Usually – this is the time of year – that I would be thinking of starting my winter pastime – of jigsaw puzzles – something that has kept me occupied during the winter months – for the past few years. However – this year – I was introduced to a new pastime – that of…
‘Eyes That See’
Looking through my window this morning – I was struck with a sudden realisation that – there is a difference between simply ‘looking’ – and truly ‘seeing’. How true this quote is – “Eyes that look – are common – – eyes that see – are rare”. I can simply – ‘look’ out of my…
‘More Than One Way’
Listening to a podcast this week – I picked up on this comment – “Who said we should do it this way – why does anything have to be a certain way”. It was funny that an old proverb sprang to mind – “There is more than one way to skin a cat” – and…
‘Perspective’
Our kitchen gives us a dual aspect – and – as I sat there the other day – I was struck by the difference – in the view that I could see out of each window. Well – it was not really just the view I guess – but more – the weather – and…
‘Weak Of Body / Strong In Spirit’
I was listening to a podcast the other day – and a short snippet that was said – really encouraged – and inspired me – I quote – ” Sometimes the deepest growth – is when the body weakens – and the soul can finally speak – sometimes we need the weakening of strength –…
‘When The Sun Shines’
Today – I found myself walking in glorious sunshine – which was very welcome after a few darker days. As I walked – I realised just what a difference the sun makes – as to how I feel- as my spirit rose and my soul sang. I continued to think about this – as I…
‘Slowing My Pace / Riding The Waves’
Over recent days – I have started to attempt to get back into my early morning walks. I have missed walking so much – with the osteoarthritis in my knee and foot getting worse – and so it was with great determination that I set off -and I am pleased to say – I have…
‘Changing With The Seasons’
I was only thinking the other day – how much I change with the changing of the seasons. As we move from Summer – to Autumn – my mind is already – almost – ‘changing tack’. Work in the garden is winding down – freeing up more time to spend on other pursuits – and…
‘Love Is ………
This week we celebrate our 59th wedding anniversary – and as I look back – all those years ago – I wonder if I really understood the true meaning of – ‘love’. There was a cartoon that we loved to follow – simply called – ‘Love Is – – -‘ and we identified with so…
Inspirational thoughts from everyday life 