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Borneo Post
04-07-2025
- General
- Borneo Post
Still waters run deep, guiding clear decisions
Calmness gives us the clarity to choose not just wisely, but with the heart. — Photo from / Berend de Kort THERE are days when even the smallest choices, like what to wear or what to eat, suddenly feel heavier than they should. These moments seem minor, but when you are already stretched thin, they add up. Then there are the big decisions – the ones that stay in your mind, looping endlessly. Choosing a career, starting over, facing a health decision: these aren't just choices – they are crossroads. Stress has a way of making everything seem more complicated. It clouds your judgement, narrows your perspective, and before you know it, even simple decisions start to feel overwhelming. And when you are overwhelmed, the anxiety or pressure can be so intense that you end up reacting on impulse, saying things you don't mean, or overlooking things you normally wouldn't miss. That is why there is truth in the saying: 'Still waters run deep.' It is a quiet reminder that calmness often comes from a place of wisdom and reflection. When you slow down, you give yourself the space to think more clearly, and often, more kindly too. The good news? It doesn't have to feel so hard all the time. Simple things like breathing deeply, practising mindfulness, or just giving yourself a moment to pause can make a real difference. These little acts of care help steady us, so we are not making decisions from a place of panic, but a place of peace. Speaking of finding calm in chaos, this reminds me of a book I recently read: 'The Seven Year Slip' by Ashely Poston. In it, we meet Clementine, a publicist mourning the loss of her beloved aunt. She moves into her aunt's New York apartment, one that mysteriously slips through time. As Clementine navigates this magical, emotional space, she is forced to face her past, question her present, and reimagine her future. I see the story as a tender, whimsical reminder that healing takes time, and that sometimes the best decisions come when we stop rushing and start feeling. Because whether it is life-changing choices or what to have for lunch, calmness gives us the clarity to choose not just wisely, but with the heart. Clementine finds her own gentle, thoughtful ways to move through life challenges. She doesn't rush decisions. Instead, she takes time to reflect, using the magical time-slip apartment to revisit moments from her past. This journey into her memories helps her face emotions that she hasn't fully processed, and in doing so, she begins to understand more clearly what she truly wants and fears. That kind of self-awareness helps her step more confidently into her future. Of course, we know that in real life, time only moves in one direction – forward. So, we can't literally 'go back'. But what is deeply relatable is Clementine's emotional journey. We all have moments in our past that shape us, and like her, we sometimes need to revisit them in our minds and hearts to understand ourselves better and find peace. Sometimes, healing starts with looking back, not just at the big moments, but at the quiet, overlooked ones where feelings were left unresolved. By acknowledging those emotions and understanding where they come from, we begin to make peace with the past and move forward with greater clarity. At first, Clementine buries herself in work, avoiding vulnerability after the loss of her aunt. But the apartment gives her a rare chance to connect with an unexpected individual from seven years ago. Through this connection, Clementine slowly confronts her grief, her fear of change, and her hesitation to open up emotionally. As she reconnects with forgotten passions like painting, she begins to re-evaluate her choices, her relationships, and what truly matters. What does this teach us? The less we repress, the more we understand ourselves. And often, the first step in letting go is simply allowing ourselves to feel. Lately, I have found myself focusing a lot on emotions in my writing. I believe it is because emotions lie at the heart of what it means to be human, which is a recurring theme in my column. They help us understand ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. I have had my share of feeling overwhelmed by emotions, and I have learned to let them move through me instead of holding on. It has made them easier to manage, and that is why stories that explore emotional depth feel so relatable. Emotions are powerful; they hold valuable insights, but they can also judge our judgement if we are not careful. So, the real challenge is: how do we listen to our emotions without letting them take over? When I am feeling strong emotion, like frustration, fear, or shame, I pause. I know I can't make good decisions in that state, so I give myself space. Sometimes I will say: 'I need time to process this; I'll get back to you.' Sometimes I talk to myself through it: 'What if they're not trying to hurt me, but just handling their own stress badly? What if I'm only seeing part of the picture right now?' There is rarely just one perspective, and stepping back helps me see more clearly. There is wisdom, too, in what James 1:2 says: 'Consider it nothing but joy when you face trials,' – not because it is easy, but because those challenges shape us. When we meet stress with calm and trust, we don't just make better decisions; we make wiser ones, rooted in patience, growth, and grace. Ultimately, when we meet our emotions with calm and kindness, they become guides that lead to clearer thinking and wiser decisions. How might your life change if you allowed yourself that space to feel and reflect? * The writer is a psychology graduate who enjoys sharing about how the human mind views the world. For feedback, email to [email protected].
