PinnedMember-onlyA piece of me for a piece of youReal spiritual growth is always growth downward, so to speak, into profounder humility, which in healthy souls will become more and more apparent as they age.- J. I. Packer Nobody has it all figured out. I have been a hot mess for the past 20 years. I tried to fake…Life Lessons7 min readLife Lessons7 min read
PinnedThe consequences of ShameThe consequences of Shame My abuser died. I felt nothing. No resentment. No Anger. No relief. Just “Meh”. Have you ever felt “meh”? To me that means “Whatever (never minded emoji)”. To you it might mean something else. He was also my ex- best friend’s dad and our neighbour during…Growth9 min readGrowth9 min read
PinnedMember-onlyThe pursuit of happiness“Don’t be defined by someone else’s definition of success; have your own definition of success” — Duke Matlock Photo by Mathieu Stern on Unsplash The illusion The ads on smartphones are usually setup to cater for one’s preferences. I have these coaches constantly popping up in my feed whenever I am on…Life Lessons5 min readLife Lessons5 min read
PinnedMember-onlyChanging the narrativeExodus 20:12 (NKJV) “Honour your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you. Misinterpretation of scripture Abovementioned scripture transcends cultures. It goes without saying that we should respect our elders. It is also the only commandment with a promise, ”…Personal Development4 min readPersonal Development4 min read
PinnedCancer Liberated me and transformed a lifetime of programming into a spiritual awakening.“When you know better, you do better. “– Maya Angelou I come from a place and a time where “children should be seen and not heard”, was the order of the day and mental health was taboo. Fake it till you make it was a strength and acknowledging pain or…Mental Health7 min readMental Health7 min read
Published in Gain inspiration·Feb 22Member-onlyFalling In love Made Me Feel StuckFalling In love Made Me Feel Stuck I feel stuck. Not stuck because I don’t know what to write . Not stuck because I am scared to fail. I am failing forward. I am better than I was last month and many months before. Not stuck because of comparison. Stuck…Medium3 min readMedium3 min read
Feb 18Member-onlyMy interdependent relationship with my neighbours furryMy interdependent relationship with my neighbours furry We moved into this property a few months ago. It was love at first virtual sight. You can read about the move here https://medium.com/@hope4charmaine/a-piece-of-me-for-a-piece-of-you-20161b548108 The house came with a very serious furry, named Dave. He moved in, without warning. He adopted us, it…Cats2 min readCats2 min read
Feb 17Member-onlyThe ponderings of my 16 year young daughterI was busy preparing dinner when Meg walked in and chose her favourite corner on the kitchen counter. She pushed herself up and sat quietly with her legs dangling down the side. We’ve reached a point in our relationship, where we can sense each other’s next move. Almost like a…Emotional Intelligence3 min readEmotional Intelligence3 min read
Feb 16Member-onlyThe ponderings of my 16 year old daughterI love my children. Memories of them are always accompanied by gratitude. I can’t help but wonder what I’ve done right to deserve such amazing children. I failed them in so many ways and yet, the way they show up on a daily basis, amazes me. …Parenting4 min readParenting4 min read
Feb 9Member-onlyWe All Bleed The Same“Mommy why would you do that. I don’t care if the school is 100% white. Those are the best and most acknowledged schools” — Megan (16) This morning whilst looking in the mirror ,I prayed: “ Daddy God, I know I am not supposed to wish ill on anyone or…Racism5 min readRacism5 min read
