I am someone who loves words, loves reading and loves playing with words, whether it is in this Blog or writing poetry or just any other way I wish to express myself through words. I have always found words to be a powerful thing. The way we use our words can have the power toContinue reading “Should we ‘should?’”
Category Archives: Self learning and growth
Past lives, history and conditioned responses…
It is fair to say that I have not had a very settled life at times. I have been married three times, with the first marriage being the only one where I have had children. My first marriage ended for various reasons, amongst which is that basically I think we married too young to knowContinue reading “Past lives, history and conditioned responses…”
A helping hand…
All of us need a helping hand from time to time. Whether it is because something is too heavy and we need someone stronger to lift it for us, or because of physical limitations due to health conditions. Sometimes it is hard to admit that we can’t do everything ourselves and to ask for thatContinue reading “A helping hand…”
Sheer Bloody-Mindedness
I have been re-reading some of my earlier Blogs today and I came across the term ‘Sheer Bloody-Mindedness’. This is a term I often use at work when supporting patients and families who are dealing with a significant health event. So, what is ‘Sheer Bloody-Mindedness’? To me it is that refusal to give up inContinue reading “Sheer Bloody-Mindedness”
Arrogant Assumptions…
I feel I am naturally programmed to advocate for people. Not just for people I work with as a Social Worker, but also in life. The reason for the title for this particular post is that there are a number of arrogant assumptions in this world, that I really find I need to challenge. IContinue reading “Arrogant Assumptions…”
We’re there for each other… no man (or woman) is an island!
Time for some positivity from me. I’m afraid I’ve been a bit short in that department in these blog posts. Like I said before I have allowed my knee issues to almost completely take over my thoughts. It has not been helpful, but also has been a difficult thing to break out of. I haveContinue reading “We’re there for each other… no man (or woman) is an island!”
It’s OK to have a ‘Pity Party’ every now and then!
I was just reading an entry in the Blog of ‘Twitchy Woman’ who I follow. Love the name by the way! She is right on the money as far as I am concerned. When she talks about having a ‘Pity Party’ now and then, I think we are pretty much entitled to it! Check outContinue reading “It’s OK to have a ‘Pity Party’ every now and then!”
All of me….
As I have said on more than one occasion, my diagnosis has significantly changed my outlook on life in many ways. It has made it so important to try to be the best version of me that I can. To give of myself to others that I care about in my personal life and toContinue reading “All of me….”
Milestones…
Throughout life there are many milestones that we acknowledge and celebrate. Today was a milestone moment for our youngest granddaughter. Her sisters and I took her to have her ears pierced for her 10th birthday. Her Mum and Dad had told her that she had to wait till she was 10 – as had herContinue reading “Milestones…”
Parkinson’s disease “What do successful people do to slow down PD progression?” Dr. Laurie Mischley
I found this recommended on a Facebook Page I am a member of. The page itself is one you have to join as a member and it has contributors from both a caring perspective and also from that of a person with Parkinson’s. It is a very positive group and there is a lot ofContinue reading “Parkinson’s disease “What do successful people do to slow down PD progression?” Dr. Laurie Mischley”
My journey with Parkinsons 