New Brighton beach, Christchurch, New Zealand These words came to me when I was walking on the beach today, hoping to gain clarity and peace. A family situation has plunged myself and other family members into emotional turmoil. Walking on the beach may not change the situation but it can change my brain chemistry and …
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Nomad
Photo by Mark Basarab on Unsplash NOMAD Don’t fall in love with a nomad He’ll surely break your heart Don’t fall in love with a nomad It’s doomed from the start. Don’t fall in love with a nomad He travels far and wide Wrapped up in his arms You’ll fall for his charms He’s just in it for …
“Everything will be OK in the end. If it’s not OK, it’s not the end” John Lennon
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA. Karen Lighthouse © Karen Lighthouse 2022 Namaste. Thanks for reading and take care until next time. If you liked what you read please leave a comment below, like or subscribe to receive my weekly posts straight to your email. Words by Karen Lighthouse. I also offer – One-on-one counselling/coaching via Zoom Group …
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Letters to your ex you’ll never send
We’ve all experienced heartbreak, and who enjoys it? No-one! When a relationship finishes our feelings don’t just automatically stop. So, what do you do with them then? Options: Stuff them down (your feelings), bottle them up, try and pretend you’re OK by putting on a brave face. Mope around, telling everyone who’ll listen (and many …
Your Mental and Emotional Warrant-of-Fitness #6 Avoidance
(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.) Nature hates a void, a vacuum. I am a lover of words, a logophile, and when I found this name for “a lover of words”, I was delighted! I love playing with …
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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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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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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. …
You don’t NEED a man!
Stop waiting for a man to complete you To make your dreams come true Your happiness is in your own hands Now, what would you like to do? A poet, a singer An acrobat? All things are possible Just know that You were born to thrive Not merely survive And there’s no-one quite like you …
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