Category Archives: relationships

“We have nothing to fear but fear itself.” Famous words from FDR in his inaugural address. That was a long time ago. And when you think about it, it is kind of vague, somewhat histrionic and perhaps even redundant. Because … Continue reading →

Less than you settled for. It’s a weird one, isn’t it? You settle for less than you deserve, perhaps believing you are altruistic, or a good compromiser, or just an agreeable soul, or patient, or undemanding or just plain nice. … Continue reading →

One of the things I love more than anything (up there with wine and chocolate and music and friendship) is brilliant writing. Of course there is much brilliant writing to be read, from Shakespeare to Tolstoy, to Elizabeth Gilbert (personal … Continue reading →

I recently came upon this quote from a man called Osho and found it quite compelling: “The capacity to be alone is the capacity to love. It may look paradoxical to you, but it’s not. It is an existential truth: … Continue reading →

Love is a verb. I know it’s been said before, in poetry and song, but I would like to remind you that … love is a verb. Okay so maybe I’m lying. Because love is actually also a noun, I … Continue reading →

I recently had an epiphany. The epiphany that we all hope to experience. That lightening flash where life’s purpose suddenly became clear to me and I completely understood the Universe in all its complexity. I realized my purpose, I comprehended … Continue reading →

Have you ever noticed how most people spend far too much time making excuses instead of making amends? I’ve never been able to figure out why that is, especially when a simple and heartfelt apology would do the trick instantly … Continue reading →