Weekend at Stonehaven Last weekend we went to a folk festival in Stonehaven. It is situated in the North East of Scotland just south of Aberdeen overlooking the North Sea. Getting away from home and work was a treat; having time to unwind and relax. We had arranged to meet some friends there who were … Continue reading Stonehaven Folk Festival
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Sunday’s Confessions from a Compost Heap
Reflections of composting in the garden and in the heart I am sitting here near the compost heap this morning in order to get in touch with the topic. My confession is this: The compost was the first thing I worked on when I moved into my new home. I discovered that I don’t even … Continue reading Sunday’s Confessions from a Compost Heap
Time to Pause
Time for rest Time to dream To percolateTo breathe To listen Time for no thoughts Blank slate Open vistas New canvas Silence ShshshshOpportunity lies waiting Ahead ~ no signOf anything The pauseBefore the sound.Buds turn to flowers Flowers to fruit Serendipitous fruit Of any kindYour choice Shshshsh Old Breath breathed out Before inhalation of new … Continue reading Time to Pause
Joyful Spring
Again I reflect upon the change of seasons and my internal season. I do detect incremental changes. It's time to celebrate with an expression unedited from my soul in art and a poem. The leaves of trees budBirds dance and twitter with joyMy heart is laughing My art is moving Art-thaw of winter cracks wide … Continue reading Joyful Spring
The Road…
As I drive to my destination along the River Tweed My heart settles...I can see the farmland and the rolling hills Softened by the damp air.It hasn't rained today but everything is still wet from the day before.The winter-green is greener Than I imagined were possible.The buildings, grey, to match the day.It's a two o'clock … Continue reading The Road…
My Friday Studio:Sitting in My studio
Today was a time for mostly resting and connecting; connecting with my old journals as I puttered around. It's only as we slow down that we find the gems to share with each other.That was today's studio time. When I sit... When I sit in the sunBy the window Slowly sipping my teaI feel the … Continue reading My Friday Studio:Sitting in My studio
Chronic Illness
Sometimes it's best to work with what is happening in one's body than to fight it. Let your body heal, treat it kindly, and give your mind some freedom from all the shoulds, have to's and expectations. Hold yourself with Compassion and Kindness. Blaming, shaming and guilt are cruel. They don't get you anywhere. What … Continue reading Chronic Illness
Strawberry Patch and Other Things I Have Been Up to
When we bought our house I was delighted to find a ready made strawberry patch. It was summer time and so I enjoyed its fruits immediately. It's at the bottom of my garden closest to the river which also means I walk down the hill, as my garden is terraced. I am grateful for the … Continue reading Strawberry Patch and Other Things I Have Been Up to
Missing Those Moments
I wish I could speak to you right now I wish that you were right here I have got so much I want to say. It would be a good conversation. So much to catch up on. It’s a natural report, Listening and talking. And it's a voice internalized, Listen-Encourage, listen-Teach, Listen-Challenge, listen-Just-laugh. So stay … Continue reading Missing Those Moments
My Cup Runneth Over.
Are you seeking security or adventure? As a sexagenarian I have lived enough to say that I have experienced both security and adventure. Here's my response to this question in poetic form. I have had enough time for adventure and I have security. What I would like routine, just enough to feel that my feet … Continue reading My Cup Runneth Over.
Morag Noffke 