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Hello Readers, The arrival of Easter is more than just about chocolate bunnies, Easter hunts and packing your suitcases ready for a much deserved holiday. It’s about celebrating a fresh new start. It is meant to be a symbol of hope, renewal, a new life and the promise of a second chance. It’s about peace, […]

Hello Readers, Some of the greatest demonstrations of a dog being man’s best friend come from the abundant and amazing cases recorded of how dogs have save human life. Austin  Forman was only 11 year old when a Cougar ( a large cat) came out of nowhere and suddenly charged at him whilst he was […]

Hello Readers, So many people come in and out of our lives, but only real friends leave footprints in our hearts. Friends are trusted treasures who are there for us when we make mistakes. They are supportive and helpfully and at times our armour. Good friends are invincible and help us ward off the blows […]

Hello Readers, Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the nation. The police cannot protect consumers, but people need to be aware of the dangers that lurk out there in the big bad world because we live in a time that if you make it easy for someone to steal from you, then […]

Hello Everyone, Last Friday, my Facebook page was cloned and a fake Facebook page was displayed offering my services to various people who follow me on Facebook. Thankfully, I was alerted immediately by the people affected because they suspected that this was a hoax and warned me of the problem. The bogus page has now […]

Hello Readers, How many of you have experienced a situation that once the initial ‘hello’ greeting has been exchanged between you and another person, that its only within the first few seconds of smiling and nodding that you realise you have already run out of things to say and you are anxiously looking for your […]

Hello Readers, Setting boundaries does not make you mean. Boundaries are a safety net and boundaries keep people on the right path. Just as we expect others to value our boundaries, it’s equally important for us to respect the boundaries of others. Boundaries are about your relationship with yourself and they signify your values, so […]

Hello Readers, If nothing else in this long and short life, it’s important that you remain true to yourself and make each day a masterpiece. It can take a very long time to really get to know who you really are, but once you do, you will never make the mistake of giving your power […]

Hello Readers, Incredible change happens when you decide to take control of what you do have power over instead of craving control of what you don’t.  The secret is to focus all of your energies not on fighting the old and constantly living in the past, but to work on becoming the architect of creating […]

Hello Readers, There are people who would never dream of stooping so low as to apologise for anything because they see saying ‘sorry’ as a sign of weakness, but in actual fact, it’s a sign of great strength of character and humility where another person’s feeling is taken into consideration. When you hold a grudge, […]

Hello Readers, St. Valentine’s Day, or The Feast of St Valentine began as a celebration of one of the earliest Christian Saints, Valentinus, always held on February 14th. A popular account of St Valentine of Rome states that he was imprisoned for performing weddings for soldiers who were forbidden to marry and for ministering to […]

Aries March 21 – April 20 There is no doubt that some people may be instantly drawn to your charm and charismatic ways; when it comes to dealing with situations, you sometimes don’t know where or when to draw the line!! At this Valentine time, some will be struggling with a passionate triangle of love, […]

Hello Readers, Bookshops and Libraries are the only piece of evidence we have that people are still ‘thinking’. The mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it’s to keep its sharp edge. No matter how busy you may think you are, you must always find time for reading or surrender yourself to […]

Hello Readers, In life you have three choices, give up, give in or give it your all. No one is chaining us to a gatepost forcing us to do anything. Sometimes it is nothing more that gritting your teeth through the pain and getting on with things rather than forever running away, leaving a huge […]

Hello Readers, Always shine like the bright star that you are and never allow others to undermine you. Remain true to yourself at all times and never change to please others, because they won’t appreciate your efforts and will not even consider changing themselves to please you. During the course of your life, it’s inevitable […]

Hello Readers, The best way not to feel hopeless is to get up and do something.  If you never try, you will never know what you are capable of achieving.  Most of the time it’s not lack of experience that is holding us back, but rather a lack of determination to do what we need […]

Hello Readers, No matter how busy your life is, it’s always wise to free some time up both for yourself and for loved ones. It is very easy in the day to day rush of things to overlook people close to us and then feeling guilty and regretful afterwards.  We complain that we are always […]

