Over the past year or so, I’ve slowly become more pagan, following Norse traditions into pathways of peace. For me, paganism has many similarities with meditation, and I often combine the two. Because Norse paganism is about revering and respecting nature, worshipping water, or finding a sacred grove where you can sit and meditate, breathe… Continue reading Pagan Pathways
Category: Mental health
Changes
I always struggle with change. Perhaps because my sight changes and never brings anything good, the prospect of change makes me nervous, worrying it will turn out bad or wrong. Recently, I had to buy a new pair of headphones, as the sound from my usual pair had gone. But the company didn’t make that… Continue reading Changes
Loving Lego
I love lego. Its such a haven of creativity, and colour. It’s a land where anything is possible, where there are no limits and you can achieve wonders. Its so colourful, with builds big and bold enough to see. It casts a spell ovwr me, for it fills me with wonder, and awe, for every… Continue reading Loving Lego
Happy Things
Today is the International day of happiness. So instead of talking about sight loss or insomnia, today I will talk about the things that make me happy. 1. Writing. Writing always makes me happy, and improves my mental health with every word. I’m never filled with more joy and delight and wonder as when my… Continue reading Happy Things
World Sleep Day
Tomorrow is World Sleep Day, and I’m not sure how to feel about it. I’ve struggled with insomnia since 2012. And even before that, as a child, sleep was something I was never very good at. Back then, teachers and professionals and doctors would say it was just a phase, and even my mum suggested… Continue reading World Sleep Day
The Essential Insomnia Guide
So you’ve tried all the usual tips for insomnia, but you still can’t sleep. You toss and turn, or wake for no reason. Are you looking for some new tricks to help you sleep? Well here are some new things to try, from someone who knows insomnia, and some pieces of advice. I’ve been living… Continue reading The Essential Insomnia Guide
Tips for Sensory Overload
I struggle with something called sensory overload. It means that I find loud sudden noises or places with lot of noise very challenging, and causes extreme anxiety and or panic attacks yesterday. I was looking for some more tips to help me with a large event, but found little online. So in this page, I… Continue reading Tips for Sensory Overload
Solstice Celebrations
Today is the summer solstice, and I shall celebrate. The past few years I’ve left Christianity behind. Perhaps one day I will go back. But the old ancient ways call to my soul, and make me feel whole. And for now, that is what makes me happy. For now, they are what I need to… Continue reading Solstice Celebrations
Russell Square Gardens
One of my favourite places is Russell Square Gardens. Its about five minutes from the office, and is a quiet green space in the middle of the busy London streets. There’s lots of open spaces, with benches to sit on, and a pizza place. I first discovered it in the autumn, when I was missing… Continue reading Russell Square Gardens
The Wellcome Collection Day
Yesterday, I had one of my worst days. So I struggle with anxiety, and sensory overload. I’m not very good at new environments, situations, places, or office spaces full of noisy people. Yesterday, I had to go to a big staff event, in London. I knew it would be loud and noisy, but I wanted… Continue reading The Wellcome Collection Day