Symptomatic Addict

By Philippa Sue Richardson

Nobody said life would be easy, and it hasnt been for Philippa Sue Richardson. In 2012, she moved to Melbourne, Australia, where her life altered greatly, changed for the betterbut it took some time to get there. Through struggles with physical and mental health, Philippa prevailed and found a way to live a life of gratitude.

Symptomatic Addict is Philippas way of reaching out to the world, sharing her thoughts moment by moment. Her words take all forms, from recipes to poems to sudden self-actualizing epiphanies. She truly and fearlessly expresses herself through her experiences, adventures, and innermost thoughts.

In order to find peace, Philippa believes a person must first find respect and thankfulness. Every unforeseen trial and tribulation has meaning, and with thankfulness, it is possible to embrace even the darkest of times. In life, few things are what they seem, but everything serves its purpose if only we slow down, observe, and enjoy.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Balboa Press AU
• Release date: Jan 7, 2015
• ISBN: 9781452527079

Philippa Sue Richardson

Living and working in the Events Capital of Australia, Melbourne, Victoria, Philippa Richardson has completed an Advanced Diploma of Events and has been active in the industry for 10 years. Travelling all over the country for event work and volunteering, she has gained valuable experience in all levels of the event industry.

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Balboa Press rev. date: 12/12/2014

Contents

1.   The Real World

2.   Gratitude

3.   What About Love

4.   Save Some

5.   Respect

I’m an addict of information

I have symptoms of infiltration

I’m an addict of conversation

And symptomatic of the equation

The Real World

Treat the Cause, Not the Symptom

By Dr. Len Lopez

Nutrition and fitness expert

The Real world is relentless, demanding and sometimes even cruel.

I like to write in my own time, on my own in a safe environment.

In the world of work, people always want something from you and you’re constantly asking for something of others.

I am constantly thinking and I don’t always have someone to share my thoughts with. When in different environments different thoughts become verbalised and heard or discussed. I don’t always get to talk about what I want to as it would be considered inappropriate.

We all work in different ways, we are different people. How often does your work go unnoticed?

When I was young I felt like I was invisible. My boyfriend at 15yrs old told me There’s nothing to you. I was very insulted. He also later called me boring. One of the many reasons we broke up.

Still when I talk it feels like no one is listening sometimes. Now I do poetry readings up the front on a mic.

When we learn something from another person, we are learning something that is already known by many other people. When we have an understanding of an idea, big or small, we have knowledge. And knowledge is powerful.

The things I have learned I have chosen to accept or reject. Sometimes I just walk around keeping them in mind.

During my time with Strawberry fields Production Team I came across information about who’s who.

I will share with you what I found out.

Environmental management

Media relations

Market Stall Manager

Workshop Coordinator

Sound & Lighting

Lead Stage Manager

Bar Manager

Artworks

Land Owner/BBQ

Directors

Kitchen Staff

Head of Security

Head of Medical

Site Manager

I think people try to make you believe in what they accept as knowledge and what they believe in themselves. This may or may not be good for you.

Have they closed themselves to other ideas and possibilities?

Who decides what is true?

Can you explain what’s in your mind?

What do people perceive is wrong with my mind?

I hallucinate, not from drugs.

I hear voices, animals and plants.

Music is like words, it speaks to me.

My spiritual beliefs can be interpreted as delusions.

I whole heartedly believe in telepathy.

I interpret what people say differently to how someone else would interpret it.

I don’t understand a lot of people.

I think a lot of people don’t understand me.

I am grateful for my friends and family, and those who have been kind to me.

I had a blast volunteering with Midsumma Festival as Box Office Manager.

Whatever