I must confess, I was somewhat taken aback as to the absolute trust and confidence my 2 year old puts in my ability to catch him. Stuck at the top of a big slide, jumping into my arms was to him less of a risk than actually going down the slide. He had more faith than me. But… Continue reading Leap of Faith
Category: Life Lessons
The Waiting Place
Today I walked past a bus stop (to my car, yeah I'm not a public transport girl!) and I noticed the different postures of those waiting for the bus. One was standing to attention, like a soldier, eyes focused down the road to where the bus would come round the corner. Intent on the bus.… Continue reading The Waiting Place
Snakes and Ladders – A lesson for Life
Progress in life is not just straight up or straight forward for that matter! Sometimes I think life is like a game of Snakes and Ladders. One day you are plodding along and whoosh you’ve shot ahead. Then just as easily you land on a snake and can be back where you started. But… Continue reading Snakes and Ladders – A lesson for Life
The Casting Vote
Sometimes during a National Election it is hard to think that your vote counts, that your vote can make a difference amongst millions of others. And funnily enough for me there are many times that my husband I cancel each other out as we vote for different political parties! (Even the more motivation to ensure that I… Continue reading The Casting Vote
Do it afraid
I've been enjoying the last of the Summer holiday with my boys. We have gone on adventures, explored new places - beaches, playgrounds, swimming pools. I have watched the boys stretch themselves that little bit further each day - climbing the rock wall a little higher than last time, being braver and going out in… Continue reading Do it afraid
Love Actually
"Whenever I get gloomy with the state of the world, I think about the arrivals gate at Heathrow Airport. General opinion's starting to make out that we live in a world of hatred and greed, but I don't see that. It seems to me that love is everywhere. Often, it's not particularly dignified or newsworthy,… Continue reading Love Actually
Bandits and Blinkers
Theodore Roosevelt once aptly said "Comparison is the thief of Joy." And I'd have to say he's right. Comparing ourselves or our circumstances to others never pays off. Comparison is a joy stealer and it has some pretty good accomplices too....Comparison loves the company of distraction, doubt and discouragement. It's pretty tight with envy and… Continue reading Bandits and Blinkers
Unexpected
Unexpected. I like that word. It makes me think of surprises, blessings, joy. So much of our lives is planned and purposed, but there should always be room for the unexpected. Last night my husband and I had an unexpected night out without the kids. Children had ended up going in different directions to stay… Continue reading Unexpected
The Eye of the Storm
New Zealand has been experiencing a major storm this week. Gale force winds of up to 120kms per hour were predicted. Not sure how severe that is but 120kms per hour on our roads is well above the speed limit! It was windy enough to leave houses without power and to fell trees. A glance outside of my… Continue reading The Eye of the Storm
Coming Home
Rosenbury was riding in a train on his way to a speaking engagement. He noticed a boy in his late teens acting very nervous, moving from one seat to another. Dr. Rosenbury approached the boy and asked him if he could be of some help. The boy told his story, “I used to live in… Continue reading Coming Home
Blue Skies & Lollipops 