You Are Not a Failure

I was having a tough moment this morning. The Ghosts of Jeli’s Past came to haunt me. They came to mock me. To run the harsh inner dialogue of personal failure. What I did wrong. When I didn’t stand up for myself. How I ignored my gut feelings. When I …

Is Pain your Identity?

When pain and suffering have become a big part of our lives we can start to believe that pain is the only reality available to us. Don’t get comfortable with your pain. Don’t get comfortable with the idea that you’re a victim. Don’t believe that you have to suffer. Don’t …

You Made It!

2021 was a really hard year for everyone. Despite the reopening of shops and travel we were all still suffering from the challenges of extreme isolation and uncertainty. So many of us struggled with depression, fear and anxiety. The increase in anger and rage within our society was palpable. Ideological …

Stop Waiting

My life will get better when… Things will slow down when… I’ll start exercising after… I’ll go on a diet after… I’ll wait to break up until after… Things will change when… I’ll start taking better care of myself when… I’m just going to wait until… I’ll start looking for …