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 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”, …
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 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 …
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. …
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 …
Mental and Emotional Warrant-of-Fitness #4 I’m writing from a bit more of a personal perspective this week as I’m trying to practice what I preach by listening to myself. Balancing the desire of my heart to be there for others with the reality of what I can manage without the wheels falling off is a …
(A Warrant-of-Fitness is New Zealand’s version of car roadworthy inspection like the M.O.T in UK) #3 People pleasing and Boundaries Healthy boundaries = Healthy relationships Difficulty setting boundaries and saying “no” are common traits, particularly for adult children of alcoholics or those who’ve experienced abuse or neglect in childhood (neglect IS abuse by the way). …
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(A Warrant-of-Fitness is New Zealand’s version of car roadworthy inspection like the M.O.T in UK) Last week I talked about how boundaries are fundamental to mental and emotional health and wellbeing. Guilt and fear are two things that get in the way of us setting boundaries to protect ourselves, our time, resources and things that …
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This has sure been the case for me his week – my plans to deliver profundity to your email have been arrested by life! And I mean this quite literally, as a new human decide to come into this crazy, beautiful world 3 weeks early and surprise us all. And not just any human but …
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