Kintsugi is Japanese for "golden joinery". It is the art of repairing pottery with gold. In other words, to patch with gold. With Kintsugi the brokenness, the cracks are not hidden or disguised when repaired, but they are made beautiful, celebrated with the gold that holds them together. In Japan restoring the broken is an art. The heart of… Continue reading The Art of Kintsugi
Author: Blueskiesandlollipops
Finding inspiration for everyday life in everyday life.
Lest we forget…
ANZAC Day. A National Day of Remembrance commemorating all New Zealanders and Australians who have served and died in Wars. It is a time to pause, to reflect on the sacrifice of so many for the life we enjoy today. Without the day, the poppies, it is easy to forget the lives sacrificed, the battles… Continue reading Lest we forget…
And He said to her…
Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die." (John 11:25) Today, everyday, this is the reality of Easter. On Easter Sunday, Jesus rose from the dead. He conquered death, and victory was secured. This glorious truth, that Jesus is the… Continue reading And He said to her…
Silence – {Easter}
Saturday. It is silent. Jesus is dead and buried. The Disciples in hiding, lives in ruins, dreams shattered. God does not speak. It seemed to go so wrong. Is silence their new reality? A world without Jesus the new normal? Sometimes in life it is the day after the news, the tragedy, the loss that can be the hardest.… Continue reading Silence – {Easter}
The Crimson King
“What kind of King would choose to wear a crown that bleeds and scars to win my heart” What kind of King indeed? What kind of King would allow Himself to be mocked and scourged? What kind of King would be crucified? What kind of King would see victory in death? Love in sorrow? What… Continue reading The Crimson King
Bonus Time
Daylight Saving ended on the weekend. That blissful time when you get to put your clock back an hour. That day when everyone is asked if you enjoyed your "extra" hour. Did you use it for sleep, for a slower start to the morning, a more leisurely lunch? (Of course those with babies don't seem to… Continue reading Bonus Time
Celebrating Oscar
Today. 21st March 2017. World Down Syndrome Day. A year ago I think I barely knew that this day existed. I can vaguely remember seeing sweet smiling faces across my television screen. But they weren't one of my boys. It wasn't part of my world. Then a mere few weeks later, having just given birth, the… Continue reading Celebrating Oscar
Celebrate You!
Recently it was my birthday! Beautiful gifts and lovely opportunities for coffee dates and lunches out to, well, celebrate me! Yes the celebrations may well have extended out beyond the day. It's not often that we get a day, well obviously apart from our once a year birthday to celebrate ourselves! But when it is… Continue reading Celebrate You!
Happy St Patrick’s Day!
Christ be with me, Christ within me, Christ behind me, Christ before me, Christ beside me, Christ to win me, Christ to comfort and restore me. Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ in quiet, Christ in danger, Christ in hearts of all that love me, Christ in mouth of friend and stranger. (St Patrick's… Continue reading Happy St Patrick’s Day!
After the Storm
It's inevitable really, that after the stormy weather, I'm writing a rain inspired post! The last few days quite a deluge has hit Auckland. There have been floods, power cuts, storm damage. Fortunately our house was unscathed, apart from the rather large puddle situated outside our front door. We can all have days or seasons in life when it… Continue reading After the Storm
Blue Skies & Lollipops 