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stopping and starting

don’t

Posted on July 27, 2016July 27, 2016 by Jodie McCarthy

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

Posted in pauseTagged be present, reflect, stopping and starting2 Comments

the uncomfortable pause

Posted on March 7, 2016March 7, 2016 by Jodie McCarthy

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

Posted in pauseTagged be present, doing vs being, stopping and starting

moment

Posted on February 20, 2016February 20, 2016 by Jodie McCarthy

I was having coffee with a friend the other day and I was struck by her bangle inscribed with "live in the moment". It initiated a conversation about just that topic and I went home and wrote the phrase on a post it note for my board. But what exactly is a moment? My dictionary says this: moment: … Continue reading moment

Posted in wonderful wordsTagged moment, stopping and starting, word play

quiet

Posted on December 11, 2015December 11, 2015 by Jodie McCarthy

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

Posted in pauseTagged breathe deeper, stopping and starting

pregnant pause

Posted on December 4, 2015December 4, 2015 by Jodie McCarthy

December, the month of endings, the month of finishing, the month of preparation for a new year, a new beginnings. I love this time of year. But if I'm honest, sometimes in all the hustle of this season, I wish it all away and wish that next year was here already. We are a people … Continue reading pregnant pause

Posted in pause, wonderful wordsTagged Christmas, stopping and starting, word play4 Comments

permission

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Jodie McCarthy

Prompted by Elaine's comment on yesterday's post Now What? and a technique that Brené Brown uses, today I wrote myself a permission slip. It says "you have permission to stop". As I wrote those words, others flowed out of my worn out and weary soul, and on to the page. You see I am a … Continue reading permission

Posted in pauseTagged a new rhythm, pace of life, stopping and starting

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