Depression is like being at the bottom of a well. The darkness surrounds you to the point of claustrophobia. You feel hopeless with nowhere to turn. Have faith and look up, as there is light. Look down, there is water. Look within, there is a rope.

What's the problem with being a tree-hugger? Why shouldn't we hug trees? After all, they do give us life. If we can hug our mothers for doing so, then why not show the same appreciation for trees?

What's most important is not who, what, where or when, but why.

You can avoid the rain by finding shelter; you can avoid the cold by wrapping up warm; you can avoid the night by sleeping through it, but some struggles follow you into bed.

It's totally not ok, but it's ok - not to be ok.

If a pupil leaves school and can do basic arithmetic; can read & write; pursues their goals and contributes positively to their community, then I would say that is an A* student.

There is good in the world. However, the good are forever doubted due to the wicked who cloak themselves in goodness.

I view politics like I view football. If right wing politics keeps on thrashing you, then you need to either change the manager or the team. As doing the same only wins the other team more cups.

The key to saving an unresponsive relationship is to approach it (humanely) like a first aider, caring for it (compassionately) like a nurse, while always treating it (with dignity) like a doctor. You can't revive something by constantly criticising it.

If someone keeps bringing drama to your life, pack their bags and send them off with a one way ticket to drama school. Those younger acting up, while those who are older and have seen the play a thousand times, really should know the script better.