Today is my birthday and so I'm sharing 26 of the best experiences of my life so far. This isn't to brag or to force you to do these, but to encourage you to look back at all you've done and appreciate the experiences and lessons they gave you. So, in no particular order, here… Continue reading 26 of the Best Experiences of My 26 Years
Category: Lifestyle
Let’s discuss lifestyle, health, and what it means to be living in this world today…
What Do You Believe In? Beliefs & The Importance of Faith
Today I wanted to talk about our beliefs and our faith. Capital F, Faith! Now, I am not a religious person. I don't follow the practices of any religion. I have family members who are Christians. I have friends who are Christian. I have had friends who are Muslim and Hindu, too. I do not… Continue reading What Do You Believe In? Beliefs & The Importance of Faith
15 Things to Do to Embrace the Spring Season
Plant a flowerbedBuy fresh flowers for your homeDo a rejuvenating yoga flowA fresh coat of paint in your homeGo for a mindful spring walkRead a feel-good bookJournal on how you felt in WinterMeet up with people who make you feel good (safely!)Journal on your intentions and theme going into Spring and SummerRead a new genre… Continue reading 15 Things to Do to Embrace the Spring Season
Addicted Society: Things we don’t realise we’re addicted to
*I am not discounting "real" addictions. Addiction is serious, scary, and important to separate from other things. By 'addiction' in this post, I mean unhealthy dependency and obsession.* Food We can't stop eating. We socialise around food, talk about food. We eat when we're happy, sad, celebrating, angry, bored. We eat our feelings. We eat… Continue reading Addicted Society: Things we don’t realise we’re addicted to
Obvious Advice and Truths We All Forget (podcast)
We all know these things, but we often forget them or don't adopt them in our lives in order to make a difference. If you want to do better for and to yourself and others, here is some obvious advice and truths for you to remember and follow. Click to play! xx
Stolen Voices – poem
There must come a time When the silenced speak Voices break free from locked boxes Kept underneath a royal bed. The Little Mermaid lullaby lied Teaching girls to sell their voice For a promised Prince and Immortal soul. Funny - It was always the voice That made us eternal Yet cracked hands of crones Claw… Continue reading Stolen Voices – poem
Things that have ACTUALLY changed my life
People online always say things have "changed their life" but it all sounds a bit extreme. Very few things actually change our lives, but here are some things that have without a doubt changed mine. Cooking proper meals This is a huge one for so many reasons. It's helped with my physical health, mental health… Continue reading Things that have ACTUALLY changed my life
Powerlessness – a poem
Dry cracked palms pray - For better, better than this. Broken promises pierce pockets Pennies pouring into bottomless pits Foreigners found on shores - Imprisoned. Beautiful black men hands high Bloody. Same-sex Lovers lying in arms Denied. We plead. We pray. We play along... From high white thrones - They cackle. Monstrous men mighty. Footprints… Continue reading Powerlessness – a poem
“Self-help” books I’ve read and enjoyed
These books aren’t all categorised as self-help and I think I agree with Leena Norms on YouTube who said that the genre “self-help” is a little confusing anyway. It’s not really self-help, it’s getting advice and help from someone else! And then using it yourself, which is what we do with anything we read, right?… Continue reading “Self-help” books I’ve read and enjoyed
Black Lives Always Matter. Black History Always Matters. – poem
As February comes to a close, Making way for the coming of spring I want you to sing of the dead Black boys and black girls. Gospel and grace holds space for their names Their pain our pain forever ingrained In our hearts, our days, our future Untouched by their feet. Because Black lives always… Continue reading Black Lives Always Matter. Black History Always Matters. – poem
S. R. Crawford 