What details of your life could you pay more attention to? This is an interesting question because the details I do not overlook are the ones that don't need more attention because I don't overlook them but the details I overlook, that need my attention, are precisely overlooked because I have not seen them. As … Continue reading Johari Window, Details overlooked.
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I don’t give up on the important things.
What’s the trait you value most about yourself? Have you ever been sailing on a yacht, the sails billowing and harnessing the wind; wind buffeting the sails and groaning or whistling over the sheets (ropes for anyone who doesn't know what sheets are); spray flying at you as the bough crashes over the waves; the … Continue reading I don’t give up on the important things.
The Path of the Survivor: Healing from Trauma
“One day at a time is all you have to do.” Sentences which can help turn a trauma victim into a survivor include: “I believe you” “It wasn’t your fault.” “You didn’t cause it.” “You didn’t bring it on yourself.” “You didn’t deserve this. You did nothing to deserve this.” “This is about them, not … Continue reading The Path of the Survivor: Healing from Trauma
Lessons late in life
Share a lesson you wish you had learned earlier in life. My late Mother, Margareet Bertha Armstrong. Margaretha Bertha van Riet (Margareet Armstrong) Ellie and my mother busy with handcrafts. 7th October 2019 was the day my mother died. I wish to honour her memory here as I share a lesson I learnt from her, … Continue reading Lessons late in life
Autumn Foraging
I moved to Scotland one year and one month ago and so this is my second autumn. Autumn in Scotland last year, being my first autumn in the northern hemisphere, was truly magical. This year I have honestly been quite busy but not distracted. The "magic" has been quite different. While last year I was … Continue reading Autumn Foraging
My Fictitious Little Shop of Delights.
If you were going to open up a shop, what would you sell? In my little shop you would find whatever delighted you because, you see my dear friend, at the threshold of my door stands Empathy, Discernment and Intuition. In a magical moment matter materializes into whatever you are searching for as they quickly … Continue reading My Fictitious Little Shop of Delights.
Elderberries and Apples
What's your #1 priority tomorrow? Tomorrow is fruit day for me. My priority is to make elderberries vinegar and also apple sauce from apples given to me by a neighbour. I love contemplating who will get to enjoy my culinary handiwork and if I have an abundance or surplus with whom I might share it. … Continue reading Elderberries and Apples
Weary
"Why is my soul so tired?" I ask myself, the Weary one. "Because I poured my heart and soul out. Now I have run dry," Weary one Answered. "Was it worth running dry? To give so much that there was no sustenance left for yourself?", I asked again. "I am not sure." Bowing her head … Continue reading Weary
Unborn Siblings, letter 2
Dear Unborn Siblings, How are you doing? How many are there of you out there? I am sorry I took so long to get back to you again as I am finding life quite busy and chaotic. Right now I am helping the Marketing team give the website a facelift at PurpleSwift, Derek’s company. Before … Continue reading Unborn Siblings, letter 2
What do you think I would say about brands?
What brands do you associate with? Well if you know me at all you will know that I don't place any value on brands. I don't associate with brands. And I feel slightly uncomfortable with the idea that brands "say" something about you as the consumer. It seems like a way of showing how much … Continue reading What do you think I would say about brands?
Morag Noffke 