The Paradox of Joy: Finding Light in the Shadow of Immense Loss

For those who were loved immensely, the grief is just as immense. It isnโ€™t the lack of laughter that stings, but the absence of their specific guidance, their particular smile, or the comforting knowledge that they would have been the proudest observers. Continue reading The Paradox of Joy: Finding Light in the Shadow of Immense Loss

Hiring a PA

Often, people say teens are a blessing. I agree with this wholeheartedly until, of course, something like this happens. My daughter has stuck these posters all over the house. Sheโ€™s hiring a PA because sheโ€™s overwhelmed. Her brother applied for the job and was called in for an interview at 8pm last night. He wore a proper jacket over his pyjamas and politely knocked on … Continue reading Hiring a PA

7 Peculiar Habits of Children

  While Deepak Chopra and other self-help, life enhancing life coaches may have made millions writing about 7 types of habits, I thought Iโ€™d throw in my two bits worth. Of course I donโ€™t expect to be paid in millions for this though if the boss is so inclined who am I to say anything? So anyway, kids do and say the darndest things; Iโ€™d … Continue reading 7 Peculiar Habits of Children

Is inheriting from your parents a right or a privilege?

We inherit genetics from our parents, and thatโ€™s a given. Is it a must that we also inherit what they own? Iโ€™ve often thought about this and donโ€™t agree with it at all. Iโ€™ll tell you why, and Iโ€™ll run this through you by my own example. Iโ€™ve watched my parents, for the longest time ever, struggle to get their business up and running. They … Continue reading Is inheriting from your parents a right or a privilege?

At what level do you get pushed?

We all have a certain tolerance level.ย  As kids, thereโ€™s only so much of cheek pulling we can take before we roar out and burst into tears of frustration because we are not able to throw a punch at anyone. As you grow older, you back-answer your parents, not because youโ€™re being insolent but youโ€™ve had enough of being ordered around like a slave and … Continue reading At what level do you get pushed?