Absolutely! Nobody is broken. We are just different. We are a product of our experiences both good and bad...and nobody is immune from that. We weren't perfect in the first place but all of us are constantly changing with what is going on in our lives. Yes, we sometimes make poor choices and life can throw us a tough time but most of us are doing the best we can. You are not broken. You don't need fixing.

I read this one dreary morning when it was a little difficult to be positive. Ahhh, we all make an impact on the world around us so make it a kind one.

Ever wondered why it is so hard to break an addiction? Having just recently attended a fascinating training event on Sex Addiction run by Paula Hall, I was very impressed with her explanation of how our brains work aka the neuroscience of addiction. February may be the time people think of romance but I thought I'd share her mind map for sex and porn addiction particularly now opportunity can be regarded as a key factor in addiction. I also think the road to Brighton metaphor works well for other addictions too.

This January has been a terrible month for losing some well known people. The death of David Bowie certainly rocked my world having been a fan since childhood. His death had a greater impact on me than I would have ever had imagined. Lemmy too, a great character. Alan Rickman whose voice I loved and was so memorable as Severous Snape - who else could play that character so well? Now, Terry Wogan. Another personality I grew up with from Radio 2, to Blankity Blank and Children in Need. So, this poem from Gwen Flowers which is so beautiful and sums up how grief is for her and, I believe, many of us. We endure it and it is a new way of seeing. We are different. XX

Watch this beautiful scene from Luc Besson's Angel-A. How does it make you feel? What do you see when you look in the mirror? Do you concentrate on your faults or the kindness in your eyes? What would your Angel say to you? Pull your shoulders back, raise your chin and smile. Is that different to how you normally stand? Be proud. You've made it this far.

Do you have a dark side? Are you always sweetness and light? Or is your shadow in control of you? We see the world through the eyes of our own experience. As Jung notes everyone carries a shadow...

Author Brene Brown says you can create a revolution in your life. First, however, you need to come to terms with the false, dangerous stories you tell yourself.

I find this very powerful. Listening to the words as Harry moves. Watching his movements along with his colour choices. Linking words with movement and colour. Shyness can be crippling. Coming out of your shell - when you feel safe to do so - and being you releases the suppressed enery and allows for more authentic living. Bullying can be behind shyness and can leave lasting damage. When we become aware of this then, perhaps, it is easier to begin healing.

Having self-compassion is not the same as being selfish or self centred. Acknowledge your pain, your failure, your difficulty. It is part of the human journey. It will lessen, it will pass and it will teach...in time. What kindness would you give your friend suffering as you are now? Be that friend to yourself. If we cannot look after ourselves, we will not be strong enough to look after others.

Maysoon Zayid saying it as it is. Yes, she is inspirational for many reasons. She is also funny and self deprecating. Struggling with New Year resolutions? Well, if she can then I can can...

Pretty good list about how to respect someone's space!