"Demisexuality is a sexual orientation characterised by only experiencing sexual attraction after making a strong emotional connection with a specific person. A demisexual identity is a useful indicator for where a person might fall on the asexual spectrum." Think of it like the kind of love you'd see in an old-school romance novel, where the two … Continue reading What it Means to Be Demisexual
No perfect words come to mind. My mind has drawn a blank. For every emotion I once had has been destroyed by the carelessness of others - their disbelief, their mocking, their absence - and now, the tears don't even come. Where once they would flood and my mind would race, inside me now it's … Continue reading #BeKindAlways – 4 Ways To Do It Better
It's quite scary to think where 2019 has gone, don't you think? Every year flashes by faster and faster, and it takes the whole 365 days to get used to writing the date before you realise you have to start learning it all over again! Every piece of paper gets scribbled twice over because it's … Continue reading Where to Find the Meaning of Life (Chapter 4)
"The real meditation is how you live your life." - Jon Kabat-Zinn 🙏 Without a doubt, life can be stressful at times, and it can take all of your might to keep your cool. Practicing mindfulness, however, is the key to allaying a busy brain and at reducing the anxiety it can cause, and since … Continue reading 5 Mindfulness Tips to Help Reduce Anxiety
"Never give more than you're prepared to lose." - It's a philosophy I like to live by every day because, even if I stick my fingers in my ears, close my eyes and cry out, "LALALALA" loudly enough, it still doesn't change the fact that some people out there are just, well... Useless. I try … Continue reading This is The One Thing That Will Make or Break Any Relationship
Full of wonder and mystery, the ocean has the power to open your mind and your heart. There is nothing more awe-inspiring than staring at the great solid blue from the sands and stones, soaking up the resonant notion that perspective is key. Its unending depths and exceptional mass make you realise that you're a … Continue reading 11 Powerful Ocean Quotes to Inspire Strength in Your Soul
Never underestimate the healing power of these 3 things… Music 🎵 Tea ☕ Tranquil Locations 🌅 This week recognises the importance of Mental Health Awareness, and since every mind matters, there seems no better time than now to take 5, re-evaluate our emotions and look at how we can improve them. First thing's first, happiness … Continue reading Unlock The Secret to Increasing Inner-Happiness With This Simple Buddhist Belief
Being strong enough to say, "I can do this on my own" takes a lot of grit. There is no doubt that, before we can accomplish anything solo, we have to first believe in ourselves inextricably. We also have to be fearless enough to embark on a brave, new, limitless world. In the words of … Continue reading Chatsworth to Brodsworth: 5 Historic Homes That Prove Being Independent is Awesome
STEP 1) Purify Your World - First thing's first. Before you can be the change you want to see in the world, you have to clean out your own. This covers both the mental and physical, because, as they say, "A healthy body goes hand-in-hand with a healthy mind." So begin that detox by removing all … Continue reading A 10-Step Guide on How to Become the Change You Want to See in the World
My general rule of thumb when I hit a brick wall is to stop, assess the situation around me, work out what went wrong and then figure out how I can avoid it from happening again. Obviously, I'm speaking metaphorically here, but the same rule applies to both physical and psychological events. After all, if … Continue reading The 6 Essential Laws of Karma That Will Reshape Your Future
