There’s no harm in giving advice to other people. It’s a way to express your concern (and love) for them. However, there will also be times when all they need is for someone to listen without judgement. Unsolicited advice – regardless of its quality – can be detrimental.
Click HERE to watch Stephen’s story.
“Stephen has Autism, and has a history of displaying behaviour that challenges. Living at home with his parents and 2 siblings, his family were able to manage Stephen’s behaviour by implementing Positive Behavioural Support. When Stephen left the family to go to School his behaviour deteriorated and he was sent to a hospital, which has now become his permanent home.”
Stephen’s mum, Leo wants him back home. He is currently stays at a Psychiatric Ward 24/7. He is not getting the support and affection that he needs- both of which his parents are able to provide. Leo is campaigning to bring Stephen home. Help her by signing her petition HERE
If you are worthy of its affection, a cat will be your friend, but never your slave.
–Theophile Gauntier
I love people who can make me laugh when I don’t even want to smile.
I love people who can make me laugh when I don’t even want to smile.
I stumbled upon this grafitti on my visit to London a few weekends ago. It depicts two people- one white, pressumably British, male and one woman who is wearing a burkha- holding hands. In light of what has happened and what is happening in the world, I think this is one of the most powerful pieces of art that I have ever seen.
John Lennon’s song Imagine came to my mind when I saw this.
Imagine:
Imagine there’s no heaven
It’s easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people
Living for today…Imagine there’s no countries
It isn’t hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace…You may say I’m a dreamer
But I’m not the only one
I hope someday you’ll join us
And the world will be as oneImagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world…You may say I’m a dreamer
But I’m not the only one
I hope someday you’ll join us
And the world will live as one
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In response to this week’s Weekly Photo Challenge: Art Work
I have just spent the past few days at my current favourite place in the UK: The Lake DIstrict in Cumbria. I have fallen madly in love with the place. I still cannot believe a place as gorgeous as this lays in the heart of England.
I got to chill by the lake:
I spent a few hours staring at this:
The next morning, I went on a 3-mile hike to Orrest Head:
It was worth it. Just look at the view:
I had some time to reflect:
Once I got back down, I went back to the lakes and tried rowing:
I got tired very easily, so I had to put my feet up:
And took a selfie:
Before the night ended, I went on a cruise:
Saw some breath-taking views:
and saw the sunset:
Oh, I almost forgot… I spent the whole time with the most amazing person in the world…
my fiancee:
(In response to this week’s Weekly Photo Challenge: Summer Lovin‘)
Understanding and Embracing Diversity 