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Following on from my last post about every cloud having a silver lining, I also believe in looking for the good in people and in situations in my life. It would be very easy for me with my mental health issues to be negative and pessimistic about life, but I steadfastly refuse to think thatContinue reading “LOOK FOR THE GOOD IN LIFE.”

Yes it is true. Every cloud does have a silver lining. This is not only my favourite proverb, it could very well be the motto for my life. Probably the most significant silver lining in my life has been the absolutely wonderful friendship I have with Russell which developed after I walked away from anContinue reading “EVERY CLOUD HAS A SILVER LINING.”

Last week I spoke about being kind to yourself and not beat yourself up other things you can’t change. Sometimes I need to listen to my own advice. I am more blessed than I realise. Yesterday I received some wonderful news that I am going to be a great Aunty for the first time. IContinue reading “LISTEN TO POSITIVE GUIDANCE.”

Today I feel guided to write this particularly after having a conversation with a friend I made during my recent time in a private hospital. I have had mental health issues for the majority of my adult life and used my experience of mental health issues to work in a career where my focus wasContinue reading “BE KIND TO YOURSELF.”

Lately throughout lockdown I have come to appreciate my little dog Lily even more than usual. Lily gives me such wonderful unconditional love and I know I would be totally lost without her company during lockdown. I have had Lily for just under 5 years now and I would have to say she has broughtContinue reading “MY ONE TRUE LOVE MY DOG.”

As I sit here and write this piece I have just watched a repeat episode of what has become my all time favourite television series The Recording Studio “. This very humble show produced by the ABC here in Australia, would have to be among the most heart-warming and positive shows ever made in thisContinue reading “The Goodwill of “The Recording Studio”.”

Whilst our world is currently butt silently desolately battling covid it can be hard to feel good. But we must try to find a reason to smile. I live in Melbourne and we have definitely had our fair share of lockdown throughout this pandemic. It is very wearing and when I find myself feeling frustratedContinue reading “HOLD ON. IT WILL GET BETTER.”

If there is anything I have learned on my journey it is that karma exists. I was diagnosed with a mental illness at the age of 26 years old. My kind brother David told me at that time that whatever I did with my life from then on I needed to surround myself with goodContinue reading “GOOD KARMA.”

If there is anything I have gained in this life, it is the knowing that there is always someone who is worse off than me. I try to keep a positive outlook and see myself as a lucky person. I may not be wealthy financially, but I have good friends, support and love in abundance.Continue reading “There but for the grace of God go I.”

One day a few months after my dog Chloe had passed away I was sitting on a park bench in the local park thinking about her. My eyes had filled with tears thinking of my memories of her. At that very instant I looked down between my legs. Instantly I was overcome with shock toContinue reading “MESSAGE FROM CHLOE.”