Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye follows Holden Caulfield on a two-day hooky spree after leaving his private school early for holidays. At age 17, Holden spends most of this time drinking, and trying to ‘get sexy’ with various girls. I picked this up as it was a classic I’d not read in high school […]
There’s a lot to be said for making a series of small changes to your life and taking your time. It’s an effective way of changing your life with a minimal amount of stress. But, what if you’re impatient? What if your life is such a mess that you’re willing to risk being uncomfortable to […]
How To Heal Your Inner Child by Simon Chapple was a blessing to me. I finally felt seen. Chapple himself has gone through all the work he speaks about. In addition, he is a sobriety counselor. The book covers what trauma is, what childhood emotional neglect (CEN), and how they shape adult behaviour. You’ll learn […]
Reading is an activity loved by millions. Yet there are those who have yet to discover the true joys and benefits of indulging in a great book. Whichever group you’re in, it never hurts to be reminded just how wonderful the written word can be! Here are some benefits reading brings: Travel to exotic places. […]
There’s a lot to be said for making a series of small changes to your life and taking your time. It’s an effective way of changing your life with a minimal amount of stress. But, what if you’re impatient? What if your life is such a mess that you’re willing to risk being uncomfortable to […]
Loki, Norse god of mischief, is my Patron deity. It took me a while to accept that, and to find my way to Rokkatru. Many see this deity as ‘evil’ or ‘bad’, but far from it! Another sobriquet for this liminal trickster is the Lord of Laughter. And Loki’s greatest test for me, and greatest […]
Hydrate! Let’s face it, most of us could do with drinking a lot more water. Chugging down energy drinks and coffee might make it easier to get through a rough day at work, but it doesn’t do much for your health. We all need a decent amount of clean, fresh water to keep all of […]
Studies show that your brain loses some of its functionality as you age. Diminished function leads to a number of problems, such as memory loss, brain fog, and even types of dementia. A well-stimulated brain elevates your mood and helps you feel better on the inside. So, a daily brain boosting is essential as you […]
Being Better: Stoicism for a World Worth Living In by Kai Whiting & Leonidas Konstantankos is a short, but enlightening foray into Stoicism. This philosophy is as pertinent today, as it was in the ancient world. Perhaps moreso, given the nonsense going on the world over. What I really enjoyed were the engaging stories of […]
Synopsis What happens when you are forced to survey the ashes of a life lost? When you ask yourself: what the hell has gone wrong? Carolyn Hobdey had a successful career, the sports cars, the big house, the holidays, the friends… but it meant nothing. To be genuinely happy, she faced the stark realisation that […]