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
moment
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
quiet
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
pregnant pause
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
permission
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