Do you ever see wild animals? Do I ever see wild animals? Just a few. I was going to say that I am blessed to have "the wild" available to me but actually I am an adventurous person that appreciates the wild. All of these animals I have seen in the wild: Africa In Africa: … Continue reading Just a few…
Life Changes
When I look into your eyes…
What is one thing you would change about yourself? When I look into your eyesI feel I don't need to change a thing I feel alright Because of you When I hear your kind words I know that you accept me as I am I am alright andI know you know it tooBut if I … Continue reading When I look into your eyes…
A Day of Peace , no War
Invent a holiday! Explain how and why everyone should celebrate. A Day of Peace , no War As a holiday we could give away a day for other's sake, wouldn't that be heaven, take one day, a holiday set aside to truly embrace others, everyone. It could simply be called Sharing Peace Day where we … Continue reading A Day of Peace , no War
My little bit of heaven.
A self-reflection.Trained in cartography, wanted to be a fine Artist, toyed with psychology, Trained as a counselor, wanted to be a Hairdresser, toyed with herbalism, Trained in homemaking, wanted to be a landscape artist, toyed with floristry, Trained in communication, wanted to be a storyteller, toyed with mysticism. Oh wait I already do all these … Continue reading My little bit of heaven.
Gratitude to All Nurturance
Considering my routes The roots of forget-me-not Start at the very beginning Mother, Creator, Great Witness, Watched over me; my ways And how I was formed. Loved me into being Every step of the way. Grandmothers come before Mothers, And great Grandmothers before, Watching hands, waiting in patience Heart glowing with pride. It just takes … Continue reading Gratitude to All Nurturance
There is a First Time for Anything.
What could you try for the first time? I remember the first time I went snorkeling. The challenge was huge as I have a fear of suffocation and drowning due to my life long struggle with asthma. It was almost a disaster I enjoyed it in the end. And I remember the first time we … Continue reading There is a First Time for Anything.
Everybody Knows (after Leonard Cohen)
What have you been working on? Everybody knows I'm working on dreams. Everybody knows what I've been working on, Everybody knows how it grows. First you knock it down, it's an intervention. Then you build it up, and it's a renovation That's how it goes, that's how it grows. Everybody knows that our lives go … Continue reading Everybody Knows (after Leonard Cohen)
Slow Intentional Exercise.
What is your favorite form of physical exercise? Slow intentional movement like yoga, stretching or isometric movement (contradiction in terms) are ways in which I like strengthening, suppling and limbering my body. The reason is that while doing it I give myself the opportunity to enjoy connecting with my body. The connection, when done intentionally, … Continue reading Slow Intentional Exercise.
Practicing Life: a life long skill
What skill would you like to learn? I am sure I would love to learn more skills but first I want to refresh some old ones, develop that which I already have and enjoy. Connect my fingers with the keys of a piano to play recognizable tunes for people to sing to. Dig deeper into … Continue reading Practicing Life: a life long skill
Progress update on Walkerburn house
It is time to give you another update on our home renovations. Progress has been slow and consistent, as I mentioned before Derek works mostly on the weekends; although we have made weekly trips recently too. The three chimneys are down, leaving one for our fireplace in the lounge. This has made more space for … Continue reading Progress update on Walkerburn house
Morag Noffke 