Daily Record
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Antiques Road Trip star opens up on daughter's heartbreaking health battle and family 'struggle'
BBC Antiques Road Trip star Phillip Serrell said daughter Clementine's battle has been 'difficult' and 'hard to understand' Antiques Road Trip star Philip Serrell has opened up about his daughter's heartbreaking battle with anorexia. The BBC expert has been open and honest in the past about Clementine's health struggles, despite finding it hard to understand at first. Now that she's in recovery, Clementine wants to raise awareness and support others who are facing the same challenges she's experienced. Phillip shared his own struggles to comprehend what she was going through. He said: 'A s a dad, it's been very difficult, I've found it very hard to understand. "I've spent 62 years enjoying eating and it's very hard not to say 'Just eat, it's easy'." He also reflected on the progress his daughter made, admitting she's 'come through this on her own'. But Phillip candidly admitted his family are not out of the woods yet, and there are still tough situations to navigate. He added: 'Christmas a very difficult time of year because people suffering with anorexia get booze and food shoved at them - and that's very hard to deal with." Phillip's daughter first stepped into the public spotlight with her journey back in 2020 when she took to social media to post a comparison image of herself. In one of the pictures, she was at the height of the devastating illness, and in the second recent snap, she looked happier and healthier and working towards healing, as reports Devon Live. Brave Clementine aimed to empower others with her words, and said: "Never think you can't escape." She then went on to detail her battles with anorexia and bulimia, explaining she thinks the catalyst was the end of a significant relationship. She believes the internal turmoil led to feeling disassociated from her life. She disclosed that in 2011, she made herself vomit 'about eight times' on New Year's Eve, waking up on New Year's Day "full of shame and utter self loathing". The next year, she started suffering from anorexia. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. She went on: "That was the worst year, and Christmas, ever. It was just pure hell, with no escape. I was TOTALLY consumed by the eating disorder, addicted to it, addicted to counting calories and 'burning off' what I could. I weighed EVERYTHING. I counted the calories in EVERYTHING. I hated what I'd become but I was petrified of giving up that addiction." She said her journey to recovery has felt painfully slow at times as she added: "After a long, and at times sooooo painfully slow, recovery I'm here, where I am now... I will always talk about eating disorders, and I'll always be honest. I don't post things like this for any praise or anything like that but to show others that you can get your life back." She said she is now committed to raising awareness about eating disorders. She went on: "I will always talk about eating disorders, and I'll always be honest. I don't post things like this for any praise or anything like that but to show others that you can get your life back. And also because I genuinely believe EDs are still very misunderstood and that kills me a bit. 'This is a hard time to go through, especially if you have an eating disorder but know that there can be life on the other side. And know that you really are strong enough to get there." Antiques Road Trip is available to watch on BBC iPlayer
Daily Mirror
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Antiques Road Trip star details family struggle as he says 'I've found it hard'
Antiques Road Trip expert Philip Serell has been open about his family life, including his daughter's battle with anorexia Antiques Road Trip's Philip Serrell has candidly discussed his daughter's harrowing journey through anorexia. The stalwart of the BBC show is wed to Briony and shares a close bond with their daughter Clementine. Philip has not shied away from detailing his difficulty in coming to terms with his daughter's illness. Now recovered, Clementine is eager to support those who face similar battles. "As a dad, it's been very difficult, I've found it very hard to understand. I've spent 62 years enjoying eating and it's very hard not to say, 'Just eat, it's easy',' he frankly told MailOnline back in 2016. He added: 'But Clementine has come through this on her own and I know she'd love to help others who are in a similar situation. " Christmas is a very difficult time of year because people suffering with anorexia get booze and food shoved at them - and that's very hard to deal with." In a heartwarming show of progress, Clementine revealed her strides in recovery in 2020, posting side-by-side photos from the peak of her condition and now, reports the Express. "Never think you can't escape," she encouraged in the image caption, while opening up about the additional challenges of battling bulimia and anorexia. Clementine delved into how her deteriorating romantic relationship might have unleashed a crisis within, leading to a life that seemed alien to her. In 2011, the fitness coach succumbed to bulimia, confessing that she vomited "about eight times" on New Year's Eve and woke up the next morning drowning in "shame and utter self loathing". The year following marked the onset of anorexia for expressed: "That was the worst year, and Christmas, ever. It was just pure hell, with no escape. I was TOTALLY consumed by the eating disorder, addicted to it, addicted to counting calories and 'burning off' what I could. "I weighed EVERYTHING. I counted the calories in EVERYTHING. I hated what I'd become but I was petrified of giving up that addiction." She detailed her grueling journey towards recovery, stating: "After a long, and at times sooooo painfully slow, recovery I'm here, where I am now... I will always talk about eating disorders, and I'll always be honest. I don't post things like this for any praise or anything like that but to show others that you can get your life back." Clementine stated emphatically: "I will always talk about eating disorders, and I'll always be honest. I don't post things like this for any praise or anything like that but to show others that you can get your life back. And also because I genuinely believe EDs are still very misunderstood and that kills me a bit. "This is a hard time to go through, especially if you have an eating disorder but know that there can be life on the other side. And know that you really are strong enough to get there." Antiques Road Trip is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
