Insecurity can take so many forms and it can grip us in different ways. ‘What are you good at?’ ‘What have you accomplished?’ It can tell us that we need good answers to these questions in order to be valued and respected, to feel good about ourselves and for our existence to count for something. […]
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Who doesn’t love a good podcast? Whether you’re getting dressed, cooking or doing work, podcasts are great to have on in the background to help keep your mind stimulated. If you’re looking to try something new, here’s a snapshot of our current listens. Jemina: WHOA That’s Good podcast is hosted by the author and Christian […]
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Looking out for ourselves is often easier said than done. I know I’ve sometimes found it difficult to speak up, not overcommit or make sure my boundaries are respected. Others won’t always speak up for us, so it’s really important that we’re able to do this ourselves. It might not always feel easy or natural, […]
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Can kindness spark kindness? I think so. I have a friend who taught me this a number of years ago. She is one of the most selfless people I know and I am so glad to have met her. I remember one day, she decided to take me out and treat me to a 2-course […]
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My experience with online dating has really been a mixed bag. I’m sure anyone who has tried it can relate. Sometimes it’s been fun and exciting to chat to new people. Other times it’s been disheartening and frustrating and felt like a completely pointless exercise. I think it’s safe to say that online dating is […]
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Racism. How to articulate feelings over such an issue? How not to cause offence? How not to be misconstrued? These are all thoughts that have crossed my mind when approaching this topic and oftentimes, they mean I hold back when engaging. I am sure many can relate. It’s especially difficult when here in the UK, […]
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I experience a range of emotions when I think about racism and injustice in the world–from anger to sadness to frustration and fear – but I do try to remain hopeful. As the Black theologian and pioneer of Christianity, Augustine of Hippo said, ‘Hope has two beautiful daughters; their names are anger and courage. Anger […]
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A friend and I were talking recently about the pressure society places on us to be ‘accomplished’ and have boxes ticked off like getting a ‘good’ job, buying a house and getting married, by a certain age. We agreed that this pressure is unhelpful and we agreed that working towards our own goals at our […]
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‘Everyone has secrets they don’t wanna share. Everyone has a past that no one has heard about. Everyone has talents that people don’t notice. Everyone has a story left untold. So never start judging someone, thinking like you know them because the truth is you probably don’t’. – Lupytha Hermin It’s easy to look at […]
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Giving and receiving gifts can be a Christmas day highlight. I remember when I was younger, this was probably the thing I looked forward to the most. I enjoyed the element of surprise, unwrapping something new that would belong to me.
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