Looking out across the fields – a golden expanse fills my vision – and it made me pause – and reflect – on the various colours that nature uses – to paint a picture each season. Nature is an artist – painting endless beauty for us to see – or – to quote – “Nature…
‘Living Life With Intent’
A phrase I came across this week has stayed with me – “Mindfulness – is the practice of living life with intention – and presence”. It was the phrase – ‘living life with intention’ – that caught my imagination – and caused me to pause – and wonder – just how intentional am I –…
‘Accepting Each Moment’
I’m not normally an anxious person – but recently – because of health issues that I am facing – I realised that I was becoming anxious – and stressed. As I sat quietly meditating – I became conscious of the need to simply relax – and accept the situation for what it was. I was…
‘Tomorrow Starts Today’
I came across this phrase – the other day – “Tomorrow starts today” – and it’s stuck with me ever since. It’s a powerful reminder for me – that my future is shaped – by the actions – habits – and decisions – that I make in the present moment. So – that means that…
‘An Early Bird’
I am definitely – ‘an early bird’ – and not – ‘a night owl’ – and I have to say that I am finding that a great advantage – during this very hot weather. I am loving being out in the garden – in that early morning freshness – watering my plants – and listening…
‘The Three C’s Of Life’
I often look back – at the various choices I have made in life – and came across this quote – which caught my attention. “The three C’s of life – choices – chances – and changes. You must make a choice – to take a chance – or your life will never change.” And…
‘You Are What You Eat’
Food has always played a big part in my life – not simply just food itself – but all that goes with it. For many years I cooked meals – not only for the immediate family – but also for larger gatherings. It was something that filled me with joy and fulfilment. That love of…
‘Challenged – But Not Defeated’
There’s a sense in which – since I turned 80 – it seems I have faced more and more challenges. And yet – as I look back over my life – i realise that in fact – there have been many challenges to overcome. “Being challenged in life is inevitable – Being defeated is an…
‘Keep Trying’
I had been so excited this year – when the courgettes – that I had grown from seed – seemed to be doing so well. However – you can probably imagine my disappointment – when as the first courgettes began to grow – it became obvious that all was not well. I realised that the…
‘A Change Of Scenery’
I decided the other day – to change the wallpaper on my phone screen – something that I do from time to time. I often change it to something that is relevant to me at the time – something that has special significance – or that gives me inspiration. I find that often – changing…
Inspirational thoughts from everyday life 