Sofia Bothwell

There is a saying 'Life is like a cup of Tea - It's how you make it'. I was considering the life of a couple I know who are happy and healthy in their later years, they travel and have many, friends and meaningful work. Looking at a picture of their youthful happy faces I see the lovely life they have created for themselves through their work in the holistic health field, inspiring and helping so many. And then I thought of those who spend time reading or watching the media of news and fear, horror films and the dramas of the  negative soap operas that seem to be the habit of their lives. Goodness what a difference. I cannot stress the importance of being able to be in a positive frame of mind and steer clear of the addiction to negative TV. It imprints our consciousness and to listen to an uplifting program is better them to watch a horror movie. You feel   different after each. Being free from overeating, drinking and smoking is about being aware of how you feel even if ...

There is something in addiction that brings up the theme of 'Enough'.  What is enough as regards your food intake, or alcohol consumption? Why do some consume too much, buy too much, smoke too much or smoke at all? It is to fill in a gap - an emotional gap. A gap we think that another bite of cake when already full will fill. A gap that we think another pair of shoes will fill. A gap that we think another item or gadget will fill. A gap that we think the next glass of wine will fill. Only to discover they do not fill that emotional gap. So how have some folk been able to live in moderation not deprivation? How do some folk live perfectly contented lives with very few material possessions and no addictions? The answer is -  they have learned to fill the emotional gaps. The key to contentment has always been in the resolving of emotional issues and the following of your hearts desire, to the best of your ability, as much as creativity, finances, resources etc allow. ...