What brings you peace? What is true peace? Not the type of peace attained By placating, eating, or addiction Dulling the senses in senseless ways. These to me are fleeting states. What brings me peace Lies within Grace Good relationships with those I love, Those in my Community, with the Earth and God above. If … Continue reading What Brings Me Peace
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Flying as an Autistic Person Part 1
Dear Readers, Today’s post is going to be about flying as an autistic adult. And specifically long distance flying. I have had to do a few long distance flights this year. So I thought that I would document what it is like flying as an autistic person and some of the challenges and solutions that … Continue reading Flying as an Autistic Person Part 1
Soul Poem: Why – to breathe is a luxury
Explanation: I am currently following a 5 day writing challenge and this was part of two exercises. Recently I saw some images on the news which upset me. In my exercises I was presented Rumi’s poem: Some kiss we want and Camille T. Dangy’s poem Characteristics of life and then I wrote this response to … Continue reading Soul Poem: Why – to breathe is a luxury
Prompt: was today typical?
Was today typical? Yes and no. I plan my days at the beginning of the week, from what I am going to cook, to what activities need doing and all the routine things too. Sounds mundane but it keeps me sane. The part that was not typical is that we are looking after my daughter's … Continue reading Prompt: was today typical?
Last taste of Portugal
Saying good bye to new friends made and Portugal Our host, Paulo, offered us a traditional dinner of sardines cooked over the fire by a neighboring farmer and bread baked locally by another farmer. This was our last night spent altogether at Monte da Largo and it was a wonderful occasion to get to know … Continue reading Last taste of Portugal
Traveling in Portugal: Beach day, Praia da Princesa
6th June, Beach day: Praia da Princesa Best beach Best people Refreshing water Long stretching sands Warm sun Fun Laughter Building bonds Supporting acceptance Warm feelings In the moment Stop Relax Unwind My happy day Lunch at Praia da Princesa I was keen to try the local cuisine while we were in Portugal and wanted … Continue reading Traveling in Portugal: Beach day, Praia da Princesa
Being together in Portugal
My third memory of Portugal At the end of our second day in Portugal, after we were taken to Monte da Largo I found myself happily swimming in a pool with some ladies I had not met before. During the week we joked and laughed and shared our life stories with each other; people we … Continue reading Being together in Portugal
Travel to Lisbon, Portugal: Colourful and embellished buildings.
Colourful buildingsColourful livesRich historyWarm Peoplewhat’s not to like! Embellished buildingsPartly of a rich heritageI feel honouredTo have the opportunityTo experienceAnd be witnessTo somebody Else’s life.A windowInto the soulOf a culture. As we traveled on the red bus tour the colours of the buildings and the treatment of the windows, balconies and doors left a lasting impression. … Continue reading Travel to Lisbon, Portugal: Colourful and embellished buildings.
Traveling to Portugal
Why we went to Portugal “Are you going to the school class reunion?” Gee asked, two expectant eyes looking back at us as we sat in Nando’s, a Portuguese style restaurant just outside Edinburgh, last November. “No” said Derek, “I know nothing about it.” “Oh” Gee said, “wives are included in the invite.” We had … Continue reading Traveling to Portugal
Quote of the Day
“Walking away from anything that does not honour who we are is not failure. It doesn’t mean we lack commitment. Walking away shows the greatest commitment of all. The commitment to ourselves. To our truth. To the urgency of our life. To me, that sounds nothing like failure, and everything like success.” – Julie Harper … Continue reading Quote of the Day
Morag Noffke 