Your Time 2 Talk

19/02/2025

“It’s a quiet night tonight, isn’t it, Piglet?” said Pooh, gazing up at the stars.
“It certainly is,” said Piglet, his little paw resting on his friend’s.

“What do you think the stars talk about?” asked Pooh. “When we’re not listening, I mean.”
Piglet thought for a moment. “I think they talk about light,” he said. “About how even in the darkest skies, they shine as best as they can, no matter how small they are. Because they know someone, somewhere, is looking up and needs to see them.”

Pooh smiled. “That’s a lovely thought, Piglet. Do you think we’re like that too? Little stars, shining for each other?”
Piglet nodded. “Yes, Pooh. I think that’s what we’re meant to do. To be a little light for someone, even when the night feels very big and very dark.”

Pooh sat quietly for a moment, then said, “If that’s true, Piglet, then I think you’re the brightest star I know. Even on my gloomiest days, you make me feel like everything will be alright.”
“And you’re mine, Pooh,” said Piglet, softly. “Because with you, I always feel safe, even when the woods seem scary, or the path isn’t clear.”

The two friends sat together under the stars, wrapped in the kind of quiet love that doesn’t need grand gestures or fancy words. Just presence. Just care. Just two lights shining for each other in the great big world.
“What do you think we should do tomorrow?” asked Pooh after a while.
“I think we should just keep shining,” said Piglet.

And so they did. Together. Always.

20/10/2024

The following is the philosophy of Charles Schulz, the creator of the 'Peanuts' comic strip.
You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just ponder on them. Just read it straight through, and you'll get the point.

1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America pageant.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.
How did you do?
The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday.
These are no second-rate achievers.
They are the best in their fields.
But the applause dies.
Awards tarnish ...
Achievements are forgotten.
Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.
Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:

1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
Easier?

The lesson:
The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money ... or the most awards. They simply are the ones who care the most.

26/05/2024

Piglet let himself into Pooh's house to find his friend lying on the floor under his kitchen table with a blanket over his head.

"Um... Pooh? What are you doing?"

"Hiding," muttered Pooh.

"Hiding from what?"

"Everything," said Pooh with a heavy sigh. "Listen, I know we were meant to be going out with Rabbit and Tigger for a few drinks tonight, but I just don't think I can face leaving the house today. You go without me. I'll be Absolutely Fine."

Piglet stood for a moment, looking at the blanketed mound of his friend underneath the table. Then, carefully, he took off his shoes, lowered himself down onto the floor, crawled underneath the table and put his head underneath the blanket next to a surprised looking Pooh.

"What are you doing?" asked Pooh.

"I'm just being here," said Piglet. "With you."

"But I'm Absolutely Fine," said Pooh. "You go out and have fun. I'll be Absolutely Fine."

"No," said Piglet. "All things considered, I don't think that I will go out. I think that, actually, I'm going to stay right here with you, under the table, with our heads underneath a blanket. Because what I have learnt, over my many years, is that the people who say that they're Absolutely Fine... actually are quite often the people who need a good friend with them most of all."

Pooh gulped, and found that he couldn't actually speak, but he nodded his head so vigorously that he nearly dislodged the blanket from atop them, and Piglet understood completely 💕

19/03/2024

If you are thinking about having counselling, here are few benefits to consider

21/01/2024

Looking after ourselves is important, it's called self care ❤️

20/12/2023

We all struggle at times, but please remember this time of year those struggles can be enhanced.

Let us all look after each other and just check in with our friends, our families our neighbours.

Some do not have the warmth of love around them and are struggling alone.

08/12/2023

🌟🎄 You Are Not Alone This Christmas 🎄🌟

The holiday season can be a time of joy, but it can also bring challenges and feelings of loneliness, stress and anxiety. Remember, it's okay to seek support and talk about your feelings.

To ensure everyone has access to help when they need it, a compiled list below where you can find support and a listening ear.

