It’s interesting – that as I sat to gather my thoughts for this blog post – I was conscious of how I can find constant inspiration – from even the fairly simple life that I lead these days. I was reminded that – when I wrote my first blog post – just over eight years…
Tag: faith
‘Renewal’
These past few weeks seem to have been – almost a constant round of renewals. First there was the microwave – then the clothes dryer – quickly followed by the washer. In addition to these – I have just completed quite a complicated form – in order to renew my bus pass. Thinking about how…
‘An Open Mind And Spirit’
I was realising the other day – just how much more open I am – to change in my life – as I get older. I’m not just thinking of the external changes – that most of us come across on life’s journey – but the changes that have come about – in my mind…
‘Face The Sun’
I was thinking the other day – about how I would describe the beginning of this new year – for our family. There are a number of adjectives that I could use – words like – disruptive – messy – noisy – busy – and so I could go on. But yet again – I…
‘Celebrations And Traditions’
I find it interesting – that the origins of so many of our Christmas traditions – have derived from pagan celebrations – many of them connected to the celebration of the winter solstice. Over the centuries – many traditions have formed – making Christmas a multifaceted celebration – that goes beyond religious observance – as…
‘Recapturing The Wonder’
This week – on seeing a beautiful video of a friend’s new grandchild – I found myself filled with fresh wonder – at this miracle of new life. There is something that pulls on my heartstrings – when witnessing this amazing event – of new life – and somehow – it never ceases to make…
‘Light Up The Darkness’
I’m excited because this weekend we’re going to buy our Christmas tree. But – not only that – the house will be decorated – with candles and lights. I love it – because on these short days – when we are in so much darkness – those lights just make me feel so much better….
‘A Life Well Lived’
This week we travelled up to Scotland – to remember – and honour – the life of my brother. We joined with many – who had walked with him – and known him – over the years. And as we all felt his loss – and experienced different levels of grief – we were united…
‘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…
Inspirational thoughts from everyday life 