After all, inner peace is like sun, Now there and then gone.

Take care,

Helena Smole

 

Hues of Self Help

Don’t just read, but become fluent in self help. Take care, Helena Smole

The Enigma of Bias

I wrote a book about coping with mental illness Balancing the Beast – A Bright View of Schizoaffective Disorder, to fight stigma and bias. Read more here. Take care, Helena Smole

My Mistake – My Lesson

It was the mistake that eventually led us to self-analysis and set us free from the vicious circle of repeating the same unproductive behavior. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2015/my-mistake-my-lesson Take care, Helena Smole

A Blog for the Future

The more we compliment each other, the more we build an emotional atmosphere, where really competent people with integrity will keep the leading positions. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2015/a-blog-for-the-future Take care, Helena Smole

Too Much Pressure on the Parents

Since, in my opinion, lately there has been a belief developing, that parents own some kind of a magic wand, when it comes to upbringing, I wanted to point out some limitations in this blog. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2015/too-much-pressure-on-the-parents Take care, Helena Smole

Glass-is-half-full-attitude

The so glorified “being positive” is not an abstract thing. Neither is it something you only think about, when you pray or meditate. The glass-is-half-full-attitude should be put into practice. Life gets so much better, when you are counting your blessings all day through. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2015/glass-is-half-full-attitude Take care, Helena Smole

Mamma's List/Papa's List

What we do not realize, in my opinion, is that our mistakes were only mistakes in that specific situation. They might be the right decision for our children, because the situation has changed in the meantime. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2014/mammas-listpapas-list Take care, Helena Smole

Lack of Compliments

It is one thing to tell somebody two things: a. What he/she did right. b. What he/she did wrong. It is totally different to always tell about mistakes and never mention the good aspects of one’s work or behavior. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2014/lack-of-compliments Take care, Helena Smole

The Need for Silence

You can start with adding some silence minutes or perhaps half an hour to your daily routine. Walk in nature alone for instance. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2014/the-need-for-silence Take care, Helena Smole

Virtual Reality as Modern Imagery Mental Work

What if we could use VR as imagery? Instead of repeating affirmations like : “I am healthy,” we could actually feel healthy through modern technology. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2014/virtual-reality-as-modern-imagery-mental-work Take care, Helena Smole

The Trap of Success

To have a job that you like and making ends meet is enough. It also leaves enough time and energy for health, family and friends. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2014/the-trap-of-success Take care, helena smole

Practical Religion

Even if there is only this life and death means the definite end of us, it pays to be ethical. Why? You will always have friends to share joy and sadness with. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2014/practical-religion Take care, Helena Smole

How to live?

I feel that the passion to create is like fire. It can do a lot of good, if you keep in the fireplace. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2014/how-to-live Take care, Helena Smole

Love and Fear

A poem about love and fear as rivals. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2014/love-and-fear Take care, Helena Smole

The Enigma of Forgiveness

Love and forgiveness are important, but let’s not forget the love for ourselves. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2014/the-enigma-of-forgiveness Take care, Helena Smole

The Definition of Love

Love is a lot like water. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2014/the-definition-of-love Take care, Helena Smole

The Missing Creativity

There used to be a lot of creativity in people’s lives before the technology era. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2014/the-missing-creativity Take care, Helena Smole

Fat ars anti-brainwashing philosophy

A friend asked me not a very long time ago: »Did it not help you to hear from your friends and family that you are not fat?« I answered: »No, it did not.« Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2014/fat-ars-anti-brainwashing-philosophy Take care, Helena

End of My Career

Cooking and baking are just as difficult as any intellectual work. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2014/end-of-my-career Take care, Helena Smole