It turns out resolving issues is not that hard to do. Psychologists, Shrinks, therapists and counsellors are ubiquitous. They vary in price but a lot of them are very good at getting to the root of your problem. The thing is, none of them can help the individual who doesn't want help. The therapist can't … Continue reading Resolving issues →

An asteroid will hit earth in a month's time and our doom is certain and imminent.For some this is the perfect excuse and trigger to go on the wildest of benders.For others it will mean business as usual. They'll turn up at their day job and get to work on the boring admin tasks.Because after … Continue reading Asteroid heading for earth →

I'm devastated to realise my eyesight is getting worse.I had good eye sight as a kid. I prided myself on it and took delight in showing off my abilities for others.Despite knowing that deterioration and old age are coming for us all I reckon my devastation is a sign that I was secretly hoping that … Continue reading Deteriorating eyesight →

Jeans carelessly tossed on the pile.Jackets crumpled in a heap on the floor.Shirts in the shoes section.The sale season is upon us and with it the reckless abandonment of care.During this period it appears that the tolerance for bad behavior from shoppers is increased and so that's what the shops get, retail bedlam.

Stop me if you've heard this one before. Man hooked on sex, drugs and alcohol almost dies from all 3. Draws a line in the sand and leads a clean reformed life from then on out. If good is the enemy of great then is moderation the enemy of quitting? Sonia finds herself wishing for … Continue reading Moderation the enemy of quitting? →

Tabbatha saw Bertrude approaching and so hitched a smile onto her face and mentally prepared herself for the social challenge 'Hey Bertrude! How are you?' 'Grand' Bertrude replied failing to recognize the fear in Tabbatha's widened eyes. A silent hour stepped in. 'Good good' said Tabbatha stalling, trying to think of anything to say, literally … Continue reading Play the game →

It was Christmas day in Timbuktu and Apollonia's adopted family were playing Wolf, Seer and Villager (it's probably not called that but here we are). To bring you up to speed, Apollonia's half brother Terango is narrating and instructs the group to open their eyes as it is now morning time and that Apollonia's aunt … Continue reading Executed without trial →

Ill disguised micromanagement is so much worse than micromanagement. At least with micromanagement you can sit back and let the control freak knock themselves out. But a micromanager hiding behind vague language creates this weird cloud of ambiguity that makes the toddler question whether they actually have autonomy or if they're going to get in … Continue reading Micromanaging toddlers →

Some animals scare easily. If you strode up to them and put food in their face, despite being desperately hungry they won't take it. They're paralyzed with fear at being approached. It's important for these animals to feel safe and in control so you have to leave the food out and let them approach it … Continue reading Let em come to you →

The 'Not Good Enough' limiting self belief. (pause for dramatic effect) It would have you believe that perfection is your only salvation. When you eliminate all errors and become pure energy, then and only then, will you finally be able to rid yourself of this debilitating narrative. Alas, perfection is, and will always be, unattainable. … Continue reading Perfect red herring →