As I travelled away for a few days break – I was actually glad that the forecast was for cooler days. Although I love the sunshine – I do find the high temperatures – that we have been experiencing – quite draining. I was quite taken – on my journey – to see the dark…
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‘Allowing Time’
It’s been a very different week for me this past week – as I have struggled with acute pain – and not been able to walk – due to a cyst behind my knee. It’s been a challenge – as I have faced the fact that I can do nothing about the situation – but…
‘Living In The Moment’
I am so glad that I followed a piece of advice that I was given this past week. My brother – from Australia – was staying – but his time here was drawing to a close. It had been a wonderful time – but I was beginning to almost dread having to say goodbye. So…
‘Those Special Connections’
I am so grateful – for those close connections – that I have been so privileged to have during my life time – and indeed – for those that I still enjoy today. They are – “Connections – inexplicable – by the laws of place – and time”. They have happened at various times in…
‘The Newness Of Life’
I continue to be busy with transplanting my tiny seedlings – and am loving watching them grow – demonstrating the newness of life that we see at this wonderful time of the year. As I walk – I take in the beauty of the blossoms – and the new green that is appearing on the…
‘Looking Back – While Moving Forward’
This past week – we had the privilege of looking back at the life of my sister in law – a long life – shared by many. And although it was a sad occasion – it was good to be able to hear so many shared memories of her – and – I love how…
‘ Grey Days’
This week – I had what could be called a – ‘grey day’ – with two lots of sad news – one quickly following the other. Now – while both those incidents affected me – I was aware that others were finding it much harder – to navigate the darkness – only being aware of…
‘The Richness Of Life’
This week – I have been celebrating my 80th birthday – and – as I have received so many messages – and declarations of love – I have been conscious of how full and rich my life has been – and – I breathe in that fulness. For – as someone put it here –…
‘My Family’
How true it is that – “The love of a family – is life’s greatest blessing” – and I certainly feel so blessed – to have been able to experience that love – over the past days – as we have celebrated Christmas together. Christmas can be a hard time for many – especially those…
‘Trying Something New’
This year a dear friend sent me a gift – of an Advent Calendar. I had never seen one quite like it – and of course didn’t even know what it was like until – as instructed – I opened it on December 1st. It was an Advent Calendar – for the – ‘coffee lover’…
Inspirational thoughts from everyday life 