It was like I had been blanketed in a fog. I could almost tangibly feel the discouragement descend on me. And like when one is in a fog my vision felt obscured and impaired. There had been no trigger point rather just a general feeling of malaise. The discouragement, like a fog, was slow in its appearance. Maybe brought on by a week… Continue reading Mountain Tops
Author: Blueskiesandlollipops
Finding inspiration for everyday life in everyday life.
Quiet
Now…
"Life is a sequence of moments called now" “Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.” Mother Teresa In Alice in Wonderland the White Rabbit rushes past Alice muttering "I'm late! I'm late! For a very important date! No time to say hello, goodbye! I'm late! I'm late! I'm… Continue reading Now…
Peace
A Mosaic Life
I took up making mosaics once. My flatmate and I embraced the craft with all enthusiasm. Not having any of the correct tools we took to breaking down odd pieces of pottery with a rolling pin and once we had ruined that we placed the china in a pillowcase and took turns hurling it off the deck.… Continue reading A Mosaic Life
Rest…
The Restless Heart
"Our hearts are restless until they find rest in you." St Augustine "Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from Him." (Psalm 62:1) Like a wanderer - rootless, aimless, a rover - so too our soul often is. We roam, wander away from God through hurt, discontentment, through apathy, through boredom even. We… Continue reading The Restless Heart
The Architecture of My Heart
I cannot number how many glorious and ancient cathedrals across Europe that I have had the privilege of visiting. Absolute masterpieces of design and architecture. Of seeing the tall spires, the soaring vaulted ceilings and intricate stained glass windows. Cathedrals built as a house of God. A place to encounter God and worship Him for centuries to come.… Continue reading The Architecture of My Heart
Space in the Pace
People often comment that they need to "Carve out time". The use of the word carve is definitely appropriate for the effort sometimes required to rest!!! It takes intentionality to slow down, to turn down invitations, to unplug, but it is oh so worth it! Not stopping is one of the risks of the 24-7 society that we now live in.… Continue reading Space in the Pace
Bubbles
I have heard it said that there is no angry way to say bubbles. Come to think of it you could say the same of cupcakes. Both light, pretty little joys of life. Anyway, why one would be angry and trying to say bubbles or cupcakes I cannot say. Many years ago I was a volunteer at Radio Lollipops at… Continue reading Bubbles
Blue Skies & Lollipops 