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

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

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 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

Trying to Help Others from Self Help to Fantasy Novels

I wrote a book about coping with mental illness Balancing the Beast – A Bright View of Schizoaffective Disorder, mostly because I wanted to inspire other people in a similar situation. Later, I tried to depict some of my worries about others in my fantasy novel with romance Out of the Forest and into the City (Vivvy and Izzy the Dwarf: A series about relationships Book 1). Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2015/trying-to-help-others-from-self-help-to-fantasy-novels 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

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

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

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