When people make lists of addictions, rarely do they list making excuses. Most people do it more than they realise. We make excuses to/for: ㆍ Protect ourselves from our fears. ㆍ Avoid exploring…
Anxiety is an emotion characterised by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and physical changes like increased blood pressure. Fear is an emotional response to an immediate threat. It is more associated with a…
Summer turns to fall leaves wither, crumble, and die heartache lingers on Fleeting illusions emotions fade, love deflates empty promises Lonely nights whisper winds of longing and sorrow love never asked me Taming…
…where the hell were you, then, when my skull's blood was feeding the concrete? Where were you when they tired of me, when they struck my face, plucked my words from my mouth,…
Children of rape need to be recognised as victims. Their parent may be the ones who went through the physical trauma, but they grew up with the result of this event. They are…
Producing coffee makes a significant environmental impact — estimates vary, but about 39 gallons of water are needed for one cup, according to UNESCO's Institute for Water Education. Exploitative coffee production leads to…
Hope. I remember being a child and drawing with tiny pieces of broken crayons on newspapers and school papers in the attic of my grandmother's house by the light of the hole in…
Over the last few years, I have come to understand how important it is to be seen and heard as a full person - not just the pretty, easy-to-handle parts. Being human is…
It is that time of year again. I started here.Valentine's Day: The ancient Romans may also be responsible for the name of our modern-day love. Emperor Claudius II executed two men — both…
Consciousness: You have it. You use it. You know what it does. But you have no idea what it is. You can argue that everything is energy, or can be converted into energy…