Mindfulness and grace

I got up early this morning and sat quietly, listening to the early morning chatter of the birds and the rhythmic ticking of the clock. Gazing across the room and out the window at a grey cloud-filled sky cleared and calmed the mind. Thoughts and ideas appeared, inspired, and passed. I love mornings like this. … Continue reading Mindfulness and grace

Spinning wheels, submissions and a busy week

We have had some unseasonably cold weather of late. The wind has been blowing strong, and the river swelled with continuous falls. But spring seems to have finally arrived in earnest these past two days. The air feels and somehow smells warm. The foxgloves are flowering strong. The roses are making their first, tentative steps … Continue reading Spinning wheels, submissions and a busy week

A food lover’s manifesto

It is a quiet Wednesday morning. It is raining. I had intended to plant out the last seedlings today, to feed the slugs as it were, but will hold out until this weather system passes. But that is ok. I have plenty of things to get on with and no distractions of family demands or … Continue reading A food lover’s manifesto

What is simple living

If I got at the heart of simple living, what does it really mean? It is a question I need to ask myself. To know what are my expectations and limitations. Otherwise, they are just broadly defined words, empty phrases like sustainability and ethical design. Honourable concepts, but what are they at the crux? So … Continue reading What is simple living

Finding solace in the minutiae of life

There is a recurring feeling that many people have expressed recently of being tired and worn out. The heavy weight of the pandemic, its restrictions, our separation from our communities and often-times our immediate families have taken their toll. I very much feel the same way, even though I have not had the same demands … Continue reading Finding solace in the minutiae of life