"To see the world in a grain of sand and to see Heaven in a wild flower hold infinity in the palm of your hands and eternity in an hour." William Blake
Author: Blueskiesandlollipops
Finding inspiration for everyday life in everyday life.
The tranquillity of His grace
"My life is in the tranquillity of your grace" - These are the translated words from a line in a Tongan hymn that captivated me at church and had me rummaging around in my handbag for a pen and paper to scribble them down. All the while tears were streaming down my cheeks as the anointing fell.… Continue reading The tranquillity of His grace
Seek Peace
Be the Light
He arrived at our home to clean the carpets. He was late, stressed and focussed on negativity. He came in swearing like a trooper, frustrated. Yet by the time he went to leave he was calm, happy. His parting comments to my husband were “I was in such a bad way when I came, but… Continue reading Be the Light
A Lesson from Coffee
It would be fair to say that Ponsonby is coffee central when it comes to living in Auckland. Based on my recent working in this delightful suburb and the frequent coffees that miraculously appeared throughout the day from varying cafes I decided that if one worked in Ponsonby you were obviously no more than a few metres from… Continue reading A Lesson from Coffee
Snapshots
I'm grateful that today mobile phones have photography capability. I often find myself reaching for my phone to capture a view, a moment as I go about my day. And while some make their way to instagram or facebook for the most part they stay saved on my phone. Snapshots. Recognition of a moment in time. A picture of beauty.… Continue reading Snapshots
Sacred Rhythms
“We need to let the pace of our lives be set to the metronome of Heaven” (Kalley Heiligenthal) As a child I learned to play the piano. Not with much in the way of aptitude I must confess, but definitely with great diligence. And as such I remember the times when the metronome would be used.… Continue reading Sacred Rhythms
Leap of Faith
A Quiet Place
21st Century life is the busy life. The making most of every moment. Expectations are high and sometimes relentless. Work is demanding. We try and cram as much life as possible into our lives. We add in alarm clocks and other devices to schedule our way to a fulfilled life. We can't stop, sometimes won't stop and… Continue reading A Quiet Place
Blue Skies & Lollipops 