Equilibrium: - a state of rest or balance due to the equal action of opposing forces Equilibrium. We use it to describe balance in market forces, to define that equal point in opposing powers and influence. However with the exception of those times when we lose our equanimity we don't use it in reference to our own… Continue reading Equilibrium
Author: Blueskiesandlollipops
Finding inspiration for everyday life in everyday life.
Reality Bites
I'm not a great one for travelling in boats. I get seasick. I even managed to get seasick whilst kayaking and also whilst on board a containership that was still in port! I just don't do well with the motion of the sea. I was taught though that to avoid the need to hang one's head over… Continue reading Reality Bites
Unfathomable
"Our hearts will take us where our heads can't fit." (Bill Johnson) My nine year old is studying space at school. He has us outside most nights pointing to the various constellations and planets that he can now recognise. With it has come a plethora of questions. Questions of Galaxies and Universes. Imaginations of what… Continue reading Unfathomable
Beckoning
Driving along the waterfront today the brightness of the sun, the clear blue sky and the sparkling sea beckoned. It beckoned to come and sit and enjoy nature's beauty. It beckons me to turn away from errands to pause and bask in the sun's warmth. It's like that with God. There are so many moments in our… Continue reading Beckoning
And all shall be well…
"And all shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well." (St Julian of Norwich ca. 1342 - 1416)
Stepping Out
I'm not particularly gifted in hospitality. Actually the word "particularly" is probably superfluous to that statement! I once famously kept a friend of my flatmate's on our doorstep for over an hour before it dawned on my that maybe I should invite the poor guy in. And maybe when I did I should have offered him… Continue reading Stepping Out
Behind the Stone Wall
The roads were busy. Road works seemingly everywhere. Everything just felt busy. People driving to work, to appointments, to coffee, to wherever. My to do list felt as long as the traffic queued in front of me. The city was alive, on the go, and yes busy. Yet in a central suburb is an oasis,… Continue reading Behind the Stone Wall
I hope…
"I hope you rise up with strength, empowered to bring God-wonder wherever you go." (Lisa Bevere)
Making a Difference
"Did I offer peace today? Did I bring a smile to someone's face? Did I say words of healing? Did I let go of my anger and resentment? Did I forgive? Did I love? These are the real questions." (Henri Nouwen) I was having one of those "meh" days. Heading out late one evening to… Continue reading Making a Difference
My Prayer
God, please enlighten my mind with truth; Inflame my heart with love; Inspire my will with courage; Enrich my life with service; Pardon what I have been; Sanctify what I am; And order what I shall be. AMEN.
Blue Skies & Lollipops 