Published in Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·PinnedMember-onlyIf You Want To Make Money On MediumDo this… If you ever thought writing here was going to make you bundles of cash (see above) then you are in the wrong place. This is not a moan by the way or, for my regular readers who may be worried, telling you I am leaving, no I am…Making Money Online2 min readMaking Money Online2 min read
Published in Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·PinnedMember-onlyBe not Afraid — ChangeComing to a realisation that I need to change Thought for the Day: When the lives we lead seem fruitless, start by looking inward at what you need to change about yourself. It has been a hard start to the year for me. New job, new habits, old habits still…Self Improvement2 min readSelf Improvement2 min read
Published in Be Open·PinnedMember-onlyBe your biggest support not your worse criticGo easy on yourself It is easy to say, “lighten up” or “go easy on yourself”, but another thing to do it. In the end “some things do take time” to both understand fully, see the benefits of doing it and actually doing it. Are you your worst critic, do…Stephen Payn1 min readStephen Payn1 min read
Published in Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·PinnedMember-onlyI Have Never Made More Than $1 a Month on MediumDoes it help our ongoing conversations? — I have been writing now for quite a long time, though only for a year on Medium. I have never done it for the money, which is good seeing as I have never made more than $1 a month since I started on Medium. This isn’t about me making a…Stephen Payne2 min readStephen Payne2 min read
Published in Be Open·PinnedMember-onlyDay after day, Time after time, People choose to loveMaking life choices — I heard the title of this article on a TV show in the UK, where they followed what happed in an Emergency Room (A&E) for 24 hours. There was tragedy, pain, sorrow, smiles, love, memories created and shared. …Love2 min readLove2 min read
Published in Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·2 days agoMember-onlyChanging the World Through Ripples of HopeThrow the pebbles and disturb the waters — We are all born equal. We are all different. We need to focus on the things that bring us together, that we have in common, rather than the things that keep us apart. My opinion is just that, my opinion. With respect, I listen to the opinions of others. …Love2 min readLove2 min read
Published in Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·3 days agoMember-onlyThrow a Pebble of Love Into the Still Waters and See the Ripples FlowCentre yourself on Love and bring Hope to the World Loving yourself. So easy to say but so hard to do at times isn’t it? I think everyone struggles with that at some point in their lives, or like me, during periods of their lives. …Love2 min readLove2 min read
Published in Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·Mar 13Member-onlyFinding Hope in all ThingsPathways to Light — Over the past week, I have been up and down in my emotions. Many of you will have read that I felt lost that I felt alone that I couldn't make sense of the world around me. That was seven days ago now. Take a look at the picture above…Life Lessons2 min readLife Lessons2 min read
Published in Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·Mar 6Member-onlyMentally I Am WeakI fall often… — I feel so weak. Darkness has ensnared me and my mind. Why have I fallen so low in mood and mind? I felt so free yet it is only temporary. What gains I made are so quickly lost. It is like a creeping vine that wraps around my ankle and…Despair1 min readDespair1 min read
Feb 27Member-onlyTeddy bears of hopesmall things, big love Besiktas fans throw thousands of toys on to pitch Besiktas supporters threw thousands of soft toys on to the pitch during the match against Antalyaspor to donate to…www.bbc.co.uk I read this during my morning positive habit of finding “good news” to celebrate and enjoy. Powerful message here, that in the midst of the darkness, where over 40,000 people have lost their lives, love conquers. …Love2 min readLove2 min read