My question over this year is "fear or faith?" So it was inevitable that for our book club, Amanda, Elaine and I chose Elizabeth Gilbert's Big Magic. Which has the subtitle, Creative Living Beyond Fear. And it comes of absolutely no surprise to me that when I draw up the schedule "courage" is the first post I … Continue reading embracing fear
dream on dreamer
There is something about being surrounded by people who dare to dream. Something about being surrounded by creative people who have big ideas. It makes me feel that my dream is not so silly or dumb. It makes me feel that if they can do it so can I. It helps me to stick … Continue reading dream on dreamer
play with colour
My new rhythm means that I have time for so many more things. And one thing that I realised I have been missing is time to play. And I don't mean playing with the kids, although that is fun and important, but time for me to play. For me play is a way of adding … Continue reading play with colour
On rugs and the voice in my head
I spent all of yesterday at a Rag-Rugging workshop. Let’s put this in context. I am not a sewer, I am not a knitter, anything to do with fabrics scares me, I can barely sew buttons back on my shirts, and I definitely do not do hems, ever! In my mind my sister was the … Continue reading On rugs and the voice in my head
the source
Everything at the moment keeps pointing me back to the source feeling overwhelmed, finding things are getting on top of me go back to the source feeling tired and worn out go back to the source feeling spent on other people, and in need of sustenance of my own go back to the source at … Continue reading the source
the worst form of procrastination
I have been having a conversation with Mr of late, about the stuff I am reading. The myriad of blogs, and the links that follow that lead into a rabbit warren of differing opinions and ideas. Now don't misunderstand me here, learning from others is great, finding people who you absolutely identify with through their … Continue reading the worst form of procrastination