‘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…

‘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…

‘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…

‘Slowing My Pace / Riding The Waves’

Over recent days – I have started to attempt to get back into my early morning walks. I have missed walking so much – with the osteoarthritis in my knee and foot getting worse – and so it was with great determination that I set off -and I am pleased to say – I have…

‘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…

‘Worth The Risk’

This week we embarked upon one of our annual traditions – a day trip to a favourite seaside resort. We have undertaken this trip for several years now – and – it has it’s own traditions. We walk from one end of the resort to the other – aiming for strategic places – to pause…