You may have noticed a change with the blog-well there has been one. I completed my adventure into hope so the recipes will be there, but this year I will be taking a different stance. Following the suggestion of Writing Presence who writes an excellent blog, I am going to write twelve reflections, for theContinue reading “January Reflection”
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And just in case you are wondering…
This post is number 353. So only 12 short. I don’t think that’s too bad somehow. Until 2021 X
What an adventure of hope
At the start of this year I committed to write every day during 2020. And I didn’t quite achieve it, but I think having a fractured wrist excuses me a few days. So as today draws towards its close, there are almost but not quite 365 posts. And that is okay. I am pleased thatContinue reading “What an adventure of hope”
A celebration of 3000
I wanted to acknowledge and thank all those of you who have viewed my blog. I love to celebrate milestones as you know and am greatly appreciative of all those who have taken the time to look at my posts and musings over the past almost 365 days. It is lovely to see figures likeContinue reading “A celebration of 3000”
Goodbye 2020 (almost)
I think I can almost certainly vouch for this being the worst year for many of us. I have had two bereavements this month, both were not close to me, but I am very sad nonetheless. Friends have suffered financially, had bereavements and the list goes on. But this year I have seen evidence ofContinue reading “Goodbye 2020 (almost)”
Who is your hero?
I am reading one of the most profound and inspiring books I have ever read. The true story of an amazing man. We all need a hero, someone whose story fills us with utter hope. My hero, who I have only just discovered is Witold Pilecki. The amazing tale of his life which involved offeringContinue reading “Who is your hero?”
Hope of Justice
I have given much thought over the past months, to what justice means, particularly in regard to male violence against women. There is a wonderful organisation called The Centre for Women’s Justice (CWJ) here in the UK and its aim is: Holding the state to account for violence against women and girls. I want toContinue reading “Hope of Justice”
Loving oneself
As the year draws to a close, I am sure many of us are engaging in some reflection over the past year. It has undoubtedly been one of the most tumultuous years ever for us all and many lessons have been learned, tears shed and goodbyes felt. And the New Year is about to greetContinue reading “Loving oneself”
Compassion
Yesterday’s post was about sacrifice in 2020 and today I wanted to focus on compassion. Because compassion and sacrifice are close friends and walk hand in hand with hope. What does compassion mean? According to Mr Google: The meaning of compassion is to recognize the suffering of others and then take action to help. Compassion embodies a tangible expression of loveContinue reading “Compassion”
The hallmark of the year
(also posted on Hope 2018) I have been thinking a great deal about the past year which has been turbulent, to say the least. There are two words which for me encapsulate 2020; sacrifice and kindness. There have been many acts of sacrifice over the year. One of the most striking acts of selflessness isContinue reading “The hallmark of the year”
