Author Archives: tbs2539

If I am going to love and care for others then the first thing I need to consider is how I can love and care for myself. It should be first on my to do list and my primary point of focus. To do this I have to work on both my physical and mental wellContinue reading “Respect”

Smile and the world smiles with you. Do you recall this saying? I do and how true it is. Ever noticed how the popular people become popular because they’re always smiling. My face is not a smiley face at all. Whenever I’m happy it’s not immediately apparent that I am. I have a downward crease from myContinue reading “Smile”

I started photography and bird watching at about the same time. I remember the Eastern Spinebill I snapped at Gooloo Creek Wildflower Farm and an image of an unidentified plant later I found out it was a type of wild olive. Not long after this, I stalked an Eastern Whipbird for at least half an hour. This morning  IContinue reading “Patience is a Virtue”

Sad memories are beneficial as long as they don’t prolong a feeling of regret, guilt or grief. It is good to grieve. We all grieve in different ways. Some grieve for weeks, months or years. It becomes a problem when we hang on to grief as if our life depends on it. It becomes a problem whenContinue reading “Sad Memories”

The Buddhists tell us we think with a Monkey Mind. In the simplest way, I will explain it like this. Everyday all day from birth to death an infinite number of thoughts become part of our life. We can choose to make them part of our story.  Thoughts are the chattering Monkeys or the MonkeyContinue reading “Chattering Monkeys and Meditation”

A few months ago I was not well. I was lethargic, disinterested and felt alone. Why? I was depressed. Again! Depression appears to be one monkey I haven’t been able to get off my back entirely. She clings to me desperately hanging on by one hand. If only I could rid myself of her completely.Continue reading “Dragons.”

Some people poo, poo, FB as if it is some how malignant and dangerous. I think it’s how you use it that counts. People use posts and comments to share enjoyment, congratulate, share opinions, to learn, advertise, garner support or simply to share some news with family and friends. Others use social media to belittle,Continue reading “21st Century Communication”

Compassion (noun) a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering. Is compassion innate or do we learn it? The old nature or nurture dilemma. I believe we learn it. Why, because I have learnt compassion. I was not born withContinue reading “Compassion”

Some people poo, poo, Facebook as if it is malignant. I think it’s how you use it that counts. Some use posts and comments to share enjoyment, to congratulate, to share opinions, to learn something, to advertise, to garner support or simply to share some news with family and friends. Others use social media toContinue reading “21st Century Media”

When someone is tired, cranky, at the end of their tether, give them two heaped handfuls of patience and an armful of love. If it’s yourself double the quantities! Minutes spent in stillness and silence are more valuable than hours of busyness. Housework will always be there. Family and friends may not. I am gratefulContinue reading “Mum’s Homemade Sayings Crafted with Love”