Food for the soul – welcome to my world
My life and thoughts, from my table, desk or out in the world
High expectations often lead to huge disappointments.. This is the season of expectations. From very small, we are fed excitement and expectations for the festive season. Presents, Santa, food, decorations, “the excitement of Christmas”, family harmony… as we get older those expectations move from the shoulders of others to ourselves. If you are a people … Continue reading expect
In my late night reel scrolling the algorithm has sent a Scottish jeweller to me. She buys mostly estate lots of jewellery at auction, brings them home, sorts through them, while we watch. There is something very poignant about seeing someone’s life’s collection of treasured pieces through the lens of someone who loves jewellery and … Continue reading worth
Just as a candle cannot burn without fire; so People cannot live without a spiritual life -Buddha Sometimes I think there are 2 sides to recovery – Abstinnce, be it substances or behaviours; and the search for spirituality. Both are correct. There is no right or wrong. I have found my recovery has been the … Continue reading spirituality
“Secrets have a way of making themselves felt, even before you know there's a secret.” -Jean Ferris We all have secrets We are all privy to someone else’s secrets. It is in the nature of relationships, to know more about that person than perhaps someone who does not know them as well. We are all … Continue reading hush
I have been a bit quiet around here. I have to confess to being a bit preoccupied since I’ve returned. There is always an inevitable flatness after a big adventure; and combined with jet lag and too many ‘thoughts’; I have found myself unable to finish anything I start writing. Once more I have a … Continue reading sixty
dance The muse and I have been travelling. As usual, she has been sparking… a lot! But I’ve been so busy that collecting her sparks into a blog has been challenging.. But today I’m travelling on a train, and the forced inactivity will mean I can give her voice….. As I journey around the British … Continue reading dance
“And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should” - Max Ehrmann I first came across the poem, The Desiderata, as a young person, in the 70s. It was on a poster on the back of the toilet door, of my friend’s hippy parent’s house. I … Continue reading universe
Today is Sunday, “the day of rest”. A day I generally try to have as a couch day with time to polish the week’s blog. Last Sunday I was away with my daughter, doing touristy stuff in Christchurch and the blog I was writing had got stuck… so I thought I would use today’s day … Continue reading mind
Every road trip ever with every child results in the “Are we there yets?” As an adult we are meant to have learned patience and acceptance. But all of us still have that small chid in us. The one who expects everything to happen faster and to arrive where we think we are going We … Continue reading yet
After my January writing challenge, I found I really enjoyed the process and the dual writing, so I asked another friend for another couple of themes… here is the first – “Willingness” All the Recovery fellowships and groups talk a lot about surrender, acceptance, doing The Work, connection, healing…. All very worthy sentiments and ideals, … Continue reading will
Food for the soul - welcome to my world 