This is the painting by Everett Ruess which inspired my thoughts: my own personal views. There’s a place in most of us which longs for the magnitude of the high places in the rugged mountains; or maybe some long for the freedom of wide open places of plains and seas. The magnitude and the freedom … Continue reading Mountain Magnificence
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A quiet Weekend
The author wishes everyone celebrating Easter a blessed day and expresses a desire for quiet reflection. They shared a visual journal painting and a YouTube video featuring a poem about finding glimmers in life during chaotic times.
Growth: Butterfly cycles
Life's challenges foster growth through experiences, reflection, and connection with others.
Naked Cocoa with Nutmeg
The author shares their favorite drink, Naked Cocoa with Nutmeg, highlighting its health benefits, comforting nature, and personal significance.
Wintering My Soul
Slow down my SoulDecember is upon us we have experienced first snow of the seasonweather waits for no-oneone afternoon we leftthe house - little flakesfell to the ground and meltedWe arrived at our destinationwhite blanketing the worldwhat an amazing frosty adventure! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87ba9R4fNgw My Soul is grateful for this seasontime to reflecttime to embraceempty space of … Continue reading Wintering My Soul
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
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
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
Growing Older and your Future You
Growing old is quite a thingYou can feel sad when you look at the lossesEven feel mad at the processYou can feel scared about the futureEven hopeless about the overture It's OK to embrace the future by mourning the pastIt's OK to celebrate your past winsas you let go of what's left behind. In order to … Continue reading Growing Older and your Future You
Morag Noffke 