I’ve been thinking a lot about breath of late. Of how vital it is and how much we take it for granted. Maybe it is because I have started a weekly Tai Chi class that focuses so much on the exhale and inhale. Maybe it is because my constant phrase to my daughters when they … Continue reading What I am learning about breathing
I notice it already,the shortnessof breaththe tightnessin my chest I don’t want to venturebelowthe surface the shallowsare safeand known the deepis murkyand unclear yetsomethingdrawsmeunder a faint glimmerin the gloomy darka hint thatperhapsthereis treasureto be found so, I breathedeepand dive (Note: This post is part of Amanda Viviers #writemakecreate challenge for Summer)
As one season draws to an end, another lies ahead. It is tempting to finish one season whilst rushing headlong towards the next. Allow yourself to pause awhile in the sweet liberty of this time of in-between. Take some time to rest in the residue of the old and the anticipation of the new. Let this time of transition … Continue reading a blessing for a time of pause
As you lay your weary head into your hands and pray that they sleep, As you wash the plastics and cut the lunches to do it all again tomorrow, As you attempt to reason with children whose reason has all been used up by others during the day, As you place another … Continue reading blessing for a mother halfway through the term
I am the kind of person who loathes roller-coasters. I hate the fact that I am not able to know when the next turn will be. I hate going upside down. I hate the slow crawl to the top of the hill, knowing that at any minute we will be hurtling to our death. I … Continue reading enjoy the ride
It is quiet. This week has been a big one for our family. Over the space of the last five days we have had: Two Christmas concerts. One little girl sick. One final team dinner for me. The yearly tradition of making dozens of mince pies with my mum. A swimming assessment. And a free dress … Continue reading quiet