Hello Readers, Clutter is ‘stuck energy’. The word ‘clutter’ derives from the Middle English word ‘clotter’, which means to ‘coagulate’ – and that’s about as stuck as you can get. Prune your stuff frequently. Why? Because collecting clutter clutters up not just your home, but also your thinking. The state of someone’s home always projects […]

Hello Readers, As the old year comes to a close it is a time for reflection and a time to release old thoughts, old beliefs and forgive old hurts. Whatever happened during the past year, the New Year promises new beginnings, exciting new experiences and new relationships await.  It’s a time to start feeling alive […]

Hello Readers, Life is never easy at the best of times. We are continually faced with unexpected challenges and stuff happening that is often beyond our control. Relationships end, bitter divorces take place, businesses collapse, redundancies, severe weather conditions called ‘Acts of God’ happen, people lose their homes and livelihoods, illness and poor health plague us […]

Hello Readers, The most wonderful thing about Christmas is that its compulsory and we all go through it together every year because for centuries, people have kept an appointment with the Festive Season. We shop till we drop both in the shops and online making the most of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale bargains […]

Hello Readers,   We become each and every piece within a game called ‘life’ and until you have made peace with yourself, you will never be content with what you have. Many people experience a constant, inward struggle just being themselves.  In fact, they spend so much time avoiding discovering who they are, that they nearly […]

Hello Readers, Once a storm is over, you won’t even know how you managed to get through it, survived this far how strong you truly are until you find yourself back on dry land on the other side. None of us know how tough and resourceful we actually are until life tests us to our […]

Hello Readers,   New beginnings, new start, new mindset and new focus brings new intentions and new results. The secret to change is to focus all of your energies not on fighting the old, but on building the new. It’s okay to be scared because it means that you are about to do something really […]

Hello Readers, It takes courage to grow up and know who you really are. Life is too short to waste any amount of time wondering what other people think about you. If they had better things going on in their lives, they wouldn’t have time to sit around talking about you. Most people will judge you […]

Hello Readers, Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand, or paw, and somewhere to call your sanctuary. It’s a place where we can live in our own little world and just be ourselves. One of the most important and fundamental needs of humans and […]

Hello Readers, How many times have you heard people tell you that as we all get older, time seems to go faster. The days disappear into weeks, months and years and before we know it, we are another year older and realise that there is no reset button to hit and we have to face […]

Hello Readers, There are three in human life that are important. The first one is to be kind, the second one is to be kind and the third one is to be kind. Do a little bit of good wherever you are because all those little bits put together make the world a better place. […]

Hello Readers, Even the most beautiful of stars are taken for granted night after night and its most important that we must never take today for granted because tomorrow may never come. The more often we see things around us, even the most beautiful and wonderful things, including people, the more invisible they become to […]

Hello Readers, Our bodies have five senses, touch, smell, taste, sight, hearing.  However, it is also important not to overlook what are the senses of our soul. Intuition, peace, foresight, trust and empathy. The differences between people lie in their use of these senses. Most people are unaware of even the existence of their inner […]

Hello Readers, All our decisions determine our destiny. You are not a victim of your circumstances, you are a product of your decisions, but you have to do what is right for you because no one else is walking in your shoes.  In the end we only regret the chances we didn’t take. It is […]

Hello Readers, When a friend is in crisis and there are big problems happening around them, it isn’t always space and leaving them to it that they need, its love, support and understanding that is important. The greatest gift that you can give anyone is your time. We can always juggle our commitments around and […]

Hello Readers, Hindsight is a wonderful thing. If you had of known better you would have done better. The fact that you look back now and realise where you have gone wrong and should have done things differently is a good thing because it demonstrates that you have learned important lessons and have no intention […]

Hello Readers, It is has been said that time heals all wounds and scars have a strange power to remind us that our past is real. Change, like healing takes time. Only time can heal your broken heart, just as only time can heal your broken arms and legs. Just as there is always time […]

