I was making a fresh pot of tea and prepared to re-enter the room when I heard an unusual voice. It was full of delicious delight, very different to the one I was accustomed to. This voice was much more animated. There was an energy to it and a clever use of pitch that […]
The 3 easy steps to finding that elusive ME Time
You are in need of a little more regular ME Time and you have had a wonderful idea. It is simple, it is fun and the thought of it fills you to the brim with joy. This one little thing, when done regularly, will add some juicy yummy value to your life. You check the list […]
Find out what hobbies and interests bring the whole family together.
I began to say my photography hobby is a relatively new interest of me. Then I recalled those many years of photos, and how my creative style began peaking through when I bought my first camera 20 years ago. When the kids came along we decided to invest in a compact digital camera. Not […]
What happens on that one day in every 365?
Once every 365 days I devote an entire 24 hours to me. It is a day when I put myself first. A day when I consciously appreciate myself. A day when I am showered with love and adoration, and it feels okay. A day when I love and adore myself, and that feels okay too. […]
How my enthusiasm was blocking independence
If you have seen me over the last few days you may have noticed I am breathing rapidly, my eyes are darting all around and I rarely finish a sentence, let alone a thought. I am forecasting unforeseen events. I am shopping, washing and tidying. I have notes and schedules stuck to every flat surface. […]
How did I miss it and why I am glad I know how to cheer.
As I jumped out of the car I heard the announcement, “Can all the freestyle swimmers make their way to the pool.”…….I started to run. I found a seat, my eyes already scanning the gaggle of kids assembled at the end of the pool. Our school wears bright yellow swim caps and identifying my daughter […]
What will it take for you to believe in your own abilities?
I wiggled my toes, feeling the sand squeeze up between them. I looked out to the pontoon estimating its distance from the shore, then behind to my family, my unshakeable support crew. I can do this, I can, at least I think I can, maybe I can’t, what if I can’t,…..and on went the chatter […]
