The silence and solitude of the early morning – is one of my most treasured times – and especially at this time of the year – when I can sit outside in the cool of the morning – before the day get so hot. It’s that special time when my soul feels renewed – and…
Tag: mindfulness
‘Living Life With Intent’
A phrase I came across this week has stayed with me – “Mindfulness – is the practice of living life with intention – and presence”. It was the phrase – ‘living life with intention’ – that caught my imagination – and caused me to pause – and wonder – just how intentional am I –…
‘Accepting Each Moment’
I’m not normally an anxious person – but recently – because of health issues that I am facing – I realised that I was becoming anxious – and stressed. As I sat quietly meditating – I became conscious of the need to simply relax – and accept the situation for what it was. I was…
‘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 –…
‘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…
‘Weak Of Body / Strong In Spirit’
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 –…
‘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…
Inspirational thoughts from everyday life 