Hello Readers, There will always be people around who will stop at nothing to try to coerce and persuade you to do their bidding.  The fact that you have already told them ‘No’ does nothing to put them off from coming at you from a completely different angle in the hope that you cave in […]

Hello Readers, How many times have you heard people tell you that ‘Everything has a Purpose?’  That there is a ‘Reason for Everything’, although at the time of events happening, it’s not always easy to recognise what those purposes and reasons are.  There are no coincidences in life because everyone we meet, the people that […]

Hello Readers, Change happens with just one gesture, one person and one moment at a time.  Change has to happen, it is inevitable.  Everything and every situation has a beginning bit, a middle bit and an end bit, there is no escaping this fact of life,  however, change is something so many people are fearful of because they […]

Hello Readers,   There are a lot of people around you who won’t have a clue what you are doing, nor will they understand what problems you are facing and worrying about on this journey of life.  So it’s important to surround yourself with likeminded people, those who are not only on the same journey as […]

Hello Readers,   As humans, people crave what they cannot have. The more they cannot have something, the more they want it.  Nothing short of obtaining the object of their desire will satisfy their need to possess the very thing that is out of their reach. Very often if you tell someone they can’t have […]

Hello Readers,   Over the years I have met and watched the way so many successful people have chosen to live, and I don’t mean successful as in having lots of money or a big shot career.  In fact, some of the most successful and happiest people I have met live incredibly frugally, simply and […]

Hello Readers,   Each mistake and experience teaches you something new about yourself.  There is no failure in life, except the no longer trying.  It is the courage to continue that counts.  Anyone can fail at something they don’t really want. It’s the easiest thing in the world to simply throw the towel in and […]

Hello Readers,   All humans have three lives, public, private and secret and sometimes solitude is the best company of all. During our busy lives, many of us rush around like lunatics, trying to cram everything into short spaces of time until we feel as though our heads will explode. Sometimes you may feel as […]

Hello Readers, Comfort zones are beautiful places if you have no intention of ever growing, evolving or developing, mentally, emotionally or spiritually. For many people, even if they are unhappy or unfulfilled, their natural inclination is to stick with ‘The devil they know’ simply because its familiar and safe. Many people choose to stay in […]

Hello Readers,   People do not like to deal with those who are unreliable. They would rather give their business and rewards to those who are dependable. A reliable person is one who has a track record of doing what he or she promised to do. A reliable person does not make excuses.    A […]

Hello Readers,   It’s been said that everlasting friends go long periods of time without speaking and never question the friendship.  Such friendships pick up like they just spoke yesterday regardless of how long it has been or how far away they live. They don’t hold grudges or imagine the worst possible scenario as to […]

Hello Readers, Continually trying to impress or please others and you will fail the person who is most important, ‘you’.  The desire to impress others is one of the most painful forms of mental imprisonment.  There is nothing more debilitating than wondering whether or not you are saying or doing something that is good enough […]

Hello Readers, If you have ever been on an aeroplane and actually listened to the cabin crew, you will recognise the following. ‘Fit your own oxygen mask before attempting to help others fit theirs.’ You can’t help others if you are dying, so it makes sense to sort yourself out first, otherwise you can’t do […]

Hello Readers, Other people will never really know the true occurrences in your life that cause you to build such a strong wall around your heart, but if someone is genuinely interested in you and who loves you for who you are, they will stop at nothing to peel back those layers of self-defence over […]

Hello Readers,   Friendships are important, but when you are hanging around with the wrong people, the effects upon our health and wellbeing can be damaging to the point of causing illness and depression.    We have all had toxic people dust us with their poison and sometimes it feels more like a drenching. People […]

Hello Readers, Never worry about people who talk behind your back, because they are behind you for a very good reason.  Most of us have met an overly nosey person, like a co-worker, relative, friend, neighbour, the list is endless.  You don’t want to be rude to them, but you want them to knock it […]

Hello Readers, You are not responsible for someone else’s happiness.  You are only responsible for your own.  Don’t ever feel bad about making a decision that upsets other people, because when the chips are down, are they in the least bit bothered about how their actions affect you? When other people are unhappy, it can […]

