You call me butterfly — but ‘butterfly’ is not what I am. Do you see me? Do you know me? There is something deeply human about the need to be seen. Not observed. Not categorised. Not labelled with the nearest available word. But truly seen — known in the particular, in the specific, in the... Continue Reading →
They say death is the last enemy to be vanquished. I say FEAR is the last enemy. Show me a man or woman who has expelled fear in all its guises from their life, and I will show you a person free as a bird — soaring high, gliding joyfully with the currents. Fear causes... Continue Reading →
At the dawn of Artificial Intelligence we have arrived at the philosophical singularity of the 21st century. For centuries, humanity defined itself by the maxim of René Descartes: Cogito, ergo sum (“I think, therefore I am”). We believed our “Special Sauce” was our ability to calculate, to write poetry, to strategize, to analyze data. But... Continue Reading →
In August 2024 , by the quiet of a lake, my world momentarily stuttered . It wasn't a dramatic, lights-out event, but something more subtle and, perhaps, more profound: a mini-stroke. While the physical effects were relatively minor, the experience left me with a puzzle that has resonated deeply with my understanding of who and... Continue Reading →
Shifting Focus: from external goals and achievements to the inner journey of walking with the Holy Spirit. Five years ago, a profound shift occurred within me—the centre of gravity in my life moved to "the journey." The journey is a conscious walk with God the Holy Spirit as my active companion, guide, teacher, and helper.... Continue Reading →
You are not afraid, you experience fear.You are not sad. You experience sadness.You are not angry. You experience anger.You are not traumatised. You experience trauma.You are not ashamed. You experience shame. This is not said to deny the reality of your circumstances, but to offer you a doorway to healing and freedom. Use the fearUse... Continue Reading →
At some point in our journey, we all encounter a reality check. Your life, provision, source, and substance do not come from the world you perceive through your five senses. For some, it's a quiet nudge or a niggling question: 'Surely there's more to life than this?' For others, it comes as a full-blown, life-altering... Continue Reading →
Many of us, myself included, experience the internal tension of being both divine essence and human. I've accepted this profound truth, yet navigating its consequences can still be a challenge. Some days I'm energized, focused, and clear. Others, doubt and daily worries cloud my mind. Yet, I'm deeply convinced of this journey's authenticity and the... Continue Reading →
The divine and miraculous stare us in the face every day, if only we allow them to manifest. There are no chance meetings or accidental encounters. God is present in every face-to-face, every encounter, and every conversation you have today. However, God's presence is often missed, clouded by the noise and filters of our own... Continue Reading →
Trauma weaves itself into the fabric of our lives, shaping us in ways both subtle and profound. Have you ever wondered how the unseen wounds of the past might still influence your present? A couple of years ago, I spent quite a lot of time looking at a photograph of my 2-year-old self. I made... Continue Reading →
Narratives, once they take root, become strongholds within our minds. It matters little whether the foundation of that story is truth or falsehood. We align our perceptions and experiences with the story, and it colors our entire reality. If I tell myself you are my enemy, nothing you say or do will ever register as... Continue Reading →
Welcome to afishoutofwater.blog To my fellow travelers, the quietly unraveling, the beautifully undone—this space was made with you in mind. You know who this is for? It’s for the one quietly unraveling in a world that only rewards certainty. The one who feels like they lost the map, only to discover it never quite fit... Continue Reading →
If they truly love and care for you, your happiness will be more important to them than your conformity to their preferences and expectations. Stop living for the approval of those whose primary interest is not your happiness and bliss. Recognize that they value your conformitymore than your happiness.That is not love or care;it... Continue Reading →
Living too much in my head wasn't serving me. Back in 2016, I realized there must be a better, more authentic way to understand reality than through the constant chatter of my mind. I longed for a deeper connection – with myself, the world, and something greater. I asked God, the Universe, the Holy Spirit,... Continue Reading →
When asked "Who are you?" or "What do you do?," we often rely on familiar labels to answer. We might describe our family roles, gender, occupation, race, nationality, beliefs, values... anything that defines us within a particular framework. But what if these labels are merely a "construct," a way we build our sense of self... Continue Reading →
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