I met with a friend on the weekend, she is busy preparing for her wedding. She's not the bridezilla type but she is stressed, panicked and a little out of control. I managed to steer the conversation away

It would be nice to think that life could perpetually be filled with clear blue skies, tropical breezes swaying palm trees lining the beach, fresh air and a soundtrack dominated by the lapping of waves

Does the winter hate the spring, or the summer hate autumn? Of course the answer is no...The planet doesn't hate, it works together, each element in support of the next, a collection of individual events

It is what it is... I find this phrase rather annoying; After all, of course it is what it is. If a thing wasn't what it was then it wouldn't what it is. Right? The phrase states the obvious. Having said

Each and every one of us is an individual who stands apart from every other human on the planet, surrounded by millions of people, but alone within one's own self, thoughts, ideas and ideals. Humans don't

The straight and narrow refers to a path, or state of being, that is considered the ideal. If one is on the straight and narrow it means they have not swayed from their path on the journey to their destination

Take a good look at this tree; Can you see where it's growing? Yes, on the rocks. One can only imagine what degree of sheer hard work, effort and perseverance might be required to survive, and thrive,

In my travels today I paid particular attention to people; Not the actual people in particular though, more what they were doing. I walked for a couple hours and despite the day being a very nice day,

Most of us seek the best in life; The best experiences, the best job, the best relationships and the best in ourselves...But life isn't always the best it can be...It's not all blue skies and beautiful

I can wander for hours in the forest, the crunch of autumn leaves beneath my feet, the breeze, on my neck and face, it's chilly breath hinting at the winter ahead. It's a pretty time to wander the forest,

There's a saying that suggests one should take time to smell the roses. It's not really about roses though. It means that one should take a pause in a busy schedule and take the time to appreciate nature

Humankind are responsible for the tallest constructions the world has ever seen, the oldest too, with building like the pyramids and other ancient constructions still standing after many hundreds and thousands

Who are you? Yes, I mean you there, reading this...Who are you, exactly? Have you ever looked in the mirror and asked yourself that question? For most the answer would be no, probably because the answers

Like most people I've been angry, displayed it outwardly and have let it get the better of me. I can recall many moments in which I have become angry at a situation, a person and even myself, and have

Having loved and lost is something many of us have, or will, experience in life and when it arrives it often brings great sorrow or grief, despondency and pain. For love, many of us have acted rashly,

At this time of the week I always find time to reflect upon the week; What I did, how productive I was, how I treated people, myself and my goals and certainly how my attitude played out over the week.

Here's a picture of me...Can you see me there at the edge of the water just to the left of the tree? Yes, right there, that little speck. That is me. I thought it would be nice to open up a little, to

What colour do you see when you observe the world...Is it vibrant and colourful, or dull and washed out? The way we perceive the world, and society in general is often a mirror of what's within ourselves.

What lies within, deep down where no one sees...In that place inside we don't permit anyone to know. What resides there in those dark recesses, in the places where the light can never go. It's our thoughts,

Have you ever looked forward in your life and not been able to see the future clearly? I have, and to be completely honest it happens all the time, to me - Maybe because I put a lot of effort into working