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…
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‘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…
‘Those Special Bonds’
This week I was so blessed to have a long conversation with my brother in Australia. It was wonderful to catch up – as it always is – and brought to the fore – the beauty of the bond that ties us together. I came across this quote – which I felt summed up –…
‘One Step – One Breath – One Moment’
I find it interesting – that so often – even in the middle of an ordinary conversation – a train of thought is triggered – that has the power to inspire me. I was discussing the progress – or rather – the lack of progress – that I had been making – with one of…
‘Contented’
How much I have loved these past few days – of glorious sunshine – and warmth in the air. Not only have I enjoyed simply sitting and relaxing outside – but pottering in the garden – and clearing away those last reminders of winter. It was as I worked there – in the quiet –…
‘Coming Out Of Hibernation’
I am so loving this week of glorious sunshine – rising each morning to such brightness – fills my heart with joy – for – “The sun’s daily return – always fills me with hope”. I almost feel as though I am coming out of hibernation – stepping back into the light – and reconnecting…
‘The Art Of Listening’
I came across this quote – by Simon Sinek – the other day – “The art of listening – is creating an environment – in which the other person feels heard – feels seen – and feels understood”. And it got me thinking. Do I consciously seek – to create that sort of environment. In…
‘Reasons To Be Proud’
This week was one that was centred around a very proud moment – as one of my grandsons completed the first stage of his training in the police force – and we attended his Passing Out Ceremony. As I stood there – feeling so proud – I was reminded of the many times in my…
‘Resting The Mind’
As the years go by – I am more conscious than ever – of the limitations of my body. I have had to learn to listen more – to the signals that it sends to me – letting me know the need for pause – and rest. I have also become much more aware –…
Inspirational thoughts from everyday life 