Treat people with care
Treat people with care. Life has a way of reflecting your energy back to you—through your relationships, your peace, and your consequences. Linda C J Turner
Category: LINDA C J TURNER – Trauma Therapist
July 15th: The End of My Story
People have asked why I have stayed silent for so long. The answer is simple: there is a time and a place for everything. For years I kept records. I documented events, conversations and incidents as they happened. I noted dates, times and places, not out of anger, but because I knew that one day… Read More July 15th: The End of My Story
When Patience Is No Longer Patience
People often praise patience as a virtue. “Be patient.” “Give them time.” “Everyone has flaws.” “Relationships take work.” And they do. Healthy relationships require understanding, compromise and forgiveness. But there comes a point when patience quietly changes into something else. It becomes tolerance. Not tolerance of mistakes or difficult circumstances, but tolerance of repeated behaviour… Read More When Patience Is No Longer Patience
“Can’t You Remember Anything Nice About Him?”
Someone asked me recently, “Surely you can remember something nice about him?” I stopped and really thought about it. I searched through thirty-two years of memories, trying to find moments of generosity, kindness or selflessness. But every memory that surfaced came with a condition attached. It wasn’t that he never gave a gift or did a… Read More “Can’t You Remember Anything Nice About Him?”
That reflection captures an experience many people recognize.
“Loneliness does not come from having no people around you, but from being unable to communicate the things that seem important to you.” It suggests that loneliness is not simply the absence of company but the absence of genuine connection. A person can be surrounded by family, friends, or colleagues and still feel profoundly alone… Read More That reflection captures an experience many people recognize.
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Putting Something Back: The Quiet Power of Gratitude
There is a simple philosophy that guides many generous people: “I have never been hungry, cold, or homeless, so I am grateful for what I have and happy to put something back into the world.” This way of thinking is rooted not in obligation, but in gratitude. It recognises that while life is not perfect,… Read More Putting Something Back: The Quiet Power of Gratitude
Generosity vs Transactional Living: Recognising the Difference
Not everyone who avoids volunteering or prefers to be paid for their work is selfish. Healthy people set boundaries and value their time. The difference lies in whether someone is capable of genuine generosity without expecting a reward. Generous Mindset Transactional Mindset Helps a neighbour carry shopping because they need assistance. Asks, “What’s in it… Read More Generosity vs Transactional Living: Recognising the Difference
Why Do Some People Refuse to Help Unless There Is Something in It for Them?
Have you ever met someone who seems incapable of doing anything unless there is a personal reward? They will not volunteer, help a neighbour, support a charity, or even do a favour for family or friends without expecting payment, recognition, or some form of return. They may even discourage others from volunteering, insisting that “nothing… Read More Why Do Some People Refuse to Help Unless There Is Something in It for Them?
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