking and you’re waiting for something to start boiling and it seems to be taking it’s own time? If you’re like me, sometimes […]
Running Away From Conflict
How do you handle conflict – do you embrace it or run from it? For most of my life I was running away from conflict, until I learnt to make it my friend. Today I’m sharing a reflection I wrote on this. Running Away From Conflict Conflict and I were sworn enemies.A people pleaser – […]
Don’t Deny Experiences
It happened to me just the other day. I was recalling a time when I made some terrible choices. Then my mind told me to stop. To pretend that it didn’t happen. But I told my mind off! “Don’t deny experiences,” I yelled at myself. Don’t Deny Experiences I reminded myself that those choices, those […]
Coffee Cup Wisdom
I’m always in two minds as to whether I like Oprah or not but there’s times without number I’m inspired by her. This is one of those times! Yes, I’m talking coffee cup wisdom here. Coffee Cup Wisdom I love my coffee – tea too, if you really want to know. However, I’m not talking […]