Written by Lydia Rose
A writer’s reflection on storytelling, soul work and the experiences that shapes us.
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Flash Fiction #1: Typing... (opens the original)
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I adjusted the oak-toned shutters slightly, just enough to let the warm, autumn sunlight coat the walls of my living room. “Alexa, what time is it?” I called, as I made my way back to the vinyl case, which now boasted well over five hundred. Lord knows how much money I’ve spent on vinyls over the past few years. I admit, it’s an expensive hobby, but each purchase was one hundred percent worth it though.“It’s 7:28pm,” Alexa replied.I smiled to myself, quietly rejoicing at the fact that this eveni
Here’s what my Counselling course taught me (opens the original)
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I recently wrapped my Foundation Certificate in Counselling at the end of July. I officially passed and received my certificate in the post last week. As I reflect on what the past year has taught me, I thought it only right to use this space to unpack those lessons and take a deep dive into exactly what has cracked me open during this counselling journey. This journey has been a lot more than just learning what the field of counselling is. If anything, it’s been mostly about the personal work I
Before the Elders' Libraries Close (opens the original)
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Chaotic Mind, Chaotic Life (opens the original)
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