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
I was watching a documentary recently, about a family who had lost a son. His sister had the tragic job of letting her siblings know. She said that there are moments in our lives that actually change our brain chemistry. And it struck me as so true. There are those moments good and bad, that … Continue reading chemistry
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... My first love A recent conversation with my BFF, abut the brief time we dated best friends when we were 16 has made me … Continue reading first
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 pieces are quite personal, some are food for a blog.... here is one of them... “I was at a fundraiser quiz tonight… in that cute little retro bar that we used to do all our work reunions. I liked the … Continue reading memory
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
I’ve been watching tv shows with the family on this holiday. Mostly haven’t been my cup of tea, but I can keep busy of an evening, so it doesn’t really matter lol One of the shows dealt with a family dynasty and inter family wars. The message being you had to be prepared to “die … Continue reading legacy
While I have been having couch days to rest, and recuperate, I have been watching a LOT of real-life crime docos. I know that they are a popular genre, I find them quite distracting and addictive But I find myself torn between horror, fear, frustration and sometimes judgement Is judgement a natural reaction? Are we … Continue reading judge
Food for the soul - welcome to my world 