Showing posts with label assertive. Show all posts
Showing posts with label assertive. Show all posts

Friday, 12 September 2025

Overcoming Despair by John/Inner Strength/Self-Confidence/Positivity/Good Mental Health/Awareness



Overcoming Despair

 

I feel as if I am drowning,

my face forever frowning.

My mind slips into despair,

and hope feels all too rare.

Each negative thought,

is so expensively bought,

costing my feel-good factor,

making me my own detractor.

Yet if I allow my emotions to settle,

I realise it is mainly me testing my ‘mettle’!

By breathing long, slowly, and deep,

I realise the road to peace isn’t so steep.

Then I find a sliver of my inner sunshine,

and I allow it to be strong, for it is MINE!

Negatives change to positives in my mind,

and it is now only positive change I find.

Automatically banishing those shadows and blues,

is for me the most welcome HEADLINE NEWS!

 

John


This subliminal meditation is here.


 There is a selection of my art on canvas and other 

mediums available in my

Bonanza Shop here.

 
I have two self-help stories available exclusively on
 Amazon, either on the Kindle or paperback, and I do
 hope that you find them interesting, thought-
provoking, and, most of all, enjoyable: -
 
This simply written short story is aimed at those who
 seek to understand themselves, and through
 understanding themselves comes a greater
 understanding of life. 
 
(as witnessed by his brother)
Much has been written about Jesus, and no matter your
 view on religion or Christianity, this person, whether he
 was as described in the bible or not, has singularly
 shaped, to a greater or lesser extent, the lives we lead
 today through his wisdom. There are many versions of
 the story, but there is only one truth, and is it not
 better to know the truth?
 
You are most welcome to visit my self-help youtube
 

And you will find an excellent read in this story by my son Colin, and it is here.

Wednesday, 10 September 2025

Opening Up To Emotions by John/Confident With Feelings/Sharing/Self-Awareness


 

Opening Up To Emotions

 

Sometimes I am on the receiving end,

when others their emotions send.

Some are wonderful, others not,

and I find understanding them quite fraught.

I keep mine in a safe place, and there they stay,

yet I am now beginning to wonder about a better way.

For me to grow inside, I must address my feelings,

and do the same for others with whom I have dealings.

Honesty about my emotions helps others to know the inner me,

then our feelings are shared, warmly, open and free.

 

John


This subliminal meditation is here.


There is a selection of my art on canvas and other 

mediums available in my

Bonanza Shop here.

 
I have two self-help stories available exclusively on
 Amazon, either on the Kindle or paperback, and I do
 hope that you find them interesting, thought-
provoking, and, most of all, enjoyable: -
 
This simply written short story is aimed at those who
 seek to understand themselves, and through
 understanding themselves comes a greater
 understanding of life. 
 
(as witnessed by his brother)
Much has been written about Jesus, and no matter your
 view on religion or Christianity, this person, whether he
 was as described in the bible or not, has singularly
 shaped, to a greater or lesser extent, the lives we lead
 today through his wisdom. There are many versions of
 the story, but there is only one truth, and is it not
 better to know the truth?
 
You are most welcome to visit my self-help youtube
 

And you will find an excellent read in this story by my son Colin, and it is here.

Friday, 15 August 2025

Hope by John/Happiness/Joy/Determination/Feeling Good/Feeling Positive


 Hope

 

Through the depths of despair,

hope’s finger of pure light

beckons brilliantly.

 

John

Original Artwork and Words by John


There is a selection of my art on canvas and other 

mediums available in my

Bonanza Shop here.

 
I have two self-help stories available exclusively on
 Amazon, either on the Kindle or paperback, and I do
 hope that you find them interesting, thought-
provoking, and, most of all, enjoyable: -
 
This simply written short story is aimed at those who
 seek to understand themselves, and through
 understanding themselves comes a greater
 understanding of life. 
 
(as witnessed by his brother)
Much has been written about Jesus, and no matter your
 view on religion or Christianity, this person, whether he
 was as described in the bible or not, has singularly
 shaped, to a greater or lesser extent, the lives we lead
 today through his wisdom. There are many versions of
 the story, but there is only one truth, and is it not
 better to know the truth?
 
You are most welcome to visit my self-help youtube
 

And you will find an excellent read in this story by my son Colin, and it is here.

Sunday, 10 August 2025

Self Doubt by John/Self-Confidence/Self-Awareness/Courage//Self-Determination/Self-Motivation


 Self-Doubt

 

In life we pass through dark places,

and it is all part of the great test.

It’s not easy when it happens,

sapping energy and Life’s zest!

 

Looking around we see only shadows,

forgetting they are only a lack of light,

something with no substance,

yet I let myself believe nothing is right!

 

It is a law of nature, Day follows Night,

knowing this, I see with newfound sight!

Seeing shadows dispel, no longer under their spell,

now beautiful vibrant colors, it is HOPE, I can tell!

