Reflecting on reflecting an image flashes to mind – a king stands atop the outer wall of his castle surveying the bustling courtyard below on one side and green hills rolling into the horizon from the other. In recent times he’s not had such opportunities. One battle after another has been waged in Read More
We rarely eat out. Vegetarian, food sensitivities, cost and hard to match home-cooking makes eating in an easy decision. The one thing that can’t be beat, however, is a special ‘Harvest Gold’ burger discovered 10+ years ago at a small hamburger joint. Once introduced, even friends order this veggie version over the option of Read More
The sound of an acoustic guitar takes my breath away as I’m transported to another world. I don’t know why. (Honestly, there’s no need to either.) The guitar is more than an instrument. Those six strings somehow create a magically surreal experience. I took guitar lessons – twice. I practiced. Then practiced some Read More
Dreams are funny things. They can be fanciful thoughts that go nowhere. Something to hold onto. Or a turning point. A stake in the ground. But not always in a direction you ever thought. Over the last two weeks I observed two very different faces of dreams. First was the sometimes cruel Read More
The odd thing being mindful about mindfulness is thinking too much about what mindful is, resulting in a full mind of thoughts and defeating the purpose of being mindful in the first place. True awareness of the moment requires a degree of empty mindedness and detachment in order to see unfiltered and uncoloured Read More
I have to laugh! As I approached this week I began to angst, as I do most weeks, about what the opening message for the week ought to be. That “ought” being my first clue that I was in no way on track to be talking about SIMPLICITY! And then thankfully, Tamara and January Read More