ByCarrie Beleno
Why? you ask. Why viruses? Why political divisiveness? Why world turmoil? Why do “bad things happen to good people?” Why, why, why? Surely we are victims…we didn’t ask for this, right? My mission in life (and my actual job) is to offer new perspectives on life’s traumas and experiences~and the emotions that come with them~to…
ByJulia Chi
I am sitting in a cafe surrounded by many Spaniards who have been doing a marathon mountain walk – much chat has been engaged in about me wearing no shoes…! My Spanish conversation may end up a tad limited I fear – I have become the master at explaining my love of being barefoot –…
ByCatherine Green
There has been some talk online about how to alleviate boredom at home during lockdown. I cannot understand how you could possibly be bored at home! During the past four weeks since our school officially closed, my daughters and I have been busy decorating the living room, working in the garden, walking the dog, playing…
ByGuglielminotti Trivel
Never I thought that one day I would experience a pandemic, even less a fake one! Life is unpredictable and it certainly is right now while I am writing in Spring 2020. It has been just over two months since the so called ‘lockdown’ has started in UK and I have been experiencing all sorts…
ByCarrie Beleno
Now that the human race has slowed to a crawl, I hope that you see what I see… ~ People are collecting food and offering it for free. ~ Restaurant owners are feeding needy children and families. ~ Clients and patrons are supporting small business owners, even while said businesses are closed. ~ Parents are…
ByCatherine Green
Many people are struggling with lockdown here in the UK. They have enjoyed some enforced rest and quiet time, they have been working on home projects that were long overdue, and they have made the most of their time off work. But now they are getting bored, feeling lonely, and frustrated because they cannot go…
ByJulia Chi
My day started with the sun creeping over the peaks… I ran on the mountain road watching the day break on another new and different training ground for my feet, every step leading me paso a paso on an adventure that they seem to be planning themselves…! Later just as I was about to leave…
ByRobyn Harris
So, my message is that whatever you’re feeling, it’s ok. The situation we find ourselves in at the moment is far from normal and so if you feel that you’ve lost your sense of balance, that’s perfectly natural. But there are things you can do to support yourself, you don’t have to do it alone,…
ByCatherine Green
I joined the social network for A Chronic Voice because I needed to find people who understand what life is like with chronic pain. Today I have written a post to show my experience of living with a chronic pain disorder. Click here to find other blog posts from fellow chronic pain sufferers, or #spoonies…
ByRobyn Harris
Some further ways to support yourself at this time are: make sure you keep hydrated – our body uses more water in times of stress uncertainty is exhausting so make sure you get plenty of good quality rest don’t put any expectations on yourself – take one day at a time, or even one hour…
ByKRV Hari
Our Purpose What is the true purpose of our life, we wonder. Is it to achieve greatness or amass wealth? Is it to excel in some field or serve the masses? Is to live a life of pleasure and indulgence? For almost all of us, years or even decades of searching for our true purpose…
ByCatherine Green
Are you feeling stressed right now? Worried about Covid-19, worrying about family members and friends that are key workers? Worrying for your elderly parents and relatives? Yes, me too. There has already been loss within my circles. I am sad for friends who are struggling, I miss seeing my mum, I miss seeing my friends…