What happens when I stop trying to change the one, I love? What happens when I accept him just as he is? He’s not like me. He’s like him. And that’s how he’s supposed to be. Instead of covering him in expectations, what happens when I cover him in acceptance? Something tells me it will … Continue reading Acceptance
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Unique
Photo by Kira auf der Heide on Unsplash I started watching The Good Doctor on (Netflix). I love the main character Dr. Shaun Murphy and how he challenges “normal.” It starts with him arriving at a hospital as a surgical resident and having to prove that he has what it takes to do his job … Continue reading Unique
Gracefully
I was only 38 and the first signs of real aging were starting to show. I had already accepted the heavy creases between my brows, accrediting them to a devastating relationship breakup. And the fact, that I’d had a thought or two... But the lines around my mouth didn’t seem fair. I wasn’t a smoker. … Continue reading Gracefully
For…
I love to exercise, yet lately, I’ve been wondering if my mindset around this good habit may not be as healthy as it seems. I exercise to ship my body in shape. A treadmill I’ve been on since I was 16. While laying on a massage table recently, the “good pain” reminded me of the … Continue reading For…
Differences
“In this way we are like the various parts of a human body. Each part gets its meaning from the body as a whole, not the other way around. The body we’re talking about is Christ’s body of chosen people. Each of us finds our meaning and function as a part of his body. But … Continue reading Differences
2 minutes being right Vs a day of shame
I was walking behind a very slow person on my way to work. I couldn’t get past her because the footpath (which is quite wide) was being overtaken by oncoming pedestrians intent on holding their ground, moving for no one. This happens on most days. When it upsets me, I tend to internally dialogue … Continue reading 2 minutes being right Vs a day of shame
Just like you
In the middle of a guided meditation, our instructor asked us to think about a person in our lives whom we loved and appreciated. We were to think about all the things they do that we are grateful for, things about their personality that we admired, how they made us feel, how much they meant … Continue reading Just like you
Wisdom from a three year old…
When my son was 3, I was standing in front of the mirror trying on my shorts on a hot summer's day. “Ughhhhhh.... look at my legs!” To which my son replied “What's wrong mum? They work perfectly”. This week, my 3 year old niece was told that she would be having her first haircut. … Continue reading Wisdom from a three year old…
The anatomy of peace
We all want peace — peaceful relationships, a peaceful life. We want an end to wars, bigotry, racism, and terrorism. Yet many of us, in our homes, workplaces and communities are struggling to have peaceful relationships with those we know. How can we ever expect that there will be peace in our world, when we … Continue reading The anatomy of peace
The rubber-glove facial
I've just had a very odd facial by a therapist who wore rubbers gloves. I didn't come away feeling as relaxed as I would like. Mostly I spent the time thinking that I was a bit icky to touch. I understand why she felt like that. I have a cold sore on my top … Continue reading The rubber-glove facial
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