Edinburgh Live
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
BBC Antiques Road Trip star says 'it's been difficult' as he makes family confession
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Antiques Road Trip expert Philip Serrell has previously spoken about his daughter's struggle with anorexia. The BBC star, who is married to Briony Serrell, shares a close bond with their daughter Clementine. Philip had discussed Clementine's battle with the eating disorder, revealing that he found it hard to comprehend initially. Clementine has since made a recovery and aspires to support others who face similar challenges. Philip shared with MailOnline back in 2016: "As a dad, it's been very difficult, I've found it very hard to understand. "I've spent 62 years enjoying eating and it's very hard not to say, 'Just eat, it's easy',". However, he acknowledged that Clementine overcame her struggles independently, adding that she wishes to help others in a comparable situation. (Image: BBC) Philip highlighted that the festive season can be a challenging period for individuals with anorexia. He added: "Christmas is a very difficult time of year because people suffering with anorexia get booze and food shoved at them - and that's very hard to deal with." Five years ago, Clementine shared her progress in recovery by posting two photos of herself on social media: one from the peak of her illness and a more recent one, reports the Express. Her caption read: "Never think you can't escape," as she recounted her struggles with bulimia and anorexia. Clementine attributed the onset of her condition to the breakdown of her relationship at the time, which apparently triggered a response in her body and made her feel like she had lost control of her life. (Image: BBC) In 2011, the personal trainer started to struggle with bulimia. She disclosed that on New Year's Eve, she made herself sick "about eight times" and awoke the next day riddled with "shame and utter self loathing". By the following year, Clementine had developed anorexia. She shared her harrowing experience: "That was the worst year, and Christmas, ever. It was just pure hell, with no escape. I was TOTALLY consumed by the eating disorder, addicted to it, addicted to counting calories and 'burning off' what I could. I weighed EVERYTHING. "I counted the calories in EVERYTHING. I hated what I'd become but I was petrified of giving up that addiction." In a message of hope, she echoed: "After a long, and at times sooooo painfully slow, recovery I'm here, where I am now... I will always talk about eating disorders, and I'll always be honest. I don't post things like this for any praise or anything like that but to show others that you can get your life back." Clementine emphasised: "I will always talk about eating disorders, and I'll always be honest. I don't post things like this for any praise or anything like that but to show others that you can get your life back. And also because I genuinely believe EDs are still very misunderstood and that kills me a bit. "This is a hard time to go through, especially if you have an eating disorder but know that there can be life on the other side. And know that you really are strong enough to get there." Antiques Road Trip is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Karen Gillan's life has been 'a bit of a blur' since giving birth
Karen Gillan's life has been "a bit of a blur" since giving birth to her first child. The 37-year-old actress and her comedian husband Nick Kocher welcomed a daughter named Clementine late last year and Karen admits becoming a mother has been "the most incredible experience". She told The Hollywood Reporter: "I had a baby [about] five months ago. It's the most incredible experience I've ever had. It's been a bit of a blur for the last few months." Karen went on to reveal she wrote a pilot episode for a TV show in a "complete postpartum haze" because she enjoyed being creative by writing whenever her baby was sleeping - and she hopes the project will eventually make it to screen. She explained: "Somehow, I don't remember doing this, but I've written a pilot. OK, this is a complete postpartum haze of a pilot. "It's like when the baby was sleeping on me, I was like, I'm just going to start writing and I don't even know if I show this to anyone. "It sort of allowed me to really just word vomit and free write without the self-judgment of it all. I don't even know if this will go anywhere, and it's OK actually. I think I'm going to get it to a good spot. "That's sort of what I do to feel like I'm still being creative. It's an outlet. It is fun for me, but there's an end goal to it, which is hopefully I will make it at some point." The former Doctor Who star married Nick in May 2022 at Castle Toward in Scotland and she previously revealed that she first connected with the comedian over social media. During an appearance on Live With Kelly and Mark, she recalled: "I slid into his DMs on Instagram. It's true. He popped up on my recommended friends list on Instagram. The algorithm is tearing the country apart but it brought me together with my guy ... "So it was on Twitter. I followed him on Instagram and he didn't DM me ... So I followed him on Twitter as well ... Anyway so I DMed him on Twitter saying: 'Hi your tweets are really funny. I'm Karen by the way'. "It wasn't very interesting. I hadn't really read his tweets ... He's a comedy writer and that's how you make them feel good about themselves."
