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Adult friendships: The things we rarely speak about
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Part 2: Closure and healing happens when we make space for it.
In my earlier post, I wrote about an acquaintanceship that went awry as fast as the ingratiation itself. This is a reflective, contemplative follow up about moving forward when there is no closure, no apology. But – life must still go on. It’s an absolute must. All I was left with was the question of:…
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Betrayal part 1: Pain is never without a purpose
The greatest versions of ourselves are resting in places of hurt and pain. But, too many would rather carry the hurt, than to see the purpose. Yes, pain. Even betrayal has its reasons. When I met Frankie, at first sight, she would have been the ideal friend that you hope for. Helpful, seemingly kind and…
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The inconvenience of “unpleasant” truths
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Navigating Friendship: Quality vs. Quantity. What is more important?
My complex has a shared garden area for the residents to use. There is also a self appointed garden committee who “looks after” the garden. The representatives, decided that it would be a good idea to have a native garden. Even though it sheds leaves like crazy and requires constant watering. The head of the…
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Good leaders have great vision
I don’t think about leadership or being a leader. What’s the point and purpose in leading someone? There must be a greater purpose to leadership other than a title to boss people around. Because, that is not true leadership; that is autocracy. There is a difference. Good leaders are also excellent individual contributors. They know…
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The Truth About Adult Friendships: Building Genuine Connections
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The power of human connection.
“Everybody has a story” This is the essence of the human connection. The shared experience and relatability. At the core of my blog, I want the reader/ a reader to experience the “human connection”. And whilst it is not optimal as an in person connection, it is still a connection nevertheless. I wholeheartedly believe that…
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Reflection: Saying goodbye to May. I’m not quite ready for June.
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Life: You cannot compare & be happy
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Relationship: How I come to appreciate the beauty of simplicity
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What would you do, If you knew the relationship you are in, has run its course? This is the story about risk.
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An open heart letter: A short prose about love that has weathered the storm
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Relationship: If you love someone, never go to the supermarket together
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Forgiveness comes from a place of understanding
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Does keeping the peace, really bring the harmony we seek?
This post is about family and keeping the peace. The mind and the body are more closely connected than we care to believe. The body does not truly forget about the past. ___________________________ I come from a culture and country where keeping the peace is taken to the enth degree, putting the UN to shame.…
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Forgiveness comes when there is understanding.
A ruminating Heart 