Di’s Words of Wisdom
Why Life Gets Better After 50
My thoughts on an article that life gets better after 50. That in life we have natural highs and lows. that does not mean there is anything wrong with us
Read MoreOORFL it was! But is Technology Terror really, really awful?
There was not a grain of confidence was in evidence…overwhelm, disbelief, worry flooded through me as I sat, pulling my hair out when the computer had a hissy fit, that means it won’t do what I want. Why had my confidence and common sense deserted me? Because I had just had the most ‘technological terror-…
Read MoreDifferences Between Happiness and Joy
Imagine if… you consciously picked and chose where you put your energy – and found that life is not an exhausting hunt for happiness, but a joyful journey.
Read MoreDon’t Remember Last Night? Your Victim Will. Truths About Life After Sexual Abuse.
That effects of sexual abuse remain with the victim/survivor for a lifetime. They lose their voice, trust and self -worth,it may end in their taking their life. There is another way…
Read MoreSILENCE… and LISTENING are powerful words.
Do you struggle with silence between people?
Do you ever regret saying something?
Can you distinguish between saying something of value and saying something for the sake of speaking?
What is the difference for you?
A Beautiful Response To ‘Hate Comments’ On A Blogpost
Most people who put themselves ‘out there’ especially on emotional or controversial subjects are likely to attract ‘hate mail’. Yes, initially it hurts, you feel like biting back. That is what trolls want, to know they have upset you, moved you to anger and posting an unguarded response. In the video below is the most…
Read MoreWho Remembers black and white photos and TV?
Remember when black and white photographs and early TV were considered the best?
Remember when colour photos and colour TV were introduced? How excited we all were?
Remember how black and white photos and black and white TV were considered old hat?
Read MoreAn Experiment of Separating Triplets Through Adoption
Nature versus nurture
In the 1980’s a psychologist took on a macabre experiment of separating triplets placed for adoption.
Accidental Author
I am an accidental author. It never crossed my mind to write a bookMy background was nursing, writing especially writing creatively was not part of the job description. 40 years ago I joined Toastmasters and began writing speeches. Most of those for 5-7mins. Not exactly committed writing is it?.
Read MoreDianna, Dianne and Di
What’s in a name?
‘Sticks and stones will break your bones but words will never hurt you’. have you heard those words before? My guess is a resounding yes.
True words don’t break bones, but they can have a massive negative impact on a person for days, years or decades.