Psiholog Andreea Maria Barbu

30/03/2026

09/01/2026

Hello. Happy new year to you.

04/09/2025

Food for thought

Food for thought 💭 In a world that rushes, there’s strength in slow, steady effort. Not all progress is visible – and that’s okay.

29/07/2025

A gentle walk in nature,
A quiet evening stroll,
Can be all that's needed
To heal an anxious soul.

The soothing rustle of leaves,
Birds chirping, soft and clear,
A chorus that calms the mind
And disperses stress and fear.

The gentle breath of earth
Stills the restless mind,
Bringing a sense of tranquility,
A chance to stop and unwind.

This is nature's gift to all,
A haven of quiet retreat,
A perspective to what matters,
A return to feeling complete.

Serendipity Corner 🌿

Artist Credit: Laivi Poder

13/07/2025

Grief is how we come to terms with our new reality. It’s the process in which the old is mourned and released, and the new is accepted and assimilated into what’s new. Without proper grieving, you will be forever stuck in the in-between — struggling with the loss but never accepting the new life you live in.

20/06/2025

☀️ Hello, Summer! As the days grow longer and the sun shines brighter, don’t forget that rest is just as important as hustle.

Whether it’s a quiet morning with coffee or a weekend getaway, make space to recharge.

How do you plan to rest and restore this summer? 🌊💤

09/06/2025

"So much depends on your mind: How you see yourself, who you think you are, how you see others, what you think the meaning of life is, how you see death, belief, God, darkness. Beauty is all determined by the style of mind you have.

You learn to see differently. ... In old suffering that held you long paralyzed, you find new keys. When your mind awakens, your life comes alive and the creative adventure of your soul takes off. Passion and compassion become your new companions."

THE ART OF DEVELOPING A BEAUTIFUL MIND

The world is not simply there. Everything and everyone we see, we view through the lenses of our thoughts. Your mind is where your thoughts arise and form. It is not simply with your eyes but with your mind that you see the world. So much depends on your mind: How you see yourself, who you think you are, how you see others, what you think the meaning of life is, how you see death, belief, God, darkness. Beauty is all determined by the style of mind you have.

Your mind is your greatest treasure. We become so taken up with the world, with having and doing more and more, we come to ignore who we are and forget what we see the world with. The most powerful way to change your life is to change your mind.

When you beautify your mind, you beautify your world. You learn to see differently. In what seemed like dead situations, secret possibilities and invitations begin to open before you. In old suffering that held you long paralyzed, you find new keys. When your mind awakens, your life comes alive and the creative adventure of your soul takes off. Passion and compassion become your new companions.

©JOHN O'DONOHUE

Excerpt from the unpublished collection of John O'Donohue. The title and description John wrote in late 2007 for a public event in 2008. https://johnodonohue.com/about

County Clare, Ireland
Photo: © Ann Cahill