🔹 Anxiety UK
📞 03444 775 774
💻 www.anxietyuk.org.uk

🔹 Samaritans
📞 116 123
💻 www.samaritans.org

🔹 Mind
📞 0300 123 3393
💻 www.mind.org.uk

🔹 PAPYRUS (Prevention of Young Su***de)
📞 0800 068 41 41
💻 www.papyrus-uk.org

🔹 ChildLine
📞 0800 1111
💻 www.childline.org.uk

🔹 Young Minds
📱 Text YM to 85258
💻 www.youngminds.org.uk

🔹 Switchboard (LGBT+ Helpline)
📞 0300 330 0630
💻 www.switchboard.lgbt

🔹 CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
📞 0800 58 58 58
💻 www.thecalmzone.net

🔹 Beat (eating disorders)
📞 0808 801 0677
💻 www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk

🔹 Refuge (Domestic Violence)
📞 0808 2000 247
💻 www.refuge.org.uk

🔹 Shout (Crisis Text Line)
📱 Text SHOUT to 85258
💻 www.giveusashout.org

🔹 Alcoholics Anonymous
📞 0800 9177 650
💻 www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

There is always someone to talk to

Samaritans works to make sure there’s always someone there for anyone who needs someone. Read more.

13/11/2023

“It occurred to Pooh and Piglet that they hadn't heard from Eeyore for several days, so they put on their hats and coats and trotted across the Hundred Acre Wood to Eeyore's stick house. Inside the house was Eeyore. "Hello Eeyore," said Pooh. "Hello Pooh. Hello Piglet," said Eeyore, in a Glum Sounding Voice. "We just thought we'd check in on you," said Piglet, "because we hadn't heard from you, and so we wanted to know if you were okay." Eeyore was silent for a moment. "Am I okay?" he asked, eventually. "Well, I don't know, to be honest. Are any of us really okay? That's what I ask myself. All I can tell you, Pooh and Piglet, is that right now I feel really rather Sad, and Alone, and Not Much Fun To Be Around At All. Which is why I haven't bothered you. Because you wouldn't want to waste your time hanging out with someone who is Sad, and Alone, and Not Much Fun To Be Around At All, would you now." Pooh looked at Piglet, and Piglet looked at Pooh, and they both sat down, one on either side of Eeyore in his stick house. Eeyore looked at them in surprise. "What are you doing?" "We're sitting here with you," said Pooh, "because we are your friends. And true friends don't care if someone is feeling Sad, or Alone, or Not Much Fun To Be Around At All. True friends are there for you anyway. And so here we are." "Oh," said Eeyore. "Oh." And the three of them sat there in silence, and while Pooh and Piglet said nothing at all; somehow, almost imperceptibly, Eeyore started to feel a very tiny little bit better.

Because Pooh and Piglet were There.

No more; no less.”

13/10/2023

"Today was a Difficult Day," said Pooh.

There was a pause.

"Do you want to talk about it?" asked Piglet.

"No," said Pooh after a bit. "No, I don't think I do."

"That's okay," said Piglet, and he came and sat beside his friend.

"What are you doing?" asked Pooh.

"Nothing, really," said Piglet. "Only, I know what Difficult Days are like. I quite often don't feel like talking about it on my Difficult Days either.

"But goodness," continued Piglet, "Difficult Days are so much easier when you know you've got someone there for you. And I'll always be here for you, Pooh."

And as Pooh sat there, working through in his head his Difficult Day, while the solid, reliable Piglet sat next to him quietly, swinging his little legs...he thought that his best friend had never been more right."

Sending our thoughts to those having a Difficult Day today and hope you have your own Piglet to sit beside you 🧡

11/10/2023

World Mental Health Day

We all know the importance of taking care of our physical health, but it's just as important to also take time to nature our mental wellbeing.

As October 10th marks World mental health day, we all need to remind ourselves that we all deserve to feel seen, heard and supported, not only today but every day 💚

10/10/2023

World Mental Health Day 💚