Caring Matters
Babies need to be held close and cuddled to thrive physically, mentally and emotionally. They need the love of their primary caregiver, namely their mother. According to Professor Allan Schore, being securely attached and bonded in [Read More]
Giving of gifts is an art. A gift defines a relationship. Is one cherished and valued or is one just tolerated or disliked? A meaningful gift is always remembered. Gifts Of Love As a child, [Read More]
Being kind does not take much effort. Just a smile, a nod, helping another with their baggage or giving change to someone stuck at the cash counter. Every second of our lives we encounter moments [Read More]
Last month I completed one year of writing this blog. I did not realize how but the act of sitting down to express my feelings, putting them into words has been liberating. At first, the [Read More]
Being ostracised is one of the most insidious forms of childhood abuse. As a child, you don’t know how can someone who is family reject you and give you the silent treatment. It is a [Read More]
As of date, there have been enough studies to show that meditation is not the cure-all for trauma. In fact, it could bring on further emotional distress and even psychosis to those who have a [Read More]
Depression, anxiety, and fatigue are an essential part of a process of metamorphosis that is unfolding on the planet today, and highly significant for the light they shed on the transition from an old world [Read More]
It is easy to incorporate curative movements in your daily activities that are wonderfully beneficial for your mind and body. Scheduling a fixed exercise time is something I find difficult. However, there are some simple [Read More]
Touch is the cornerstone of mental well-being. We all thrive on touch. Touch conveys love, acceptance, caring, understanding. It makes us feel grounded and strong. Studies have shown that touch deactivates the stress regions of [Read More]
In my younger days, as a fan of the famous crime writer Agatha Christie, I was fascinated by how the nondescript sleuth Miss. Marple could solve mysteries while knitting. It felt so silly and impossible [Read More]