Life is precious, isn’t it? I’m remembering that today, on what is a very ordinary day. Andrew’s hammering away finishing the bathroom floor, Jamie’s curled up on the bed and I’m sat next to him, laptop and books spread around me. I’m listening to Jose Gonzalez, whose music I had kind of forgotten about, but…
Category: Small Things
Where I reflect on the good things in the past week
Small Things
At the beginning of this week, I wrote this post about How to be Happy When Life Feels a bit Frayed, and I’ll be honest, since then I’ve been struggling to follow my own advice. I have felt frayed this week – edgy and unsettled and withdrawn. It has taken a lot of effort to…
Small Things
It’s the small, simple things that add up to a life you can celebrate. Small, simple things like taking time over breakfast, watching the rain on the window, getting caught in a good book when you ought to be doing chores… Watching a great film with family, ‘popping in’ to a friend’s house and then…
Small Things
The summer holidays have begun, and I’ve been spending lots of time with my nieces and nephews! I have found out what it’s like to shop with a six year old: think hiding inside clothes rails, a desperate desire to go up and down escalators, and the phrase ‘I want’ on repeat – but also…
Small Things
Most weeks, I try to list a few of the things I’m thankful for. It’s become a process that’s really important to me, helping me to appreciate the good things in my life. This week, my Small Things are… *Green tea in my Chinese tea set. *Listening to Lianne La Havas, especially the coverage of…
Small Things
The small things are so important aren’t they? The little kindnesses, the small acts of perseverance, the shimmers of beauty and hope. They make life what it’s meant to be – a thing to savour and drink in, a gift to receive with appreciation. Lately, my small things have been appropriately summery… *Listening to some new…
High, Low and Interesting
I get Ruth Soukup‘s weekly emails, and this week she shared about a game she plays with her family, which involves them all sharing a high, a low and something interesting from their day. It was good to hear a different way of taking time to soak in the gift that each day is, so…
Small Things
This week has flown by. Here are some of the Small Things that I’m feeling thankful for this week: *Getting delivery of my new shoes. I have needed a new pair for a while and was waiting to save the money to buy some from Toms. If you haven’t heard of them, they are a…
Small Things
It’s so important to notice the small things – because small graces are everywhere, whatever you are going through, and they are part of the richness and fullness of a life well lived. It is, of course, easier said than done to habitually notice life’s gifts, especially when you feel like life’s not going your…
Life Lately
For those who are interested, here’s a little round up of the goings on here in sunny Devon over the last few weeks… I’ve been: Browsing lots of blogs I haven’t visited in a while. I love all the recent posts at Tomboy Style and Joy Felicity Jane. Even though I’m not a mum, I…
Small Things
Having school holidays makes me appreciate my job even more, and this is my first of two weeks off for the Easter break. If I’m honest, I’m miffed the weather is not better, but I am having a great time and there is a lot to be thankful for! This week’s Small Things include… *Daffodils…
Small Things
Another week has flown by, and the moments spent savouring the Small Things have remained as all-important as ever to me. Here are some of them… *Weekend pancakes and coffee. *Weekend baking. *Quiet evenings reading and watching TV. *Hanging out with my church group, who so make me laugh and always ask how I am. *Looking…
Life Lived 