I was listening to a podcast the other day – and a short snippet that was said – really encouraged – and inspired me – I quote – ” Sometimes the deepest growth – is when the body weakens – and the soul can finally speak – sometimes we need the weakening of strength –…
Tag: mindfulness
‘Breathing In The Moments’
Over the past weeks – one of the special moments in my day – has become time just sitting in the quiet of the morning – hearing only the sweet song of the birds. We have been so blessed so far this summer – to experience so many dry and sunny days – beginning with…
‘My Aging Body’
Daily – I am realising – that this aging body of mine simply cannot go on at the same pace it once did. Things that were once easy – are becoming more and more of a challenge – or as this quote puts it – I have reached an age – where my mind says…
‘Go With The Flow’
Over the past few days – we have at last seen the much needed rain – descending on the dry ground. After enjoying weeks of warm and sunny days – being able to tend to my plants – and work in the garden – I am suddenly faced with having to change my plans –…
‘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…
‘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 –…
‘Mind Over Matter’
It’s been one of those weeks – when I have really struggled with the pain – and restrictions – of my body. But – I am – what others may refer too – as – ‘stubborn’ – and don’t give in easily – determined not to allow any pain and discomfort to derail me –…
‘The Simplicity Of Joy’
One day – while on holiday recently – my husband declared that – ‘it had been a magical day’. Now – although I had planned the day with his happiness in mind – I knew that it was impossible for anyone to fully – ‘create a magical day’ – and in fact – the day…
Inspirational thoughts from everyday life 