Food for the soul – welcome to my world
My life and thoughts, from my table, desk or out in the world
A couple of weeks ago, someone in a meeting said she was in favour of doing a “Gentle January”. From the Northern Hemisphere she struggles with the middle of winter, all the fuss and joy of Christmas has passed, the days are short and cold, and she is often left feeling a little Meh. She … Continue reading gentle
“It is both a blessingAnd a curseTo feel everythingSo very deeply.” ― David Jones I have been told all my life that I am “too sensitive”. And it is safe to say that that phrase has affected me negatively. The silent implication that I’m somehow faulty, or less, or too much effort, because of my sensitivity. … Continue reading sensitive
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
I am currently doing a 30 day writing challenge with a friend. while some of the pieces are quite personal. some are food for a blog... here is one of them... Things that make me happy Hmmmm… this should be an easy assignment. Afterall, don’t we all know the things that make us happy? Things … Continue reading happy
“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
A blog started while I was away, that paused for travel and jet lag lol My trip away has been somewhat bittersweet. I am lucky that this is my 3rd trip to The British Isles in as many years. No mean feat for someone from Aotearoa. Our isolation and distance means everywhere is far away. … Continue reading mahi
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
Food for the soul - welcome to my world 