Why Depression was the Best Thing to Happen to Me – Part 2
I was depressed, but I didn’t have depression. I had the symptoms of ‘depression’, though I didn’t see it as a disorder that I needed to put a label on, [...]
Trauma and Action – Remembering Road Traffic Victims
On the 19th of November, thousands of families worldwide come together to remember the loss of their dear ones, perished in a war they did not choose to fight. It [...]
Centenarian Wellbeing: Living My Life the Okinawan Way Part 2
In part one of ‘Living My Life the Okinawan Way’, I spoke about my own nutrition journey and of how I take inspiration from the Okinawan diet, to better my [...]
Why Depression was the Best Thing to Happen to Me – Part 1
Depression is not merely ‘on the rise’ – it’s slowly but surely becoming an epidemic! Depression, which is the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide, currently affects over [...]
Life After Grief
Watching a recent documentary on Varanasi in India, I was amazed at how differently we all deal with the concept of death. Such a dark and impassive word, I suspect [...]
Tools to Help You Develop Self-Awareness and Stay in Control
Have you heard of free writing? It’s when you let your hand do the work and your mind relax. In theory, it lets your subconscious rinse its thoughts without your [...]