Hello Readers,   No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of others.  There is no exercise better for the heart and soul than reaching down and lifting people up.  The best antidote I know for worry and stress is to throw yourself into work and keeping busy.  The best cure for […]

Hello Readers,   We are all animals in a forest.  We live in a jungle filled with all kinds of weird and wonderful people and creatures and this world is a very hard place in which to survive because sometimes even to live is an act of courage.    Our most basic and power instinct […]

Hello Readers,   Our lives are always full of ups and downs and I don’t know anyone who has not experienced peaks and troughs of fortunes as the wheel of life spins round.  But what I have learned is that you cannot make any positive progress forwards with one foot stuck firmly in the past.  […]

Hello Readers,   Every day of our lives  we are faced with challenges, opportunities and pot holes littering the pathway we are fated to walk upon.  We are faced with making decisions, regardless of whether they are tough, life changing decisions or simple choices.  There are also times when the wisest choice of all is […]

Hello Readers,   ‘Laughter is the best medicine’ is a popular saying with so many of us. If you could choose one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humour.  Laugher is a powerful antidote to stress, pain and conflict.  Nothing works faster or more dependably to bring the mind and […]

Hello Readers, Make yourself a promise that from now on you make ‘yourself’ a priority, not an option, last resort or back up plan.  Start by putting down boundaries, stand firm and just watch how others begin to view you in a different light. The worst loneliness is not to be comfortable with yourself. When […]

Hello Readers,   You only get one life, so its vitally important that you take good care of your health, mentally, physically and spiritually. If you treat your body with love and respect, nourish it, feed it, exercise and value it, it will serve you well for decades. However, if you abuse it, be prepared […]

Hello Readers,   Are you one of those people who has vivid memories of wasted time?  Do you constantly beat yourself up about wishing you had done things differently?  Do you go on and on constantly repeating yourself telling different people the same story, looking for reassurances whilst trying to justify your decisions, actions and […]

Hello Readers, During the course of our life, there are people we will grow apart from whom we have formed significant relationships with for all kinds of reasons.  A lot of people find letting go difficult and constantly torture themselves with images in their mind about how things might have been, should have been, ought […]

Hello Readers,   If you never try, you will never know. A lot of people are afraid to say want they want and that is why they don’t get what they want. You can’t stay in bubble forever waiting for others to come to you.    The temptation to give up is a common one […]

Hello Readers, How many of you have experienced the shock of discovering that a so called friend is no friend at all, in fact probably your worst enemy? Most us have experienced our fair share of toxic relationships over the years and endured the company of people who have been no good for us, yet […]

Hello Readers, One of the most important things I have learned during my lifetime is that life is all about choices. On every journey you take, you face choices. At every fork in the road you make a choice and those choices shape our lives. Life is filled with unanswered questions, but it is the […]

Hello Readers,   A pessimist sees difficult in every opportunity but an optimist sees an opportunity in every difficulty because they know that even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise.   I am a born optimist and whether that comes from nature or nurture or just how the planets are positioned […]

Hello Readers, Do you believe in Angels?  I know I do because I personally have had so much proof and evidence that these heavenly beings exist that if it were not for Angels, I probably would not be here because of all the help I have received during my lifetime right up to the present […]

Hello Readers, Deep down within us all is a fount of wisdom. This is called intuition, but listening to your intuition is a very slow, learnt process because not everyone listens to that tiny voice or feeling that will tell you when you should or should not have done something.  It’s an incredibly still, noiseless, […]

Hello Readers,   No man or woman is an island.  We are all people who need other people some time or other.  The desire to belong is foremost in everyone’s mind.  Having a sense of belonging is a human need just like the need for food and shelter.  Some people find belonging in a church, […]

Hello Readers, Change has to happen, it is inevitable. Everything and every situation has a beginning bit, a middle bit and an end bit, there is no escaping this fact of life, however, change is something most of us shy away from because we find the prospect of it daunting or even scary and would […]

