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Hearts hit home
I was so touched by this post by Ruth in Christchurch that I am reposting it here on my blog ( with Ruth’s agreement). Evie Harris deserves a huge pat on the back for convening such a caring and creative … Continue reading
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Tagged canterbury museum, caring, Christchurch, earthquakes, exhibition, hearts, inspiration, kindness, stitching, wisdom
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A book I have enjoyed
I’ve just finished a book called “Syd Arthur” by Ellen Frankel. It is a book I have really enjoyed reading. It has some very funny moments but underneath the lightness there has been some juicy learning for me. As well … Continue reading
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Tagged Books, Ellen Frankel, inspiration, joy, kindness, pearls, pearlsong, personal development, spirituality, wisdom
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Saturday tip: Giving thanks
Giving thanks must be in the air this week. Earlier in the week I posted my Gratitude list for the day and later in the week we were commenting around the dinner table about how important it is to thank … Continue reading
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Tagged blogging, flowers, gratitude, inspiration, kindness, nature, wisdom
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Mindful reminder
Today I have been reminded on several occasions to be aware that everyone is carrying some issue, challenge or burden. Being kind to one another seems a good place to start.
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Tagged care, compassion, kindness, learning, mindfulness, occasions, reminders
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Feeding the birds
A bird does not sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song. Chinese Proverb Today winter has really struck with gale force, bitterly cold south easterlies and driving rain showers. Over the past few weeks … Continue reading
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Tagged apples, awe, feeding, kindness, Kowhai tree, native birds, nature, New Zealand, photos, quote, Silvereye, waxeye, Winter
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Kindness and Gentleness
I found this quote today as I was internet surfing. I know so many people at the moment who are hurting, facing challenges and uncertainty that a reminder to be generous in our kindness and gentleness is timely. “You cannot … Continue reading
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Tagged challenges, gentleness, inner peace, joy, kindness, silence
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Seeking refuge
Seeking refuge, finding refuge,taking refuge have all been common experiences for people living on the western borders of the vast Pacific Ocean of late. There have been floods, cyclones, landslides, tsunamis, many earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and nuclear energy crises. I … Continue reading
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Tagged attention, awareness, earthquakes, kindness, love, refuge, respite, trust, visualisation
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A chat in the sunshine
I’ve just enjoyed a chat in the sunshine with two of our neighbours. We shared stories of our health and wellbeing, our pets and a few happenings from the neighbourhood. We laugh together, commiserate over the tough bits of life … Continue reading
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Tagged community, kindness, laughter, neighbourhood, neighbours
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Across time and space
I sat next to an 86 year old woman at our local genealogy group last night and learnt that she had emigrated from the UK in 1949 as a young woman in her twenties. She had travelled light thinking she … Continue reading
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Tagged connection, delight, family history, kindness, photos, self awareness, small things
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