You cannot prevent destiny or the funny incident with the soap.

A liquid soap cannot fight back and I need that fight to remind me of the necessity for reason to prevail. Take care, Helena Smole

A Smidgen of Pride

If we manage to find that smidgen of pride of ourselves in our hearts to enable us to function normally, we will be fine. Take care, Helena Smole

The Primary Essence of Fear

I have found out recently that my anxiety is in a way primary and the reason for it are secondary. Read more about my views of anxiety. Take care, Helena Smole

Spirituality in Schools

Not believing in God at all brought some kind of emptiness in our minds and hearts. Take care, Helena Smole

About Being Competitive

Staying honest is, in my opinion, much more valuable than any success measured in terms of money, titles, awards, records or the number of books one has written. Take care, Helena Smole

My Little Insanities

What I am most afraid of is making a mistake. Take care, Helena Smole

A Tempest of Worries

It ignites like a spark in your brain. It flickers for a moment and then again and again. Read the whole poem. Take care, Helena Smole

If at First You Don’t Succeed …

If at first you don’t succeed, try try again. Yes, but is it really wise to keep trying in all situations? Read about my experience. Take care, Helena Smole, author of: - a fantasy novel with romance Vivvy and Izzy the Dwarf: A series about relationships - Balancing the Beast, a book offering a bright view of schizoaffective disorder ˗ bipolar or manic-depressive type

Hues of Self Help

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

Inner Inquisition

The majority of my fears are fears of making a mistake. Had I not gone to Northern Germany that October of 1996, would schizoaffective disorder ever emerge? Read more about my anxiety. Take care, Helena Smole

The Power of Complexity

My system of coping with schizoaffective disorder consists of various activities on four different levels: biochemical, mental, energetic and lifestyle level. Read more about keeping the balance. Take care, Helena Smole

How I Overthink About the Future

I actually spend more energy and time on overthinking about the future than I do on fixing things that actually go wrong. Read more about overthinking ahead. Take care, Helena Smole

The Inclination to Tragedy or Comedy

One can write the stories of one's life two ways: turn the script into a tragedy or into a comedy. Read more about the inclination. Take care, Helena Smole

The Optimist Pessimist Realist Triangle

“In sadness hope, in gladness fear” is about probability: Even though there is sadness, there is a certain probability of betterment. Read more about probability. Take care, Helena Smole

Ah, Fears!

We talk about our fears with other people. In my opinion it would be a lot more effective to try to conquer the fears alone, at least most of them. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2015/ah-fears Take care, Helena Smole

We Realize the Real Value at Loss

When you read my book Balancing the Beast, you will find that the things I do to stay healthy have changed through the years. I choose what works for me best at the time and never stop exploring. I would never dedicate so much time, energy and thought to maintaining my health, hadn’t I lost it at such an early age. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2015/we-realize-the-real-value-at-loss Take care, Helena Smole

A New Girl in Town

To sum up, it was not easy. But I did it. I am a writer today. I found some ways to keep the balance and not work too much or too little. And I have wonderful new friends. It is possible. But you have to know what you want. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2015/a-new-girl-in-town Take care, Helena Smole

The Danger of Overdoing Our Wishes

The method that I find particularly useful in keeping my wishes under control is saying thanks. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2014/the-danger-of-overdoing-our-wishes Take care, Helena Smole

Everything changes

The only safety is the willingness to adapt to change. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2014/everything-changes Take care, Helena Smole

The Curious Incident with the Dog in the Daytime

In my opinion people, who are inclined to fall mentally ill, are especially sensitive to negative energy spread by the downers or the so called glass-is-half-empty people. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2013/the-curious-incident-with-the-dog-in-the-daytime Take care, Helena Smole