It’s Earth Day, hug a tree! Seriously

Today is Earth Day! Why not use the time to consider your life and see where you can make further changes for the the good of the planet. Every little effort makes a difference. Today is also Yggdrasil Day - The World Tree of Norse mythology. image source I'm working on:🌎 having a plastic free…

The story of me

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9Trdafp83U I just watched Emily Esfahani Smith's lovely TED Talk on how we can all live more meaningful lives (I cried a little). Emily says there are 'four pillars' on which a life of meaning is built: belonging; purpose; transcendence; and storytelling. Belonging This is kind of self explanatory I think. We gain meaning in our lives…

A tidy mind

My house looks AMAZING right now! It's still odd, partially decorated and slightly shabby but it's almost entirely tidy and uncluttered. I consider that a personal victory. For years I suffered from clinical depression. As I struggled daily with the demon who moved into my brain and wanted to kill me, things like housework seemed even less…

Journaling

On a friend's recommendation I started journaling today. I haven't really been able to talk about my feelings for a long time. They've just been running round inside my head, making me cray and unhappy. Hopefully this'll allow me to let them out in a cathartic manner. I do feel a little better after that first…

Depression and how you can help – a short illustration

Here's a wonderfully sweet and simple illustration of how to support a loved one suffering from depression - 'support' being the operative word. Try to make them feel safe and show them that you love them. That may be all you can do - but it's a LOT! You probably can't 'fix' them or make them feel better but…