Tanya StephensRelight my fire: finding the way back to my heart’s true song of passionHer name was Mrs Moore. I was about 7 years old. I cannot remember a single thing about her other than the fact that she was my class…Nov 10, 20191Nov 10, 20191
Tanya StephensReleasing the chains of an over-anxious mind.Out of the small window of an Easyjet plane, I gazed at the wonder I saw before me. The Sun was glaring beautifully from afar, illuminating…Oct 28, 2019Oct 28, 2019
Tanya StephensWhen your brain breaks and your smile falls off…all is not lost.It’s Mental Health Awareness Day today, as many of you will know. Those who know me well will already be aware that mental illness is…Oct 10, 2019Oct 10, 2019
Tanya StephensRainbow of Sound 🌈 Exploring the relationship between music and colour.If I think about a world with no colours, it feels unbearable. I can remember when I was a child, I watched an episode of The Simpsons…Sep 9, 2019Sep 9, 2019
Tanya StephensUnloading the troubles, and floating awayThis note starts with a confession. I’m actually typing this from the bath (on my phone obviously, no electrics!). You see, my recent…Sep 8, 2019Sep 8, 2019
Tanya Stephens“Where words fail, music speaks.” ― Hans Christian AndersenHave you ever been at a music event, perhaps seeing your favourite band or artist perform live, and felt overwhelmed by the atmosphere in…Aug 26, 2019Aug 26, 2019
Tanya StephensA little snapshot of my mindI love taking photos. Photography is something I always intended to learn more about, but never got round to. It is a beautiful means of…Aug 26, 2019Aug 26, 2019
Tanya StephensTransforming a sh*t life: a battle against toilet phobia 💩It was 1997 and the thought of entering the exam hall absolutely terrified me. When it came to my first exam day, I queued outside the…Aug 7, 2019Aug 7, 2019
Tanya StephensFollow the yellow brick road…or the grey gravelly one?Achieving your goals when you’ve missed your calling.Jul 17, 2019Jul 17, 2019
Tanya StephensInto the light: when life illuminates our flaws for all to see.Have you ever found yourself in the spotlight, experiencing what feels like a public character assassination or perhaps you’ve realised…Jul 11, 2019Jul 11, 2019