Congratulations are in order this week for many of our young people as they celebrate their exam success -I myself send congratulations – all the best for the future – and for their dreams to be realised. Many have worked hard and long and so deserve the results that they have gained – however – not…

In no way do I intend to get into any political debate – but recently I was struck by the amount of ‘possible negative outcome’ that was spoken – in order to re-enforce the speakers own political view – instead of being willing to see where’ possible positive outcomes’ may occur. Of course we’re used to…

My blog is early this week – as I’m going to be taking ‘time out’ – we’re visiting one of my brothers – and then on to spend time with old friends. There is always a lot on social media at this time of year – about friends and families taking time out – it’s…

During this time of extremely hot weather I’m enjoying the cool of the early morning – the suns rays – gentle and warm – breezes smoothly gliding past – the scent of roses in the air – the twitter of birdsong all around.   The wonder of communicating with my creator – my Father –…

The other day a group of us went for a walk – a varied group – some used to walking great distances – some moderate walkers – and some for whom even a short walk was quite a challenge. The importance of this walk though – was to be together – a challenge in itself…

I’m sure most of you will be able to identify with how I felt yesterday – TIRED !! It was just one of those days when I found it difficult to muster up much energy – possibly because I had expended so much energy the day before – that my body simply had no –…

This morning was one of those mornings when I became very conscious of the true value – of simply – breathing – of simply sitting – taking in my surroundings – allowing my senses to respond. Of – taking time – enjoying the moment – breathing in the air around me – the times of…

This morning I spent some time going through some of the photos on my phone – and deleting some of them – those that had been uploaded by social media that I had little interest in – except just a passing glance – and those that I had more than one copy of – due…

I’m thankful today for the small ways in which I can involve myself in making a difference in the lives of others. There are so many opportunities for us to do just that – and we really don’t need to feel that we have to be anyone ‘special’ we simply have to care – and…

As most of us have experienced this week – it’s been wet!! – rain has poured down for the past few days – and I guess we have all dealt with it differently. Some will have spent the time grumbling – others will have recognised the value of the rain – our need for it…