When we make life harder than it needs to be
Life, by its very nature, comes with challenges and pain. Yet, there is a stark difference between the unavoidable pain of living and the emotional suffering we create for ourselves. Pain is often external and situational - the loss of a loved one, a sudden illness, or a professional setback. Emotional suffering, on the other […]
New Year, new beginnings: focusing on what truly matters
As the calendar flips to January 2025, a familiar energy fills the air. New Year’s resolutions, reflections on the past, and plans for the future occupy our thoughts. But beyond the goal-setting and celebration lies an opportunity to reconnect with what truly matters in life. The essence of a meaningful life often boils down to […]
The toxic normalisation of pleasing: Breaking free from the trap
In our fast-paced world, where expectations are abundant and demands unrelenting, the act of pleasing others often masquerades as a virtue. Some people have been raised to believe that prioritising others over ourselves is noble, even heroic. Yet, there is a fine line between kindness and self-sacrifice, and when the latter becomes habitual, we enter […]
Acknowledging the depths of human cruelty: reflections on the Gisèle Pelicot Case
Today, the outcome of the Gisèle Pelicot court case has sent shockwaves through society, forcing us to confront a harrowing reality: the depths of human cruelty. This case, which goes far beyond the boundaries of sexual abuse, has laid bare a level of calculated violence and betrayal that is difficult to comprehend. At the centre […]
