Simply Simplicity

About Me

Welcome to my blog site. My name is Michaela and I have created this site to use as a personal space for expression of introspection and creativity. I am often prone to over-complicating my life, but lately I’ve grown to appreciate the beauty of simplicity. Paradoxically, it is not always easy to live by, but the general theme to this blog will be along the lines of living simply, interwoven with approaches to wellbeing related to the mind, body and soul.

What

I have a personal interest in physical, nutritional and emotional wellbeing. I am also seeking to broaden my creative outlet. My blog will encapsulate the above across three broad themes:

• Mind – Reflections on the human experience from an individual, societal and cultural perspective and wherever else my mind decides to take me.
• Body –I have taken an interest in Eastern practices to wellbeing, such as Yoga and Mindfulness; in recent years these approaches have become more recognised in Western culture. My blog will aim to assimilate the information from both perspectives to promote whole body goodness!
• Soul – For me, the soul is the inner being, the embodiment of an individual and I plan to blog about art, expression, beauty and perception. There will be no set rules as I want to explore my interpretations without limitations.

Why

I hold a natural predisposition towards inquisitiveness and reflectivity. I am fascinated with psychology and how we interpret experience on an individual level and through connection with others. Equally, I have known struggle and strife and how our experiences can shape our interpretations of the world, alongside a multitude of other factors.

I am british born chinese and I was raised in the rural countryside by chinese parents from Hong Kong. Overtime I have established my cultural identity and assimilated both Eastern and Western cultural perspectives, norms and values. Therefore, I feel I hold a unique perspective when it comes to biopsychosocial approaches to wellbeing.

Growing up, I spent a lot of my time buried in books and writing for self expression. Combined with unconventional life experiences, I have developed great interest, compassion, empathy and fascination for the human condition. While I am fortunate to be working as a therapist in mental health, this role can at times be restrictive when it comes to discussing the range of topics that are of interest to me. Moreover, the prospect of juggling aspirations with responsibilities have made it difficult for me to maintain a work / life balance over the years, leading to disconnection with my passions and desires. In 2016, I took a career break to go travelling and through this opportunity, I remembered what I liked and what ignited my passion in life. I spent much of my time absorbing the experience and journalling my reflections.

I find the experience of writing both cathartic and enjoyable; so I thought what better than to share my experiences on here whilst simultaneously helping others. In sum, this blog will engender approaches to balancing the needs of the mind, body and soul through topics concerning the human experience, entwined with Eastern and Western philosophies, personal reflections and lived and shared experiences.