Pathways for Positivity

I went walking today. And I met a chap in his 80s.
5 years ago his wife of over 50 years had died and he was ready to throw the towel in.

End it all.

Luckily he had the presence of mind to ring his daughter to let her know she was needed, right there, right then before he did something that couldn't be undone.

They talked and agreed he needed to find a new purpose for his life, make new memories and meet new people.

And he did.

The dark thoughts lifted, slowly at first. But they got lighter and easier to manage. He found new pleaseures in his life, made new friendships and "found himself"

2.5 years on, he's found love again with a lady who was also widowed.

Thank God he didn't pack it all in.

It's always darkest before the dawn, but if you're open to it, the light will find a way in ❤️

February- the most romantic month of the year...

Remember to turn some of that good loving inwards 🥰

Pathways for Positivity: Looking for love in all the wrong places - South Leeds Life As Valentine’s Day approaches, many of us naturally turn our thoughts to relationships and love. It’s a season steeped in romance, with expectations shaped by endless streams of books, films, TV shows, and even social media, all portraying love as the ultimate prize. From the intoxicating first ...

It's been a funny old year, lots of ups and downs. Happy bits and sadness. Pleasure and frustration.

My last article of the year is about resilience in the face of adversity and things not going quite as planned ❤️

South Leeds Life

2024’s ups and downs: Using resilience to move forward - South Leeds Life As we near the close of 2024, it’s only natural to reflect on the past year—the highs, the lows, and the moments that didn’t quite go as planned. A year ago, like many of you, I was full of optimism, declaring, “This is going to be my year!” I had continue reading