Have you ever seen the film Into the Wild? It’s based on the true story of a young man, Christopher McCandless, who leaves everything behind to venture out into the world on his own. Another is the story Wild, where Cheryl Strayed ventures onto the Pacific Crest trail alone. Why do some people seek the isolation of the … Read more
Of all the lessons I learned dealing with anxiety and depressed mood, the most significant step I made, the one that made the most difference, was seeking help. We can get it into our heads that the problem is minor and unimportant., or we have to figure it out for ourselves. We may even feel … Read more
Years after reading the book Way of the Peaceful Warrior, again I’m reminded why I like it so much. This post was updated as of 2020. It tells the story of a young man on a journey to find his place in the world. Despite his success, he still feels there’s something is missing in … Read more
The Dream.Firstly, there’s the dreamWe want more. More money, more possessions, more success and happiness.So we dream.We have ideas, we think them over, we forget them, come back to them.Some ideas stick with us, but then life gets in the way. We ignore the calling of our hearts.So continue to dream.We grow jealous of those … Read more
Being on holiday, like I have been recently, reminded me of how different it is compared to back home. My time away from the routine, the work and the rushing around feels very different. It made me think of how holidays can seem different and how that can help us in our day-to-day lives. A … Read more
My social anxiety has affected me in so many ways. So much that when I look at what I’ve done with my life, is see little of consequence. I look back at the person I once was. When I was rejected again and again by my peers at school it hurt, and I didn’t understand … Read more