Hello Readers, Some bridges are meant to be burned because there are certain things and certain people you cannot afford to go back to. You can never get back time, so don’t waste it.  A lot of people find letting go difficult and constantly torture themselves with images in their mind about how things might […]

Hello Readers, ‘Silence is golden, speech is silver’. How many times have you opened your mouth, said something and immediately wished that the ground would open up and swallow you up? I bet your answer is ‘lots of times’. And how often have you found yourself in the company of people who constantly talked and chatted […]

Hello Readers, Ever since I was a young child, my greatest passion has always been reading books and joining the Library was my idea of heaven, the best gift of all that anyone could have given me. I vividly remember attending school jumble sales held on a Friday and the only thing I was interested […]

Hello Readers, Welcome to 2016, The Year of Opportunity. I hope in this New Year to come that you make many mistakes and learn through your experiences. If you are making mistakes, you are making things and making progress with personal growth. Make 2016 the year to try new things, learning, living, pushing yourself that […]

Hello Readers, Not so long ago it was suggested to me that I should make a ‘Bucket List’ of all the things I wanted to do before I left this planet once and for all. I have read about people recovering from terrible illnesses, accidents, divorce, separation and bereavement or survive a massive ordeal that […]

Hello Readers, One of the most important and fundamental needs of humans and animals to have a place they can call their home.  Home sweet home, our home is our castle, its somewhere to retreat to after a long day at work, or return to after a holiday when we have spent time away from […]

Hello Readers, It’s that festive time of year again when people start thinking nostalgically about the past and probably happier times. We often lose touch with certain people because of difficult circumstances, family feuds, misunderstandings, people moving away and even some admitting that they are not very good at keeping in touch, the list of […]

Hello Readers, ‘SORRY’. This one little word can sometimes feel like the biggest of all, but a heartfelt apology really can heal wounds and restore relationships. Saying sorry is perhaps the most under used resource for making things better. It has the power to save marriages, restore families and friendships and sometimes be more effective […]

Hello Readers, During the course of our lives, we are often faced with making some very difficult decisions, which can prove overwhelming and take much courage to arrive at. In the same vein, there are also times when we have perhaps purchased goods or agreed to a contract that has not met up with our […]

Hello Readers, Anywhere we go, no matter what we do, we will always have ourselves with us. We cannot escape ourselves. We can hide from others, separate, divorce, emigrate, keep running and running round and round in circles, chasing our tales, endeavour to flee our shadows seeking greener pastures, but one thing is for real, […]

Hello Readers, ‘Oh what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive’ All people have secrets and all people tell lies. They tell lies to protect their secrets. Watch with glittering eyes all around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places, and three people may keep […]

Hello Readers, Do you find letting go difficult? Do you feel as though you are stuck in the past, reliving past issues and experiencing flashbacks of the traumas that you have had to live through? It’s as though no matter how much suffering you endured, it still feels as though you cannot seem to let […]

Hello Readers, The strongest and most beautiful people we have known are those who have known heartbreak, suffering, struggle, loss and have found their way out of those depths despite the odds against them. Anyone with a heart, a family, loved ones, beloved pets, has experienced loss of one kind or another and no one […]

Hello Readers, Throughout the course of our lives we often have to face and deal with challenges that test our strengths and serve to form our character as we mature and we could never learn to be brave, courageous and patient if there was only joy in the world and nothing else. Here is a […]

Hello Readers, If you are not happy with yourself, if you are constantly looking elsewhere, over your shoulder and anywhere but within your own soul, you are never going to find the inner peace, happiness and the true contentment that you seek. If a you are not happy with the person you spend the most […]

Hello Readers, During the course of our lives, we sometimes have to face and deal with many serious problems and some of them are so severe and overwhelming that we often wonder if, how and when we will ever get over such terrible traumas and in what state we will find ourselves in once the […]

Hello Readers, ‘Laugh and the world laughs with you, cry and you’ll cry alone’ Possessing a good sense of humour is the best indicator that you will recover from almost anything and sure way of attracting people towards you because they want to be your friend. Sustain that and you will have hope of achieving […]

