Viktor Emil Frankl: Born 26 March 1905 – Died 2 September 1997 “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” Viktor Emil Frankl Viktor Frankl, from Vienna, founded logotherapy, a school of psychotherapy that describes a search for a life’s meaning as the central human motivational force.Continue reading “Viktor Emil Frankl”
Category Archives: Philosophical Empowerment
Finding Hope After Loss: A Personal Reflection
After great loss and grief: A note to self. In honour of my Pa (Dad) and Lily’s Papa who passed away in the presence of my mother and I in April 2024. Loved, cherished, honoured, missed, forever and a day… Following the life events which have unfolded for me over this past few months thereContinue reading “Finding Hope After Loss: A Personal Reflection”
Metamorphosis
Sometimes things line up, sometimes they don’t. Change is unavoidable in life. We all go through experiences that shape us. We learn what really matters and what doesn’t. We are all explorers in this world, filled with curiosity and dreams, moving through different stages and phases. Mistakes teach us valuable lessons, and we are presentedContinue reading “Metamorphosis”
Tell Your Story
Tell your story, tell it before it is too late.  Tell your story, tell it so that it is told by you. Tell your story, so that no other can tell it for you. Tell your story, it is sacred and yours. Tell your story, bravely and loudly. Tell your story, theContinue reading “Tell Your Story”
Luminous Warrior
Raging within the cavern of our soul, paradoxical patterns battle as yearning is mixed with aloneness; fear of being loved tries to overwhelm not ever having experienced true love; doubt engulfs surety; and self-loathing takes onself-acceptance. You will rise! You must rise! You were born to be a warrior! A luminous warrior! To be aContinue reading “Luminous Warrior”
The Vulgarity of Vendettas
Susie J Folmer, 12th August 2023 Vendettas are destructive in every way and on every level. Sadly, it is a personality trait that is common among those with narcissistic personality disorders and more common than we might think. I felt it was prudent timing to dedicate some writing to exploring vendettas after witnessing, and experiencingContinue reading “The Vulgarity of Vendettas”
Tall Poppy Syndrome
Susie J Folmer, 10 July, 2023 Tall Poppy Syndrome happens globally while originally recognised in Australia and New Zealand. Tall poppy syndrome is a societal attitude and phenomenon occurring when people are attacked, resented, disliked, excluded, cut down or criticised for their success and merit. Rather than celebrating the achievements of someone for their achievementsContinue reading “Tall Poppy Syndrome”
Cycles, seasons, reasons
Change is part of the essence of cyclical living. When we attune ourselves to the cycles within and we naturally start to see that we are of this Earth, the natural world. Connectedness to nature flows into our connectedness to each other. The beat of a drum in tune with the beats of raindrops. TheContinue reading “Cycles, seasons, reasons”
Identity
Daughter of the Universe, why do you settle for such scraps? Can you not see you are sacred, you are woven from stars, and ancient mystery, etched with soul deep longing; do you really think your heart would ever be satisfied by anything less? When did you start to be content and settle for soContinue reading “Identity”
Peace and Trust
Peace and trust connect with the spirit’s sense of sanctuary. The soul seeks sanctuary to feel free to grow. Our connectedness to the natural world and the cycles a necessity to thrive. Ripples of change, tides of times are reflected in our choices in life. Change comes to challenge and to comfort, to teach andContinue reading “Peace and Trust”
Spiritual, Creative & Academic Writing & Arts by Susie j 