Sometimes I live so much in my head that I don't really inhabit my body. Yes, it gets me from place to place, but often I rush from thing to thing and I don't pause long enough to notice my body. And then I wonder all of a sudden why I am so hungry, or … Continue reading quiet your body
a quiet mind
At this time of year my life is marked by the never-ending internal list. You know the one cataloguing presents purchased, food to be organised, the Christmas shirt required for the end of year concert, etc. Add to that the everyday chores and I find I am subject to a constant internal dialogue that means my … Continue reading a quiet mind
Advent … a journey in quiet
Quiet ... a strange word for this time of year. A word that seems to be a complete contradiction to what is required. For this is the season of end of year parties, and Christmas concerts, and shopping until dropping. This is the season of hustle and bustle, and being of good cheer. This isn't … Continue reading Advent … a journey in quiet
on overheating
I knew I had a long drive, so I hooked my phone up with my Spotify playlist and dropped it on the seat beside me. Half way through the drive my phone suddenly cut out. I glanced over to see what the problem was. It turned out my phone had overheated and needed some cool … Continue reading on overheating
on fake resting
I am the multi-tasking queen. At breakfast time while the toast is cooking, I make the lunches. While the kids are eating breakfast, I unstack the dishwasher. While Mr makes the coffee, I run sight-words with my youngest, and check the homework folders. It has become a point of pride for me. How efficient I can … Continue reading on fake resting
on recharging and recalibration
I found myself in tears on Sunday evening. Unbidden. Unexpected. As Frederick Beuchner says, 'whenever you find tears in your eyes, especially unexpected tears, it is well to pay the closest attention'. I paid attention. I dug down to the why of the tears. I shared with Mr, how I was feeling. We investigated together what was … Continue reading on recharging and recalibration