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
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Dear Phoenix…
The content reflects on living with chronic illness and the cycles of suffering and healing, likening this experience to the myth of the Phoenix. It emphasizes the importance of self-compassion, resilience, and forgiveness in facing personal struggles. The author encourages individuals to embrace their unique journeys, acknowledging the pain while finding renewal and strength in their transformation. Each day offers an opportunity to rise again.
Living with Renovation
As you know we bought our house over a year ago and we have been renovating it. It was a fine house before but being South African in Scotland, feeling the cold a bit more than most here, Derek decided to put underfloor heating in the bedrooms as well as the lounge. He did it … Continue reading Living with Renovation
Autistic Burnout/Fatigue
I would like to take the opportunity to share this post with you, written by my daughter, Ellie. I think it is an area a lot of us know little about and hopefully we can learn more about neuro divergent people's struggles. Being vulnerable to depression and burnout is a hard thing to cope with. … Continue reading Autistic Burnout/Fatigue
The cockerel and ground zero.
Farm life. Have you experienced farm life? You can pick up some interesting stories. I grew up in a close rural community where there were both farmers and fishermen. We had a smallholding and, apart from having vegetables and fruit trees, we also had chickens and bees. So naturally I am more of an outdoors-nature-lover … Continue reading The cockerel and ground zero.
Morag Noffke 