What exactly is time? Is it a man made concept? A stress inducing framework? A helpful tool in everyday life?
There is a saying “People come into your life for a reason, a season, a lifetime.” I have heard this quote thrown around for many, many years but it was only when *cough* hit the fan last year that the words started to resonate with me.
It is said that we should never discuss politics or religion, but I have woken up with tooth ache and am feeling somewhat rebellious in mood, so here goes. Religion.
In the further adventures of Shelley is Moving House, there was a sudden realisation that, man alive, I have so much stuff. Not even useful, life-simplifying stuff, just large, cumbersome, space filling stuff.
I recently wrote a book chapter titled Great Expectations which tells of how my beautiful Dad used to say “Never have expectations in life then you will never be disappointed.” There is an absolute element of truth to his words but as we go about our daily lives, whether or not we are aware of it, we do carry great expectations with us.
This is one of the chapter titles from my forthcoming book where I talk about Western society’s obsession with material status. Chapter aside, there have been several moments this week where I have numerous conversations with people complaining about having to zoom off as they have to drive to work in a car on finance, in clothes they find uncomfortable, to sit at a desk in a job that they hate, all whilst leaving the home they are saving and paying for sitting empty.
Today my guest post blog for a parenting magazine was released. In the article I talk about the yin and yang of parenting. I exemplify how we dedicate so much time to formulating a bond with our children, only for the little mites to store up this newly found knowledge and utilise it to push our buttons.
Parenthood (noun) : the state of being a parent and the responsibility involved. And don’t we get in a right old state at times? My light hearted article invites you to consider the art of positive parenting.
Dear children of mine,
Whilst driving to work yesterday morning, I heard a radio advert encouraging children of all ages to pop along to Aldi to buy a gift for their special Mum. Now, I know ‘it’s the thought that counts’ but please do not frequent Aldi for your present choices for the forthcoming Mother’s Day.
This morning I took a telephone call from the fabulous Spirit & Destiny magazine regarding my forthcoming story about baby Daisy’s miraculous journey. Hearing someone retell a chapter of your life is an emotional thing