At the beginning of this year – I made the decision to be more intentionally grateful – to choose to focus – on the good things in my life – and recognise just how fortunate I am. I wasn’t finding it hard – there was something each day – to focus on – and paying…

So often at this time of year – our thoughts turn to speculation – as to what the coming year may have in store for us. Looking back over the past year – and possibly even the past few years – we hope for better things. Plans are often made – resolutions put into place…

As I sit to write this blog post – my intention is to convey my heartfelt desire – that everyone reading it would experience the true spirit of peace – hope- and love – that the Christmas story portrays – and my ‘prayer’ is this – “May the spirit of Christmas bring you Peace –…

Life is probably far more challenging than usual for most of us – during the hard financial times we find ourselves in – I find myself challenged – to live in a way that recognises that however difficult my life may seem – I still consider myself very fortunate – and certainly do not lack…

I have been on the receiving end of some wonderful hospitality this week – and my soul has been blessed. There was such a warm welcome extended by the hosts – time given for all the guests to greet one another – followed by a wonderful meal – around a table of interesting conversations. I…

This morning I was peddling away on my exercise bike – something I try to do each day – when I said to myself – “enough – I need to stop before I push myself too far”. This got me thinking of the number of times when – particularly as I have got older –…

Over the past two or three weeks – I have been indulging in one of my favourite pastimes – challenging myself – with jigsaw puzzles – this is something that I tend to engage in at this time of the year – whiling away those long dark days. The latest puzzle is composed of so…

The morning was heavy – rain clouds covered the sky – releasing the rain to fall in abundance. I had a choice to make – miss my first walk of the day – or – brave the elements – and walk in the rain. I recalled the many times over the years – when I…

I was listening to a song this morning – one that I know well – and the lyrics of which I have quoted before. They struck me afresh today though – as I am very conscious of living the reality of which they speak. The song is entitled ‘Here Again’ – and the words that…

I came across a quote – the other day – that resonated with me – “Accept what is – let go of what was – and have faith in what will be” This has been a season in my life when things have changed – and with that has come the realisation that the one…