Nurture the Seed and it will Blossom. I saw these words on an add on my FB page for planting a native tree. I couldn’t help but relate this to raising a child. What a beautiful metaphor. You may not have been nurtured the way you needed as a child but you can nurture yourself …
Ode to the Queen
It would be almost sacrilegious to not acknowledge the passing of the Queen, who's been a steadfast, enduring presence throughout my entire life, being crowned queen before I was even born. I've never professed to be a Royalist yet her transition from life to death touched me at a level I was unaware existed. It's …
Your Mental and Emotional Warrant-of-Fitness #5 Assertiveness
(A Warrant-of-Fitness is the New Zealand equivalent of an M.O.T. in the UK, being a certificate to say your vehicle is road worthy.) Assertiveness is that sweet spot, where you can speak up about your needs or opinions. You are neither passive nor aggressive, the two opposites on the continuum of communication styles. To be …
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Can I have a dose of self-discipline please?
I made myself laugh out loud today when I was thinking about my writing. The neighbours probably think I’m crazy walking about, talking and laughing away to myself! But the older I get the less I care what others think. For example, I have low tolerance for technology not doing what I want it to …
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Your Mental and Emotional Warrant-of-Fitness #4
A Warrant-of-Fitness is the New Zealand equivalent of an M.O.T. in the UK, being a certificate to say your vehicle is road worthy. Building Blocks of a Healthy Relationship Communication Boundaries Trust Respect I've talked a lot about boundaries in previous posts. But did you know that healthy boundaries are only 1 of the building …
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Spring has Sprung!
Spring in my courtyard As I write this, I’m aware that some of you lovely readers are in the Northern Hemisphere and are embarking on their autumnal journey, another glorious season, filled with colours and different experiences. Spring has sprung early here in New Zealand. Although today is only the 2nd day of spring “officially”, …
The Great Unwind
Autumn reflections, Christchurch Botanical Gardens, New Zealand It’s National Poetry Day here in New Zealand and I forgot about it enough to not be involved, which I’m a bit sad about. I call myself “an accidental poet” because this type of writing was never my intended genre. I was sure I was intended for more …
Vulnerability
Vulnerability is Uncomfortable, Love will Never Exist without Risk. Authenticity is Brave. Can I Let you In and Trust You? ©Karen Lighthouse 2022 Namaste. Thanks for reading and take care until next time. Comments and questions are welcome. Words by Karen Lighthouse. I also offer – One-on-one counselling/coaching via ZoomGroup facilitationMental health educationOracle card readings …
Contradictions
I like the contradictoriness of nature. Standing in the forest Engulfed in stillness And the buzz of life. I have learnt that vulnerability is a strength That you cannot separate light and darkness And to trust is risk To love is to be open to hurt That grief is healing An inextricable part of growth. …
Writers Dilemma
Write something every day To stay in the flow Is what they say. A verse, a poem A line or two You’ll be surprised What the Universe Will write through you. Turn up to the page Put pen to paper Do it now Instead of later. Don’t worry about it sounding silly A rhyme, a …
Words from the Lighthouse 