I gave my Husband some flowers
Yesterday I gave my husband some flowers. Our friends took my husband to some meetings yesterday and I went along. While waiting I saw a frangipani tree which you can see everywhere in Bali, Indonesia. I was surprised yet delighted to see this tree in Crete. I picked some flowers that had fallen onto […]
My curious experience with Siyanda Massage
My recent experience with Siyanda Massage was one that was the most curious and rewarding at the same time. Over the years I’ve become weary of massages. Back in my flight attendant days, I used to have massages in Hong Kong as well as when I flew to places like India or Indonesia where I […]
Man, Wife and Dog
It’s been freezing cold in Athens and as I was reminiscing the glorious weather in the summer months, I remember the encounter with this villa owner, his wife and their dog. This is an example how a family can benefit change together, as we affect and are affected by the ones closest to us the […]
Why are mosquitoes?
I’ve been thinking about mosquitoes. They are annoying, aren’t they? They hover and they bite and leave itchy swollen pink spots on our skin. Few months ago a friend started me thinking with her question ‘What is the purpose of mosquitoes?’ Since it’s always much more productive to change ourselves and our attitudes rather than […]
The ‘Should’ Rules
The way we speak reflects our state of mind, and words influence the way we think and feel. I hear more and more the use of ‘should’ and here with some examples I would like to illustrate to you why we’re better off to using this word as sparingly as possible. We were on the […]
Does saying ‘no’ stress you out?
I used to be a flight attendant and during every pre-flight briefing, the managers would ask us how we could deliver good service. Very often, one of the team would say, ‘Never say “no” to the passengers and always offer alternatives.’ I disagreed with this. What if the passenger says, ‘May I touch your breasts, […]
I’ve lived 40 years!
So I’ve lived 40 years and a few days now. Turning 40 years old seemed like a big deal. Friends who know my age asked me in advance how I was going to spend my 40th birthday and the below was how I spent my Big Day. More and more each year I found myself […]