The Curious Case of Stubbornness: When Holding On Is Letting Go of Reason
Ah, stubbornness, the curious creature that often masquerades as resolve. This has come up in a lot of my conversations lately. “Stubbornness is sometimes an asset. It depends on what you’re being stubborn about.” – Harriet Beecher Stowe Let’s explore this paradoxical land where the line between strength and folly blurs. Stubbornness can feel like […]
The Queen of Hearts Shouted, “Off with Their Heads!” But I Chose to Walk Away
Have you ever felt like the Queen of Hearts, stomping around yelling “Off with their heads!” only to realize, moments later, that all the shouting hasn’t solved anything? It turns out, that even in Wonderland, fury can’t rewind the clock and no amount of raging will un-spill the tea. “Peace cannot be kept by force; […]
The Madness of Repetition: A Tea Party for the Insane
I’ve recently found myself wandering down the same old paths and finding a seat at the same ol’tea party. I don’t know about you, but sometimes, I find myself hoping things will be different this time. But as I’ve come to realize, some tea parties never change. “Insanity is doing the same thing over and […]
Hidden Words: Listening Beyond the Surface
In this chaos where every path leads to a new riddle in life, I’ve discovered that not all words are spoken. Sometimes, words drift like whispers through a hidden garden, each sound a petal falling urging us to listen closely to their quiet messages. I have recently realized that hearing the unsaid is as vital […]
The Red Kings Nap: Dreaming of Butterflies
Have you ever woken up from a dream so vivid that for a few moments, you weren’t entirely sure you were still in it? Dreams are funny things…one moment you’re chasing a White Rabbit who’s perpetually late and the next you’re sipping tea with the Mad Hatter wondering if your teacup has always been this […]
A Garden of Trust: Navigating Privacy in the Paradox of Boundaries
Ah, Wonderland! A place where boundaries are often blurred, up is down, big is small, and everyone is minding everyone else’s business—except their own. Much like trust, privacy is a delicate thing— it is a boundary that, when crossed, can change everything! We may sometimes find ourselves in situations where our boundaries are tested, pushed, […]
Best Friends: Cups, Chaos, and Life Companions
In this topsy-turvy world where logic is a bit of a joke and tea parties are anything but ordinary, friendships often take on a life of their own. Our friendships can sometimes be as fluid as the Mad Hatter’s tea—full of unpredictability, occasional spills, and moments of delightful chaos. Despite this, true friends are those […]
The Art of Saying No Without Guilt: Reclaiming Your Time and Sanity
In a topsy-turvy world where demands seem endless and everyone vies for a piece of our time, learning to say no is as essential as a cup of tea at the Mad Hatter’s table. It’s not about being selfish; it’s about preserving your well-being and sanity. “No is a complete Sentence” Navigating the balance between […]
Beware the Walrus: Trusting Your Intuition
In the curious world of human relationships, trust is both a cornerstone and a tightrope. It’s essential yet fragile, built over time through shared experiences and mutual respect. Learning to trust someone often begins with trusting ourselves—specifically, trusting our intuition. Intuition, that subtle inner voice, serves as our instinctive guide through the labyrinth of human […]
Trust Lessons from the Queen’s Croquet Match
Trust is a fragile yet invaluable currency in our everyday interactions. Yet, somehow, we often expect trust to be handed out like tea cakes at the Mad Hatter’s tea party. In a world where social media “friends” outnumber the folks we’d actually invite over for tea, now may be a crucial time to remember an […]