When I was giving birth to my eldest daughter, it was a public holiday and so we did not have my usual obstetrician. The new doctor came into the room as I struggled and pushed to birth my child and uttered these words of advice "get angry". It wasn't really useful advice for me … Continue reading use the pain
the next right thing
I have been in a season of good things, a season of great things, a season of wonderful things that all happened one after another. I feel like I turned 40 and my life went crazy in the best sort of way. So from my birthday to now - the past three months have been … Continue reading the next right thing
a letter to myself on the eve of my 40th birthday
40! So exciting. You say it all the time and people look at you in disbelief. Because people everywhere walk around regretting their ageing, and trying to deny it has arrived. But it is exciting … a new decade, a new start, a new adventure, a new you. I love how much you have grown … Continue reading a letter to myself on the eve of my 40th birthday
away
I've been away. Consciously, deliberately, as a circuit breaker. Firstly from social media. I found there were things being shared that I just couldn't handle. I know myself, I know my limits, and it just wasn't worth checking, so I didn't. I have been away. Consciously, deliberately, for celebration. Mr has just had a very … Continue reading away
Take a break
I have just got back from my silent retreat. From Friday night until Sunday morning we were silent. No talking, nothing. I spent the weekend with a group of people who did not talk. And it was a wonderful break. But although it was a break from talking, it was also a break from other … Continue reading Take a break