The Mind Connectory is where thoughts are shared in the hope that many people can relate to similar situations. I anticipate that it can become a library of knowledge from which people can draw up plans to overcome challenging situations – whether they be brought on by loss or mental barriers. The mechanisms for coping with matters of the mind are quite connected regardless of their cause. That is why I believe that learning from other people’s experiences (both successful and unsuccessful) is the key to self improvement as well as a better future for ourselves and the people around us.
Your mind might be racing, or you're having a panic attack or something's just not letting you sleep. It's your thoughts and they can be your closest friend and your worst enemy. It's okay, just take a few deep breaths and place your hand over your heart. Feel it beating...you're alive, that's all that matters... Continue Reading →
You might have made a mistake again and you feel so guilty, sick to the stomach almost and you just want the dread that's overhanging you to surpass. You realise you can't take back what has been done and you pray that the consequences of your mistakes can be minimised. The truth is, it doesn't... Continue Reading →
Are you afraid that your life might not work out the way you want it to or the way you envisioned it? Do you ever feel like the position you are in right now could be so much better? Are you afraid that you might not measure up or that your life may not leave... Continue Reading →
Prayer can change a situation. Prayer can change your life. Whenever I have found myself consistently praying on a day-to-day basis for extended periods of time those have been the happiest times of my life, I seemed free of my worries and more grateful for the things that I had in life. There's something about... Continue Reading →
I forgot how much I loved my writing, it was my rock in times of worry and my celebratory release in victory. I've been away from my writing for a couple of months now because I faded away from what was important to me. I stopped placing priority on my writing and for that I... Continue Reading →
We have control over our thoughts and it is our thoughts that create our reality. Therefore, we have control over our reality. What we believe into existence is who we become. So why do we back away from challenges that help us to grow when we know that it's best for us? When we speak... Continue Reading →
My deepest fear is not that I'm incapable - my deepest fear is that I may never reach the potential of my capabilities. I'm afraid that I may let time pass by and make no real progress because I'm too lazy or holding on to some egotistical view of the world. What I do know... Continue Reading →
You might be spending today alone, with no soulmate and nobody you can call your partner in crime, but don’t be so hard on yourself. You are where you need to be right now and God has a special plan for you. Love is not just romantic, it comes in many forms - self love,... Continue Reading →
As it happens, one of the most beautiful and spirited times of the year can also be one of the hardest and most challenging for some. Whether spending it without a loved one for the first time, or broken hearted, alienated and alone - it can all be quite difficult. I'm speaking from a vantage... Continue Reading →
It can be quite confronting being alone with our thoughts, especially if we haven't done it for a long time. Our thoughts are a gift - we have this amazing thing called a conscience that lets us know when we are doing right or wrong by ourselves, but we have to listen to it. Sometimes... Continue Reading →
Sometimes we stuff up really bad, and other times just a bit, but we feel equally guilty no matter what's at stake. We knock ourselves because of our mistakes and we can hold onto baggage for a long long time. Making mistakes hurts us and it hurts other people. The first step to getting back... Continue Reading →
There comes plenty of times in life when others ask for your help or you can clearly see they need help. We don't have to say yes every single time, that's not the point. But, sometimes we avoid these situations because they may make us feel uncomfortable or they may challenge us. If you physically... Continue Reading →
Experiencing anxiety is like butterflies in your stomach, except they're all knotted up and you can feel asphyxiated, and sometimes feel short of breath. You just want it to end but it doesn't go away that easy. Sometimes it happens because of a particular confrontation or situation that triggers us and sometimes it's because our... Continue Reading →
We are all made in God's likeness. He shines through us in so many ways we can't even begin to imagine. We are unique individuals, but at the same time this individuality unites us, as we see that each person has a role to play in the prosperity of civilisation. The strong stand up for... Continue Reading →
In a world where uncomfortable and often undeserved issues plague us, we must look to something more wholesome, something more efficient that can ground us. We need to look to things that rise above resentment, negativity and shame. We often beat ourselves up about things we cannot physically change, but why? for what cause? Challenges... Continue Reading →
Let's speak up about mental health - freely, without stigma or fear of judgement. Let me tell you this from the beginning - we were all born to shine and sometimes our flame gets low and it dwindles, the wind and the rain places pressure on us to burn out, but we don't. Why? because... Continue Reading →
Have you experienced a time in your life when you dealt with a mental challenge? - anxiety, depression or loss, to name a few. Did you learn any mechanisms for coping that you would like to share?Do you love to write about psychology and the mind?Do you have a desire to inspire others? The Mind... Continue Reading →
There's never been a better time to start - so what's stopping you? Is it fear that things won't work out or an anxiety that stops you from reaching your full capability? Do you sometimes feel in control and other times directionless - it's a real thing that happens to most people. So what do... Continue Reading →
In the midst of chaos, seek to find peace in all you do. Look for beauty in the small things and be proud of the small goals you achieve each day. In all honesty, there are so many ways to find peace and respond to a situation that calms the flame of chaos surrounding it.... Continue Reading →
The transportation of signals to and from the brain is done by these remarkable things called 'neurons'. They are scattered throughout the body (largely the brain) in magnificent networks that join up at critical points to form the basis of neural pathways. Neural pathways are responsible for transmitting the information we have stored so that... Continue Reading →
