Life Lessons

Stuck on a Rollercoaster

I don't do rollercoasters. Period. The recent news that the rollercoaster at our local entertainment park broke down leaving people stuck in it at the top until the fault was fixed has served to strengthen this resolve. Bad enough being on the rollercoaster with the dips and climbs let alone being stuck at the top. Although, given life is… Continue reading Stuck on a Rollercoaster

Life Lessons

Musings of the Night

2 am. And I'm awake. Wide awake. Lying in bed and wrestling with my thoughts. Somehow in the darkness of night it is easier for worry and fear to take hold. Whether it be financial or health worries or work stress, the thoughts can feel overpowering. Waking the next morning, the light of day makes them easier to… Continue reading Musings of the Night

New Year

The Best Resolution

Toasting marshmallows over an open fire, fireworks and sparklers, standing on the deck looking out over the bay at boat lights and more fireworks, hearing the shouts of Happy New Year from across the water. Celebrating the start of the New Year with extended family. Going on the hunt the next morning for  coffee (success!) and then… Continue reading The Best Resolution

New Year

Resolutions

How often do our New Year’s Resolutions feel like echoes from years past? That instead of walking down life’s road we find ourselves stuck on a treadmill, expending just as much effort, but nonetheless going nowhere. What is it that causes our New Year resolutions to falter and any change to be unsustainable? The key… Continue reading Resolutions

New Year

A Resolution Revolution

Well the remnants of a lovely Christmas are almost all packed away for another year, the diary for 2015 has been bought and thoughts turn to the arrival of the Year 2015. It's inevitable really, that one begins to think of New Year's Resolutions. Goals, hopes and dreams for the year ahead whispered into the… Continue reading A Resolution Revolution

Advent

The Dawn of Grace

For my children (and for me!), Christmas morning heralded the receiving of presents. Gorgeously wrapped presents under the tree so quickly unwrapped and the contents displayed. The morning was filled with excited oohs and aaahs and definitely the odd shriek or two. It is in this sharing of gifts that we are encouraged to remember the greatest… Continue reading The Dawn of Grace