 

Knowing oneself honestly, faults and all,

can help us to grow, and to stand ‘tall’.

No more the need for that inner boxing bout,

as we remove at last the torture of SELF-DOUBT!

 

John




Original Artwork and Words by John


There is a selection of my art on canvas and other 

mediums available in my

Bonanza Shop here.

 
I have two self-help stories available exclusively on
 Amazon, either on the Kindle or paperback, and I do
 hope that you find them interesting, thought-
provoking, and, most of all, enjoyable: -
 
This simply written short story is aimed at those who
 seek to understand themselves, and through
 understanding themselves comes a greater
 understanding of life. 
 
(as witnessed by his brother)
Much has been written about Jesus, and no matter your
 view on religion or Christianity, this person, whether he
 was as described in the bible or not, has singularly
 shaped, to a greater or lesser extent, the lives we lead
 today through his wisdom. There are many versions of
 the story, but there is only one truth, and is it not
 better to know the truth?
 
You are most welcome to visit my self-help youtube
 

And you will find an excellent read in this story by my son Colin, and it is here.

Tuesday, 8 July 2025

Summer Showers by John/Refreshing/Nourishment/Being Prepared/Acceptance/Temporary Discomfort


 Summer Showers

 

Summer showers,

refresh

nature’s beauty.

 

John

There is a selection of my art on canvas and other 

mediums available in my

Bonanza Shop here.

 
I have two self-help stories available exclusively on
 Amazon, either on the Kindle or paperback, and I do
 hope that you find them interesting, thought-
provoking, and, most of all, enjoyable: -
 
This simply written short story is aimed at those who
 seek to understand themselves, and through
 understanding themselves comes a greater
 understanding of life. 
 
(as witnessed by his brother)
Much has been written about Jesus, and no matter your
 view on religion or Christianity, this person, whether he
 was as described in the bible or not, has singularly
 shaped, to a greater or lesser extent, the lives we lead
 today through his wisdom. There are many versions of
 the story, but there is only one truth, and is it not
 better to know the truth?
 
You are most welcome to visit my self-help youtube
 

And you will find an excellent read in this story by my son Colin, and it is here. 

Sunday, 8 June 2025

Beauty and Simplicity by John/Appreciation/Enjoyment/Admiration/Self-Awareness/Connecting


Beauty and Simplicity

 

There is great simplicity,

in beauty.

and a great beauty,

in simplicity.

It is beautifully simple,

and simply beautiful.

 

John


 

There is a selection of my art on canvas 

and other mediums available in my

Bonanza Shop here.

 
I have two self-help stories available exclusively on
 Amazon, either on the Kindle or paperback, and I do
 hope that you find them interesting, thought-
provoking, and, most of all, enjoyable: -
 
This simply written short story is aimed at those who
 seek to understand themselves, and through
 understanding themselves comes a greater
 understanding of life. 
 
(as witnessed by his brother)
Much has been written about Jesus, and no matter your
 view on religion or Christianity, this person, whether he
 was as described in the bible or not, has singularly
 shaped, to a greater or lesser extent, the lives we lead
 today through his wisdom. There are many versions of
 the story, but there is only one truth, and is it not
 better to know the truth?
 
You are most welcome to visit my self-help youtube
 

And you will find an excellent read in this story by my son Colin, and it is here.

Friday, 25 April 2025

Gaslighting Self-Defence by John/Self-Awareness/Self-Protection/Self-Confidence/Determination


 

Gaslighting

 

With malevolent intent they wear me down,

so much so, I feel I constantly frown.

My self-esteem has well and truly disappeared,

that even the simplest things are feared.

I must now drag myself from the abyss,

and find something that will me assist.

So today is the day I start to stand tall,

for on my awesome inner strength, I now call!

 

John


This subliminal meditation is here.



There is a selection of my art on canvas

and other mediums available in my

Bonanza Shop here.

 
I have two self-help stories available exclusively on
 Amazon, either on the Kindle or paperback, and I do
 hope that you find them interesting, thought-
provoking, and, most of all, enjoyable: -
 
This simply written short story is aimed at those who
 seek to understand themselves, and through
 understanding themselves comes a greater
 understanding of life. 
 
(as witnessed by his brother)
Much has been written about Jesus, and no matter your
 view on religion or Christianity, this person, whether he
 was as described in the bible or not, has singularly
 shaped, to a greater or lesser extent, the lives we lead
 today through his wisdom. There are many versions of
 the story, but there is only one truth, and is it not
 better to know the truth?
 
You are most welcome to visit my self-help youtube
 

And you will find an excellent read in this story by my son Colin, and it is here.


Overcoming Indecisiveness by John/Being Uncertain/Vacillating/Unsure/Self-Confidence/Determination

  Overcoming Indecisiveness   I normally find it hard to make a decision, usually amidst comments of derision. It seems to be to sol...