A Time Capsule – Poem.

A Time Capsule – Poem.

A lucid dream,  Sordid I now see, A calculated calibration,  Mistaken sedation, The soul laid bare, Yours, if only you cared. Memories treasured in time, As you rewrite what’s mine, Exploitation, personified. A new summer’s day, falsified, Pea smoke fog mystifies,  Programmed, I stay hypnotised. Rewired, who am I? Copyright © 2024 by Antonia Dale

Does Money Divide Us?

Does Money Divide Us?

Money is the root of all evil. Or does the evil already exist within you? Money, comes and goes. It’s a product we figuratively translate into meaning, purpose and fundamentally, worth. The concept helps categorise, compare whilst also having the power to cause conflict. But as Bob Dylan says, 'Money doesn’t talk, it swears'. As [...]

Are You Worthy?

Are You Worthy?

Dishing out advice may seem far easier than asking yourself the soul-churning question, often either rhetorical or left unanswered. Am I worthy? Life feels like a movie. You pause, rewind and resume where you left off. Following another’s clapperboard is far easier than your own. Their narrative is easier to confide in than yours. But [...]

What Helps You Unwind?

What Helps You Unwind?

Busy day; brain wired; consuming thoughts; anxiety; excitement - how do you find your inner calm? So much is going on in not only our lives but the world. It can make it difficult to gain perspective and take a breather for a moment or two for yourself. Your mind may feel like it’s racing [...]

A Digital Detox Holiday – Off-Grid; Blissful or Impractical?

A Digital Detox Holiday – Off-Grid; Blissful or Impractical?

A getaway from your everyday life to reset your mind, body and soul. But is no internet too extreme and far worse than staying home? Recently, I saw some flyers advertising holidays, whether that be rural - back to basics or a hi-tech gadget luxurious stay where you have all your home comforts and more [...]