I have to say there have been a couple of times in my life when I’ve been in deserted spots, deep in the middle of nowhere and at night I have experienced something very close to silence… — Silence is strange because — what actually is it? Apparently, according to the dictionary, it is: A period without any sound; complete quiet. Cambridge Dictionary That is all very well, but in truth, when does such a moment ever happen?

What does Grace mean to you? — Grace to me is about appreciating small or huge moments that light my way or stop the tears from falling. Grace is something that we all should search for on a daily basis. I believe in me and I believe in grace. I have experienced it many times in my…

To this day, I never equate money with class. — I truly believe that kids should be taught about money at school. In a way, I suppose they actually teach themselves a little when playing “shop games” and such like. But I think the basic principles regarding money — how it works, the history of money and working to earn…

This type of porn worked for me but is certainly not mainstream — Porn is surely an individual concept, as in what one person finds sexually arousing may not elicit such a response in another. Which means what is your porn — may not be mine… Introduction As we all know, porn is short for pornography. Definition of pornography the depiction of erotic behavior…

My trust was broken by the very person who should have been protecting me — After watching a documentary recently I began to do some deep thinking. I wondered if a person’s susceptibility to being manipulated, or brainwashed into believing in another person or an idea, is linked with trust. I pondered about it when I was out walking and came up with this essay. …

Eczema: They suspected my problems were linked to an intolerance to certain foods. — Eczema and Steroid Cream I have suffered on and off with eczema all my life. As a child, others didn’t want to hold my hand thinking they could catch it. The doctors knew little about eczema, except to tell me to drink more milk (I was a skinny kid) — and dollop the sores…

Good Digestion helps maintain health and wellbeing — I am a great believer that if you treat your gut well, then general good health and wellbeing follow. However, first, you need to understand what foods work for your unique system. Here are a few tips to set you on your way… Good Digestion helps maintain health and wellbeing One: Read the labels. …

How wicked are they? — Nutrition has been a huge interest of mine since I was in my early 20s — that’s a while ago! I have earned a diploma in the topic and have worked in health food retail. And in my experience, it appears many people have a love/hate relationship with sugar. Personally…

We sat down under a large old tree, in a very open field, just outside the grounds of a massive hotel — Going outside for some sexy fun can be exciting and daring but may be viewed as taboo by some people. Particularly, in recent strange times. However, such a shared experience can prove to be liberating and fun too. …

In my opinion, to not allow a sick person access to a plant that can improve their condition is immoral. — Let’s go right back to the start. History It’s likely the ticks that cause Lyme Disease have been around for many, many years. The mention of animal ticks goes back to writings from the 17th century. Although, symptoms caused by a bite were not linked together or given a name. Indeed…

Many high achievers possess blind ambition and appear to portray a narcissistic level of self-absorption — Over the last few years I’ve noticed a lot of articles and tweets about narcissism. Some informative and others written by those who stated they had been hurt by their relationship with a narcissist. In this post, I am not going to delve into stories about those who have genuinely…

I came to view sex as all sexual acts, not just intercourse. — Virginity — or being a Virgin — is a strange concept. What actually does it mean? If a definition had to be assigned to the word ‘virgin,’ in the context of sex, it would be; someone who has never had sexual intercourse. Of course, this explanation does seem outmoded, as…

People have a tendency to point a judgemental finger — only able to see the label they want to see — In this article, I will be taking a personal look at labels and feminism. Labels are meant to tell us something In the main, I don’t like being labeled. Labels can be inaccurate or restrictive. Two reasons I try not to use them. But sometimes, I suppose, they can’t be avoided and can actually help.

Do certain personalities fair better in online social environments? — I am sure that the way people behave — or the amount of time they spend — on social media has something to do with personality type. Not only that, how a person interacts will gain them a certain type of follower, thereby; attracting a social media tribe, by exhibiting…

A person cannot simply be good at something to gain respect, they need to exhibit certain traits too. — Recently, I read: fear may be coerced, obedience enforced, but respect has to flow freely from a heart full of appreciation for another person’s admirable qualities OR behaviour. Meaning, a talented or admirably behaved person is likely to earn the respect of others. My Perception of Respect We often respect someone who portrays skills…

If we’d been bold enough to explore the polyamorous route, perhaps the relationship could have lasted longer. — Polyamorous relationships appear to be rising in popularity — they are trending and trendy. The question is, can this lifestyle last a lifetime? Those who are in a polyamorous relationship have an intimate, romantic, and/or sexual relationship with more than one person. I have been writing about lifestyle topics for…

Surely, real discipline and punishment is carried out on a day to day basis , where perhaps the recipient is not even aware it is occurring. — Recently I was pondering over the kink topic of discipline and punishment and momentarily decided that I didn’t really know too much about it. However, once I let my brain meander into general relationship dynamics I decided that there was more to this topic than meets the eye…

Social anxiety is an intense fear or dread of social or performance situations. — Content Notice ~ Mental health topics discussed… Social anxiety disorder or social phobia is an intense fear or dread of social or performance situations. This might happen before, during or after the event. Symptoms may include: racing thoughts. uncontrollable over-thinking. difficulties concentrating. feelings of dread, panic or ‘impending doom.’

He played trumpet the way people sing — and when he sang it sounded like a mellow trumpet. — This post is a tribute to Chet Baker (1929–1988). If you don’t know who he is be prepared to be wowed by his musical brilliance. Unique Skill Chet (Chesney Henry Baker) was hugely influenced by the 1940s big bands. …

The look was casual and sexy — Wham! What not to like? Still trying to work that one out. The cool guitarist (Andrew Ridgeley), the fantastic lead singer/songwriter (George Michael) plus some really cute backing singers. I got with the program. After all, their songs were great, particularly to get you dancing. …