Hello Readers, No one is without troubles, without personal hardships or genuine challenges. Each day we have to face what obstacles throws at us and do our very best to overcome them, although this is often easier said than done.  It isn’t always so obvious to recognise other people’s situations because no everyone wears their heart […]

Hello Readers, Are your actions leading you to success or failure?  One thing I have noticed about so many successful people I have met, that stands out the most from those who are not successful is that that they are more willing to go the extra mile in order to achieve than those who have […]

Hello Readers, You only get one body and it is the temple of your soul.  If you treat your body with love and respect, nourish it, feed it, exercise and value it, it will serve you well for decades.  However, if you abuse it, be prepared to suffer poor health, a distinct lack of energy […]

Hello Readers, Every day of your life we are faced with opportunities.  We are faced with making decisions, regardless of whether they are tough, life changing decisions or simple choices, like what to have for dinner that day, what to wear, who to telephone first, where to take our next holiday, who to say ‘yes’ to […]

Hello Readers, When was the last time you woke up and realised that ‘Today’ could be the best day of your life? The best day of your life is ‘Today’, for today is the only day guaranteed. Today, expect something good to happen to you no matter what happened yesterday or the day before. The […]

Hello Readers, You do not have to put up with anyone’s bad behaviour.  Sometimes there are situations that occur where we have to take positive action to save our own sanity.  I can vividly remember someone I once knew who was only happy to be a friend whilst ever they were telling me and everyone […]

Hello Readers, Having guests in your home can be so much fun, but it can also be tedious and stressful too, depending on who your guests are, of course. People never get a second chance at making a good, first impression.  Saying ‘welcome’ with a lovely smile, a happy face and greeted like a best […]

Hello Readers, To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.  So many people choose to live in unhappy circumstances and yet refuse to take the initiative to change their situation because they are conditioned to a life of conformity and what they perceive as […]

Hello Readers, Making new friends is one of the greatest things that can happen.  Each new friend represents a world in us, a world not born until they arrive and its only through this meeting that our lives can change forever.  We don’t meet people by accident or coincidence.  They are meant to cross our […]

Hello Readers, Every person needs a break, some time out, even if it’s just one, beautiful, precious day.  Jobs, family, employers and friends can exist one day without us, because think about it, if you were not around, they would have to find a way of managing, wouldn’t they?  Each person deserves a day away […]

Hello Readers, During our lives, we are often tested and facing up to certain situations can make us feel overwhelmed, disheartened and  at our wits end, but no matter how hard we have to struggle to overcome obstacles, we must never feel defeated.  There will always be a way forward if we don’t give up […]

Hello Readers, You are a living magnet. What you attract into your life is in harmony with your thoughts and feelings. All our thoughts are powerful forms of vibrating energy. We become what we think about most, both good and bad and we also attract what we think about the most. If you dwell on […]

Hello Readers, There are some people who only see what they want to see and throw their ‘teddies out of the pram’ when they are being told what they don’t want to hear, especially if it’s the truth and a few raw nerves have been touched. Welcome to the world of the ‘Sulker’. To be […]

Hello Readers, Life is short.  Don’t wait until it’s too late to realise how precious life is because your life begins right now.  When you stop wanting for things or certain lifestyle, you will begin to start living and enjoying what is on offer.  Remember, what is meant for you will not by pass you.  […]

Hello Readers, When someone calls you a ‘nice’ person, there are different meanings and what does ‘nice’ mean anyway?  Sometimes an individual cannot find the right way to describe you.  Are they saying that you are funny, interesting, kind or just a push over?  People often refer to a person who is accommodating and focused […]

Hello Readers, The people who affect your life and the downfalls you experience, they are the ones who help create who you are. Even the bad experiences can be learned from and those lessons are the hardest of all, yet some of the most important ones because they are a fine example of how never […]

Hello Readers, When people walk out of your life, let them go.  If they honestly wanted to be there in the first place, they would never have chosen to leave.  When you truly love anyone, you never consider that person out of your life for even a minute, hour or day.  If someone does leave […]