You hold it in the palm of your hand It is small enough to fit in your pocket Yet it controls your life You answer every beep, flash and buzz With Pavlovian single-mindedness You know it’s not good for you You find yourself scattered and disconnected You are continually distracted and unable to focus … Continue reading Prayer for the phone addicted
In praise of this ordinary day
In praise of this ordinary day. This day where you stumble bleary-eyed into the shower. This day where you make lunches and defuse arguments before breakfast. And like every other day, somehow manage to get the kids to school on time. This day where you hang washing, and run errands, and mop floors, and … Continue reading In praise of this ordinary day
7 things that have kept me sane this holidays
I don't really feel the year has started properly until school kicks in ... any one else like me? So I am looking forward to school starting again next week and the return to routine. But I am also going to be a little sad. We have 18 summers with our kids before they are … Continue reading 7 things that have kept me sane this holidays
don’t
In my readings over the past few days I have come across this word a number of times, 'don't'. You see, we live in a society that is all about doing. The mantra is, 'if you want something go out and get it'. Me, I have been feeling worn out, discouraged and headachy for the … Continue reading don’t
the uncomfortable pause
We have had a pause here, an extra day of rest. A bonus on the end of our weekend that has allowed us just to chill and mellow with the family. But so often we fill up these days too: "Woohoo, a holiday! Ok let's tackle the jungle we call a garden; pick out the … Continue reading the uncomfortable pause
solitude
I went to the movies last night. Alone. I drove there in the car with no one to talk to, listening to my music. I bought myself some popcorn and a bottle of water, and I found myself a seat. I was surrounded by people who had come together, little groups who knew each other. … Continue reading solitude