‘The Soul Thrives in Mystery’

More and more these days – I find myself thinking about life. It may have something to do with the fact that I am getting older – looking back on my life – as well as experiencing the loss of many – who were once a part of my life too. And so – I…

‘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…

‘Language Can’t Define Me’

Often – when talking about myself – I will use words like – ‘stubborn’ – or – ‘determined’ – more often than not – in the context of how I deal with the pain and limitations that my body causes me. For instance – I simply will not give in easily – and will ‘stubbornly’…

‘Live As Fully As You Can’

Listening to a podcast – of a ninety year old lady – the other day – one comment stayed with me. She said – “I don’t want to have just visited this world – so I am living as fully as I can – with what I have”. I love that way of thinking –…

‘The Spirit Of Exploration’

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…

‘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…

‘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…

Dreams

I’m excited to realise that in a very short time – one of our grandsons will embark upon a new career choice – that will be the beginning of realising a dream. Yet – even as I write that – I am not sure that he has always had this dream – because – “Sometimes…