Just shy of four in the morn, gently nudged into consciousness, eyelids fused together. Why on earth am I awake? “I have an offering, a gift from the Universe. Don’t you want it?” Bleary-eyed, and somewhat disappointed at being woken from slumber, I pondered the question. Well, I am …
Beginning the day with gratitude As birds chirp their morning song, the suns golden rays start their dance across our part of the world. The day begins, waiting for us to awaken. This is the perfect time to express gratitude. For me, it starts with my alarm if I have …
Putting my hand up here and acknowledging that I am imperfect, and that is okay. A good portion of my time is focused on writing for readers of my blog and sharing information on my associated social media. To this, I add in attending webinars and study on the craft …
Recently I had the revelation that my mind is both my best friend and worst enemy rolled into one. It was a couple of weeks ago on the return journey from a mini-break away with one of my closest best friends. Prior to this getaway, I had been feeling very …
Mental Massage For me, of late, the most difficult part about writing is either topic or just making a start. I have read that once you began, get a word or two down, then the rest will follow. It is often the case when I am sitting with mental paralysis. …
Oh the bizarre, always arising Giving cause for wonderment What makes one think or do that Will it be to their own detriment Am I the odd one, perplexed by this Finding it a strange way to be Perhaps they are not unusual And the unusual is in …
This piece I wrote some years ago and came across quite recently………………….. With no specific topic in mind, I set myself up at my lovely old wooden dining table that once belonged to my dear great grandmother. My trusty laptop sits in front of me and a need …
For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated by human behaviour. I can happily observe the way people interact with one another and the world around them. I can be very intrigued by the manner in which people react differently to certain situations or environments. I can …
The old cliché about ‘sharing is caring’ is true yet there is more to it than that. It is also important for our well-being. We need to share in order to care for ourselves as well as sharing for the purpose of kindness and generosity towards others. We find it …
Oh how I miss the Friday evening social club events from years ago when I was still working full-time. They were great nights with laughs, lots of stories and interactions with people on a more personal level rather than work related and very enjoyable moments with good folks. Quite often …
