A couple – while on holiday – decided to try something different – and went to a pottery session – with the express intention – to each make the other a present. Their choice – was to make a cup and saucer – each choosing the colour and pattern that would be meaningful to the…
Tag: personal-growth
‘Step Back’
An artist was attempting to paint art on a big scale – so very different from the usual canvases she used. At first – she found it hard to anticipate what the outcome would be – how the final piece of art would look. But then – it was suggested that she step back from…
‘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 –…
‘Perspective’
Our kitchen gives us a dual aspect – and – as I sat there the other day – I was struck by the difference – in the view that I could see out of each window. Well – it was not really just the view I guess – but more – the weather – and…
‘Questions’
I love the ease with which I can find answers to so many questions – and in fact – do find myself wanting an answer to something – almost everyday. During my growing up years – in order to find answers to help with my schoolwork etc – I would have to refer to the…
‘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 –…
Inspirational thoughts from everyday life 